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Where has the Metaverse Gone, and is it Coming Back?
Do you remember the metaverse? In the latter half of 2022, the hype surrounding the metaverse had reached an all-time high. Employers and HR professionals were preparing to usher in this digital working world, and had begun to examine what considerations would have to be taken into account when working with an avatar of oneself. […]
Did Elmo Just Light a Fire Under HR to Confront the Employee Wellness Crisis? | HR Executive
Elmo, one of the furry stars of Sesame Street, is beloved by kids and parents alike for his sweet, wholesome nature. But things took a dark turn on Elmo’s social media last week—a situation that, employee wellness experts say, should raise the alarm for HR leaders. The character took to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Jan. 29 […]
What Pancakes Can Teach Employers About the Importance of Diverse Perspectives
Pancake Day has become wildly popular in British culture over the years. What was once solely a religious celebration for indulging in something sweet before the beginning of Lent has now evolved into a fun and cultural staple that many Britons take part in. When we think about pancakes, our minds tend to go one […]
Countdown to Skills Crisis? What Our Latest Research Tells Us About Skills Gaps | PeopleScout
PeopleScout partnered with skills-based workforce management platform provider Spotted Zebra to survey over 100 senior HR and talent acquisition leaders globally, plus over 2,000 employees worldwide, to compare perspectives. Our new research report, The Skills Crisis Countdown, maps the skills landscape and diagnoses the disconnects between employers and their workforce. According to a study by PwC, 40% […]
The Talent War is Raging as 70% of Staff are Looking For New Job in 2024 | HR Grapevine
With the new year now in full swing, new research from HiBob uncovers a miserable state of employee mental wellness, as one fifth (20%) of Brits feel burned out at work and more than a quarter (29%) are stressed. Shockingly, only one in seven (16%) would describe their mental state at work as supported. As […]
6 Ways Employers Can Ward Off the ‘Sunday Scaries’ by Next Monday
If you ever find yourself feeling anxious, sad, and/or stressed out as your Sunday comes to a close, you may be experiencing the Sunday scaries. These feelings can be brought on for a number of reasons, whether that be stress from the week of work one has ahead of them, sadness about having to say […]
One in Five Parents Fear Taking Time Off When Their Child is in Hospital | People Management
New research by MetLife has revealed that, besides health, one in five parents’ (18%) biggest concern was taking time off work when their child was taken into hospital. Of those who had had a child in hospital, one in seven (15 per cent) said they did not get paid by their employer, according to the […]
Avoiding the Slippery Slope of Wellbeing Washing in January
Ah, January. After a month packed with festive traditions, colorful lights, and more food than many of us would care to admit, it is quite natural to find yourself in a bit of a slump as the new year kicks off. This feeling is known more commonly as the ‘January Blues’ (or the ‘Winter Woes’ […]
Remote Work Isn’t Killing Business Travel, It’s Transforming It | BBC Worklife
Despite the days of in-person client meetings lessening, employees are still finding themselves setting out on corporate trips…just for new reasons. The pandemic quickly made a lot of businesses see the futility in travelling across countries for client meetings. After being forced to work remotely, it became logical to continue conducting business meetings across international […]
The Employer Essentials for 2024: A Summary
As we counted down to the new year in December, we adopted the theme of looking forwards. What are the essential topics of focus for employers to be considering in 2024? Well, in case you missed any of them, here’s a summary of our essentials: If you would like to discuss the services we offer […]
What Should Employers Leave in 2023?
Last year, we asked the OrgShakers team what practices and ideologies they thought employers should be leaving behind as they ventured into the new year. Now, as another year comes to a close, we wanted to see what they believe should be left in 2023 in order to help propel sustainability and growth in the […]
If Employers Want to Close Talent Gaps, they Need to Close the Disability Pay Gap First
Did you know that from November 14th, disabled workers stop getting paid for the work they are doing until the new year? We were shocked too. A new analysis from the Trades Union Congress discovered that disabled people effectively work for free for the last 47 days of the year due to the sizable pay […]