Tips for Managing Difficult Conversations in Trauma Informed Practice

by McKinney HR Team | 31 Jul 2024 | HR Blog

This blog is written by Liza Miles, family and workplace mediator and McKinney HR Associate. When Brené Brown talks about empathy versus sympathy in her video she reminds us to stay out of judgement. Being trauma informed also asks us to consider what is behind the...

The Importance of Continuous Organisation Development: Ensuring Long-Term Success

by McKinney HR Team | 23 Jul 2024 | HR Blog

This blog is written by Delia Matrecano, Organisational Effectiveness partner and McKinney HR Associate. In today’s fast-paced business world, organisations need to constantly invest in organisation development (OD). It’s not just a box to tick nor is it a one-off...

Workplace absence during EURO 2024

by McKinney HR Team | 27 Jun 2024 | HR Blog

This blog is written by Val Robinson, HR Consultant and McKinney HR Associate. It’s an exciting summer for sports fans in 2024, with Euro 2024, the Paris Olympics and Wimbledon being particular highlights. However major sporting events can present a unique challenge...

The Crucial Role of Managers in Employee Wellbeing

by McKinney HR Team | 24 Jun 2024 | HR Blog

This blog is written by Sarah Taylor, Workplace Wellbeing Consultant & Trainer and Founder & Director of ThriveWise. Did you know that for almost 70% of people, their manager has more impact on their mental health than their therapist or doctor, equalling...

Understanding Workplace Discrimination – The Power of Language

by McKinney HR Team | 20 May 2024 | HR Blog

This blog is written by Irene Mosota, Global Speaker, DEI Expert and McKinney HR Associate. Workplace discrimination remains a challenging issue, both for employees and organisations a like. In recent data from the Resolution Foundation revealed that 1 in 5 adults in...