Hello, and welcome to your weekly HRD Connect update,

Firstly, we are absolutely delighted to announce the launch of our brand new HRD Connect website!

Here at HRD Connect we endeavour to produce the latest industry news, exclusive interviews, thought leadership opinion pieces, as well as practical advice that can be implemented within your organisation. Our new website allows you to be part of a large, dynamic and continuously growing HR community, and keeps you fully in the loop across subject areas such as leadership, strategy, talent, reward, engagement and digital HR. Not only are we a content hub, but we’ll also give you access to bespoke webinars and podcasts designed to educate and strengthen your business. Take a look, and let us know your thoughts.

Today marks the 4th ‘National Time to Talk Day’, launched by the mental health charity Time to Change. At HRD Connect want to encourage open and honest conversations in the workplace regarding mental health by creating comfortable working environments. This week we feature an article about happiness in the workplace, asking whether employees value friendship over money – the results make for a enlightening read.

We’re also featuring Lisa White, HR Director of infrastructure company, Lendlease. Lisa discusses how important it is to have open and honest conversations around employee wellbeing and gives some fascinating insights into managing those who work on construction sites and fostering these attitudes throughout the workforce.

“Mental health is not a natural topic of conversation among young men, so it was important to broaden awareness through conversations” – Lisa White, HR Director, Lendlease.

Our annual HRD Summit is taking place next week on 6th and 7th February, we look forward to hosting a range of influential thought leaders who will be speaking at the Summit.

Once again, take a look at the new website, we welcome any feedback.

Very best,

Emily, HRD Connect, Editor