We are delighted to share that Locum’s Nest is the official sponsor of the 2021 HPMA HR Analytics Excellence in People Awards; a chance to celebrate the work of HR, OD and NHS workforce professionals in the UK. Such individuals have continued to support and empower an inclusive, people-first culture at a time where healthcare workers have been under immense pressure. For that reason, it’s even more important we recognise these teams’ enormous contribution.

In the last couple of years, the NHS has recognised the need for a culture shift. The NHS People Plan details its commitment to inclusive and compassionate leadership. But it is our HR and OD teams who can begin to foster this change in culture.

Here, we look at five of the latest initiatives which can help NHS HR and OD professionals to nurture a healthy culture and turn the NHS into a modern and exemplar employer to our NHS people.