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The Hidden Cost of Avoiding Money Conversations at Work
Pay is a fundamental aspect of the employee experience. According to a study by PwC, 92% of employees expect their payroll to be accurate and on time, indicating that even minor payroll issues can significantly impact overall job satisfaction. So when organizations avoid discussing pay openly, it can understandably lead to misunderstandings and feelings of […]
How to Build a Future-Ready Workforce Without Over-Hiring
Change has been a hot topic this last year, and with change can sometimes come the clambering need to over-prepare by hiring new heads. After all, as demands for different skills continue to shift (especially in the wake of technological advancements) employers may be feeling an urgent need to onboard new staff to plug skills […]
AI, Automation and the Employee: Preparing Staff for New Cyber Risks
October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year it feels particularly timely to shine a light on one of the fastest-emerging challenges for organizations: the risks introduced by AI and automation. Generative AI tools and automated workflows are becoming embedded across industries. They promise efficiency, creativity, and speed, but they also bring new vulnerabilities that […]
How Can HR Leverage Tech to Support Every Employee?
In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, organisations are recognising that the right tools make all the difference to productivity. This is particularly true when it comes to supporting employees with disabilities, where assistive technology (AT) has become one of the most powerful enablers of performance, retention, and business growth. While discussions around disability employment have […]
Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace: Are We Really Making Progress?
Workplace mental health has changed dramatically over the past few years. What was once a quiet, uncomfortable topic has now become a regular part of leadership discussions and employee wellbeing strategies. Yet, despite progress, a key question remains: are we truly making progress in how mental health is treated at work? In recent years, there […]
What We’re Reading: Qualified by Shari Dunn
October is Black History Month in the UK, and this has helped to inspire our reading material this month. Despite huge strides forwards in representation in the workplace, there is still a lot of work to be done to ensure that diverse voices are being heard at the very top. That’s why this month we […]
Wellbeing Fatigue: When Employees Stop Engaging with Support
Recently, I have noticed something surprising – employees are increasingly tuning out once-vibrant wellbeing programs. In many modern programs, well-being is delivered as one-size-fits-all. Yet research shows the future lies in choice and agency – tools that allow employees to tailor their journey and choose what matters most to their lives. Embedding pulse surveys and […]
Gen Z Is Dreaming…And Employers Should Listen
Generation Z is no longer ‘the future’ of work – they are here, reshaping workplaces right now. Born between the late-1990s and 2010s, Gen Z already makes up a growing slice of the global workforce and is projected to account for almost a third of US employees by 2030. For employers, this isn’t a challenge […]
Interviewing Inclusively: How to Ensure Deaf Candidates Feel Valued
Hiring today is more competitive than ever, and employers are under pressure to stand out – not just to customers, but to candidates too. One powerful way to do that is by ensuring every applicant feels respected and supported throughout the hiring process. That’s especially true for Deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HH) candidates, who bring valuable […]
How to Conduct a Pay Equity Audit (Without the Headache)
Each year, Equal Pay Day reminds us that fair compensation remains an urgent and unfinished priority. For employers, ensuring pay equity isn’t just about meeting legal requirements – it’s about building trust, improving retention, and reinforcing a company’s values. And one of the most effective tools for doing this is a pay equity audit. But […]
Digital Surveillance or Smart Workflows? Employee Tech in a Post-Trust World
Imagine this: you are an employee logging into work on a Monday morning. Within minutes, your activity is tracked – keystrokes monitored, screen time logged, webcam blinking occasionally. You haven’t done anything wrong, but the feeling is unmistakable: you are being watched. Now imagine a different Monday. Your workflow app reminds you to take a […]
Unlocking the Hidden Power of Multilingual Talent
A recent study discovered a surprising fact: despite an influx of bilingual and multilingual talent – particularly among Gen Z – only 14% use their language skills at work. That means a wealth of linguistic capability sits idle across teams, ready to be activated. So rather than viewing this as a skills gap, employers can […]