Press archive…
25 March 2025
In HR Magazine, Ruth Cornish has been talking about what risk management lessons employers can learn from the recent incident at Heathrow airport. “When the time [of crisis] comes, ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities when the business contingency plan is activated. Planning should have three clear levels”.
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11 February 2025
In HR Magazine, Ruth urges HR and business leaders to consult their workforce to establish expectations around communications outside of the workplace – including messaging platforms like WhatsApp. She explains, “helping individuals to understand the type of thing that may cause problems is key in a world when increasingly content is freely shared.”
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3 February 2025
Ruth was featured in HR Magazine talking about the proactive approach that organisations can take to improve C-suite retention. “Senior executives have got to C-suite level on the back of hard work and great career success. Having this recognised in a number of ways, makes individuals (with many choices) feel loyal and valued.”
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23 January 2025
In light of the recent Aldi pay rise news, Ruth was featured in HR Magazine talking about how employers can reward employees when pay rises are not an option. “Aside from formalised training and courses, creating an environment in which development and progression is openly discussed and supported is valued. Giving everyone access to an internal coach or mentor is an example of this.”
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23 December 2024
Ruth was featured in a recent article in HR Magazine about an ill-judged tone used in a job advert posted by an employee on LinkedIn: “If a gaffe occurs, organisations must act fast, both in refuting the post or getting it removed but also in terms of investigating and disciplining the individual. And then reinforcing standards and expectations around social media usage to all.”
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26 November 2024
Ruth was featured in a recent article in HR Magazine about the ways in which employers can support workers over the Black Friday period: “HR departments have a responsibility to provide support for employees during this busy time – making time for employees to take a break away from the workspace is important at all times, but more so when the workplace becomes more frantic.”
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14 November 2024
In a recent article on Raconteur.net about “Seven Ways Employers Can Cut Recruitment Costs”, Ruth was featured talking about the benefits of outsourcing specialist roles.
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25 October 2024
Factory workers at Boeing have rejected a 35% pay rise and will continue to strike. Ruth was featured in HR Magazine commenting on how how HR can support the workforce and minimise damage during strikes. “HR has a big role to play when employees are striking. Making sure the business can still deliver essential services is key. HR leaders also need to be focused on ensuring that striking workers' statutory and employment rights are upheld.”
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11 October 2024
Ruth was featured in HR Magazine commenting on how employers should not tolerate laziness: “Productive, profitable organisations have zero tolerance of laziness. HR should support line managers to establish clear standards of performance, and implement systems for monitoring those who are found to have been avoiding work.”
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25 September 2024
Following a series of allegations being made against the late Mohamed Al Fayed (former Harrods owner) by junior members of staff, Ruth was featured in HR Magazine commenting on how to address abuses of power and ensure HR is not complicit in exploitation by senior leaders. “HR as a function can be part of a cycle of entrenched behaviour as they often have no one supporting them. So HR for HR is a key step.”
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18 September 2024
As the long-running junior doctors dispute comes to an end in England, Ruth was featured in HR Magazine commenting on how business leaders can find common ground in order to better resolve disputes at work. She offers a six-step framework for successful dispute resolution, adding “It is not a war but a process”
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5 August 2024
Ruth was featured in HR Magazine commenting on how HR professionals can use negotiation skills in their role, “Articulating your points effectively while maintaining professionalism is one of the top negotiation skills that HR must have. Likewise being empathetic and seeing things from another point of view can be a game-changer when trying to find a way forward."
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3 July 2024
Ruth was featured in HR Magazine commenting on the importance of ensuring employees understand how the Equality Act will protect individual beliefs in the workplace, “Employers can’t tell their employees what to believe but they can be clear about what will and won’t be tolerated in the workplace. So clear policies that are well communicated can be a game changer.”
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1 July 2024
With a new duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace coming into force later this year (October) Ruth speaks to The HR Director about some ways that employers can prepare.
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21 June 2024
New legislation comes into force in October regarding sexual harassment in the workplace. Ruth has written an article in People Management highlighting six ways in which employers can prepare.
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8 May 2024
Ruth was featured in HR Magazine commenting on how employee benefits are being stunted by HR budget constraints. She discusses how HR should demonstrate that enhanced benefits will contribute to organisational goals when seeking budget approval.
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22 April 2024
Ruth was featured in HR Magazine on 22nd April 2024 commenting on employees’ rights to take part in peaceful protests: “However bringing any views into the workplace which may cause offence to others who could hold different views, needs to be avoided. Employers need to be very clear about what is and is not acceptable behaviour and any consequences. Breaking the law clearly crosses a line”
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08 March 2024
Ruth was featured in HR Magazine commenting on women as workplace changemakers: “Female leaders are much more focused on the culture and behaviour of their workforce. They will be far less tolerant of microaggressions, which have had large and lasting impact on women.”
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05 February 2024
Ruth was featured in HR Magazine commenting on the HR lessons to be learnt from the Horizon scandal: “Organisations have their own cultures, power bases and unconscious bias that can create a narrative that is not fair or accurate. ‘Groupthink’ can occur, and that is when you can get grave miscarriages of injustice”
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18 June 2022
Ruth Cornish is ranked 30th in HR Magazine’s list of ‘HRs Most Influential Thinkers in 2022’.
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11 September 2023
Ruth was featured in HR Magazine saying, “outsourcing HR is a game-changer for SMEs and larger organisations wanting access to experts…external HR professionals will challenge but also complement the business by providing professional people support”
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31 August 2023
Ruth was featured in HR Magazine saying, “after strikes, organisations should focus on rebuilding trust with employees”
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07 October 2022
Ruth was featured in HR Magazine saying, “the ongoing cost of living crisis will add fuel to the job cuffing fire over winter.”
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29 November 2023
Ruth was featured in HR Magazine saying diversity targets can often be unhelpful in creating a more inclusive workplace: “Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and included is key”
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