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HR Practices That Unintentionally Dehumanize Employees—and What to Replace Them With
Can a five-year service mug accidentally say less than a handwritten sentence? This expert roundup explores HR habits and invites readers to discover more thoughtful alternatives in the full piece.
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HR Practices That Unintentionally Dehumanize Employees—and What to Replace Them With
Can a five-year service mug accidentally say less than a handwritten sentence? This expert roundup explores HR habits and invites readers to discover more thoughtful alternatives in the full piece. Read more
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Humane HR Musings: I’m Not the “Nice HR Lady” (Poetry)
What happens when HR becomes the department everyone needs but few take seriously? In her poem, Jan Hanson explores the human connections that reveal HR’s value. Read the full piece. Read more
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Book Review of From Ally to All-In: The Five Stages of Moving Beyond Privilege and Becoming a More Inclusive Leader by Mike Lynch
Can a workplace become more inclusive without turning every meeting into a courtroom? Read our review of From Ally to All-In by Mike Lynch to explore the challenge. Read more
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Humane HR Magazine Launches Issue 2 – October 2026 Edition on Humanising HR and Workplace Leadership
Humane HR Magazine has released its latest edition, bringing together expert perspectives on workplace practices, human resources leadership and the factors that influence how people experience work. Read more
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What Makes a Workplace Thrive
What if working fewer visible hours actually made teams stronger? This roundup explores the surprising changes leaders made—and how redefining success transformed performance, morale, and ownership. Read more
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Humane HR Awards 2025: Recognising People-Centred Leadership
Here now are the champions of people-centred HR in 2025! Read more
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People-First Workplace Resolutions Organizations Should Prioritize in the New Year for Long-Term Employee Well-Being
What if employee well-being depended less on programs and more on whether people felt safe being honest at work? Read on to see how leaders are rethinking safety. Read more
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Humane HR Perspectives: How Organizations Can Bring Humanity, Gratitude, and Rest into the Workplace This Christmas
Why does a calendar full of holidays still leave people exhausted—and what would happen if work truly paused when it mattered most? Read on to discover how leaders rethink rest. Read more
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Humane HR Talk: Nicola Knobel on Rethinking Safety, Neurodiversity and Leadership for People-Centred Workplaces
Ever wondered why some workplaces feel like a maze for your brain while others just click? Discover how one leader rethinks systems, safety, and inclusion to make work actually work for everyone. Read more
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The Power of Recognition: Gratitude Drives Employee Engagement
Ever wonder why a simple handwritten note can feel more motivating than a bonus? Discover how companies transform recognition into lasting engagement, loyalty, and purpose—read on to see how it works. Read more
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