HR Operations, Employee Relations and Responsible Workplace Change

I am a London-based HR practitioner and Associate CIPD member with experience supporting a regulated workforce of 120+, including two months assuming Acting HR Manager responsibilities. My work has covered employee relations, payroll, recruitment, UK employment law, GDPR compliance, training and process improvement.

I combine hands-on HR practice with earlier people-management and technology-business experience. I hold an MSc in Human Resource Management with Merit, supported by quantitative research into generative AI adoption in UK workplaces.

MichaelHR is my professional repository for practical writing on UK employment law, people management, HR operations and responsible AI adoption. I am the author of A Practical Guide to UK Employment Law and am currently writing AI at Work.

I am currently seeking HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor and HR Operations opportunities in London, particularly roles involving employee relations, compliance, manager support and systems or process improvement.
Latest Posts
Michael Bear, MSc, Assoc CIPD

Crowd Behaviour

The phenomenon of crowd behaviour is closely associated with various psychological mechanisms, which are further exacerbated by underlying sociopolitical dynamics.

Michael Bear, MSc, Assoc CIPD

Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

By fostering a culture that prioritises metacognition and ethical reasoning, we can enhance not only our own capabilities but also the collective resilience of our teams.

Michael Bear, MSc, Assoc CIPD

Academic Constructs

Engaging in critical reflection about the implications of academic constructs ensures that they serve as tools for inclusivity and understanding.

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