Kristien Debougnoux challenges the idea that the cascade down of information via line managers is the best communication channel to launch a new corporate policy. She describes in her article some root causes for failure in communicating a new corporate policy. In addition to a number of best practices to avoid this communication breakdown, Kristien also highlights some key elements  for mobilizing line managers to fully embrace their role in this matter.

Work, objectives, tasks, expectations, commitments, projects, ambitions, etc. can overwhelm us. Philippe Bailleur shares with us how, by trial and error, he has found his way in the art of not losing yourself in the maze of life.

Corporate restructuring is a particularly complex and intense process. It is a delicate balancing act in which the agendas and aspirations of the various parties involved deserve the right attention. Based on her extensive experience in managing corporate restructuring, An Lavrysen gives us a clear description of a number of crucial elements in the restructuring process as well as the added value that an external HR specialist can provide.

The present economic consequences of the severe health crisis are leading to many  negotiations between the social partners. Leadership and employee representatives should aim to get most out of these social negotiations in order to do what is best for their customers, their employees and their shareholders. Georges Vandenhove pleas for abandoning the old roads of conflict in social negotiations. He states that although social partners don’t necessarily need to agree on everything, it always takes two to tango.