HR musings with added sparkle!
Let’s be honest – December in the workplace is absolute carnage, isn’t it?
Secret Santa gone wrong. Someone’s ordered three pairs of shoes on company time. Dave from Accounts is three sheets to the wind at 2pm. And don’t even get me started on the passive-aggressive battle royale over who gets Christmas week off.
Sound familiar?
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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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Today brought me the most wonderful news that perfectly illustrates why self-belief is so crucial for professional success. Someone I’ve been mentoring over the past few months has just achieved Chartered Fellowship of the CIPD – one of the most landmark levels in HR.
Continue reading “How to Achieve Your HR Career Goals and Professional Aspirations”
Have you ever looked back at your childhood dreams and laughed at how differently life turned out? I certainly have. At school, I still remember being asked the question “what do you want to be when you grow up?” my classmates excited said they wanted to be a Doctor, Fire Fighter, Vet, and one wanted to be a rockstar!
As a youngster with stars in my eyes, I had it all mapped out: the prestigious job at British Airways, academic excellence, and a perfectly linear career path. But life, as it often does, had other plans.
Turn’s out there was a height restriction at British Airways, and being only 5’1″ I was destined for my feet firmly on the earth and not flying the skies like I had dreamed of…
Continue reading “When Your Career Takes an Unexpected Turn: A Story of Resilience and Growth”
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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Natalie Ellis HR 