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From Blame to Accountability: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

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We live in unsettling times. There’s no getting around it. The world feels louder, more fractious, and more exhausting than ever, and the workplace hasn’t been immune to that.

Everywhere you look, there’s a culture of grievance taking hold. People feel wronged. Slighted. Overlooked. Whilst those feelings are often completely valid, what concerns me is what happens next, the slow slide from frustration into blame, and from blame into a place where nothing ever changes.

Because here’s the truth: blame feels powerful in the moment, but it’s actually one of the most passive places you can be.

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Working From Home: It’s a Request, Not a Right (And Why That Matters)

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Let me start with something I say at least ten times a week in my HR consultancy, Rebox HR: You do not have an automatic right to work from home in the UK. Not even in 2025. Not even after all the changes to flexible working legislation that came into force in April 2024.

And judging by the conversations I’m having with both employees and employers, this seems to be one of the most misunderstood aspects of current employment law. So let’s clear this up once and for all, shall we?

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How You Can Progress Your HR Career

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A career in HR offers so many opportunities for professionals who are committed to continuous learning and strategic development. When I wrote “Launch Your HR Career” this was just a starting point to inspire those new to the HR profession, but when we are more established and making great strides, we naturally look at progression opportunities.

So, if you are in just that situation, or have been considering a leap for a while, I created this blog, just for you! Here are some of my essential strategies to help you on your way.

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How to Become a Chartered CIPD Member

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I get asked this question so often, I have written this handy post for anyone looking to upgrade their CIPD membership to become a Chartered Member of the CIPD.

I love hearing about people’s CIPD journey, their individual experiences of success bring me joy! Everyone achieves their career successes in a unique way, so I never tire of hearing what got them to where they are now. This is what Dipesh and I are discussing in the picture above. It is absolutely one of my favourite pictures of my career!

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“You’re by no means a normal HR consultant… you’re our kind of girl!”

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I’ve just had a really interesting chat with one of my clients about bringing our authentic selves to work following the pandemic, and also how the transition from corporate to business owner makes us feel when it comes to being our true selves at work.

I’m currently writing this from my office wearing my favourite Spice Girls sweatshirt for context…

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