Welcome to the Humanising Work Insight Library
This collection of blogs and discussion papers is drawn directly from our monthly Bailey & French People Leader Roundtables – where leaders across the private and public sectors come together to explore the realities of leading people in today’s changing world.
Each piece captures the real questions and insights being shared by peers across industries – from HR Directors and Heads of Talent, to Leadership Development leads and Transformation specialists. With the support of our business psychologists, these conversations are grounded in science, shaped by real-world experiences, and always focused on human-first, practical thinking.
You’ll find topics on everything from workplace culture and leadership influence to AI, innovation and gender equity. Designed to inform, spark ideas and open up better conversations in your organisation.
Rediscovering Organisational Humanity
Why now is the time to put people back at the centre of business.
In an era of digital acceleration, this paper explores what it really means to lead with humanity and how organisations are turning values like empathy and connection into practical strategy.
Leveraging Collective Imagination for Continuous Innovation
How to unlock fresh thinking across your teams and keep it flowing.
We look at how people leaders are creating space for imagination in the everyday, using strengths-based approaches and collaboration tools that foster ongoing innovation, not just one-off ideas.
Creating a Future-Ready Workplace
What does being ‘future-ready’ really look like?
This blog explores how leaders are reshaping culture, mindset, and design to help teams thrive in a world that’s changing faster than ever.
Reimagining Skills-Based Organisations: A Human-Centric Approach
Why flexible, human-centred talent models are on the rise.
We explore how organisations are shifting from rigid roles to dynamic skills, and what that means for inclusion, development, and performance.
How to Spot and Develop Your Workplace Influencers
The people shaping culture aren’t always the ones with the job titles.
This blog looks at how to identify and empower informal leaders, and why they’re key to sustainable, human-led change.
Supporting Women from Middle Management into Senior Leadership Roles
Removing the friction in the leadership pipeline.
We unpack the barriers women face at the critical mid-career stage and explore what real support looks like in practice, not just policy.
Psychological Flexibility: Adapting to Change with Confidence
Why resilience isn’t enough anymore.
This blog explores how psychological flexibility helps leaders and teams stay grounded, open, and adaptable in times of uncertainty.
