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Stuff
HR life is full of stuff that isn’t terribly easy to categorise. That’s probably why this section exists. You’ll find all kinds of – well, stuff – in here, including tidbits of global news in HR World, the latest HR and business jargon unpacked in HRpedia, and (often silly) surveys, HR-related video clips, gags and links. Not career-changing necessarily, but guaranteed to make your ‘al-desko’ lunch that tiny bit more enjoyable.
In our latest unpacking of HR jargon, we look at the 'pre-cation' – sending new recruits on hols before they even join
It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights... Dropbox's recruitment video uses puppets to bring propositions to life
Three kissing stories from the news. Three HR nightmares. What can go wrong with a supposedly innocent smooch
Falling asleep, faith statements, freaky interviews and more
Obese people earn less than thin ones, says Swedish report
Smoking fatalities are about 'lost productivity', says campaign
Victoria Pendleton was peddling nonsense in her recent stint at the Tory conference, says the Villain
Palace or fleapit? Our quiz will put you straight
Richard's made a brave claim about staff holidays at Virgin – but the reality isn't as generous as it appears
Report says office design 'significantly impacts wellbeing and productivity' – and that views of nature make a big difference
Move over 'Working From Home' – EPDs are taking over. And according to a Harvard professor, they work wonders
The so-called 'Private Dancer' – chastised by Buckingham Palace – is getting a raw deal, says the Villain