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How Can Employers Help to Mitigate ‘Ping Fatigue’?
In the workplace, digital communication has become a staple. Emails are now sent in favor of phone calls, instant messages have replaced the slow back-and-forth of physical meetings, and having all of our work needs condensed onto apps on our phones means that we are always contactable at all times of the day. However, too […]
Take Control of Unplanned Turnover by CHARM-ing Your Employees
Not all employee turnover is detrimental. In fact, when an unreliable, high-maintenance, under-performing individual leaves, managers and colleagues alike will often breathe a sigh of relief. However, when a top performer makes an abrupt departure, it can leave managers and their teams in a difficult situation: However, organizations can take control of unplanned turnover by […]
Should Employees Receive Paid Time Off to Care for Pets?
Statistically, most of us will have a furry friend waiting for us at home; over half of UK adults and a whopping 66% of US households own a pet of some kind! It’s very common for our pets to hold a special place in our heart, as they are considered just as important of a […]
Tapping Into the Power of “If Only …”
What did you dream of becoming when you were a child?And how close have you come to achieving that dream? If your answer is “nowhere near” you’re not alone! In fact, only one in ten Americans say they are working their ‘dream job’. This reality gives rise to frequent “if only…” moments for employees. “If only […]
The Office: Why bother?
OK, so what do you think the office is really for? What was once seen as a logical and efficient way of working has now been brought into question by the “work-from-home” / “return-to-office” tug-of-war which has broken out between employees and business leaders in many organizations. So, to work out where we’re going – […]
Is Microlearning a Game-Changer for L&D?
In today’s fast-paced, rapidly changing professional world, time is a precious commodity. Balancing tight schedules and demanding workloads with the need for continuous personal development is a challenge that employees in high-demand roles face on a daily basis. This is where microlearning can be a game-changer. Microlearning is an innovative approach to education in corporate […]
The HR Buzzwords of 2024: What Were They … and Will They Carry Over into 2025?
The HR world has been known to love a buzzword – ‘quiet quitting’ immediately springs to mind as one from the previous years that has loomed particularly large. And whilst buzzwords are inherently designed to be catchy, memorable phrases, they also signify potential issues that employees are having and help guide employers in the direction […]
What We’re Reading: The Purpose Effect by Dan Pontefract
The New Year is always a time for reflection, and more often than not, this can lead to us reevaluating what things have been bringing us purpose in our life and where in our lives this purpose can be found. This is where The Purpose Effect: Building Meaning in Yourself, Your Role and Your Organization […]
What Should HR Leave Behind in 2024?
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 behind in 2024 in order to help propel sustainability and growth in the year […]
Employee Wellbeing: Why the Holiday Season is no holiday for some
For a whole host of reasons, this time of year can be challenging for some. Because while most of us will be making merry, others will be experiencing a very different set of emotions. One prominent issue is loneliness. The festive season, especially Christmas, emphasizes inclusiveness and togetherness, can be a stark reminder for some […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Hosting a Holiday Staff Party
With the holiday season now in full swing, many employers will be gearing up to host their holiday staff parties to celebrate a year of hard work and foster some team spirit. And whilst this will likely be a jolly celebration, from an employer’s perspective it requires careful planning and considerations to ensure that employees […]
New for 2025? … Unhappiness Leave
Chinese company Pang Dong Lai made history this year by introducing a new form of paid time off: ‘Unhappiness Leave’. The 7,000 employees at this chain of shopping malls and grocery stores can now request an additional 10-days of paid time off if they are ‘not feeling happy’ … leave which cannot be overruled by […]