Technology is important, but it's a strong leader and structure that determine the success of a virtual team
As more and more teams are operating virtually, this article sets out the principles of effective virtual leadership and how to overcome the inherent challenges.
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In this guest blog for International HR Day 2026, David R Blackburn, Chartered CCIPD and Managing Director, David R Blackburn Consulting, explores the value of building trust for leaders and organisations looking to bring the best out of their employees.
In this guest blog for International HR Day 2026, Wendy K. Smith, Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management, University of Delaware and Faculty Fellow, Harvard Business School, explores how both/and thinking will define the future of leadership.
In this blog for International HR Day 2026, Lisa Pearl, People and Change Director, CIPD, explains why HR professionals are central to creating an environment of trust-based, people-centred leadership that drives sustainable performance.
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Katie Stickland, CIPD Knowledge Exchange Manager, reviews research that examines how HR departments have utilised digital technology such as AI and analytics
What are the barriers to the adoption of generative AI tools at work and how can they be overcome?
An exploration of how generative AI tools like ChatGPT can be used effectively to support human resource management
Research investigates what factors influence employees’ responses to electronic performance monitoring