Luke Rigney

Birthday Leave
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26th September 2025

Birthday Leave: Is This Perk Worth Adding to Your HR Strategy?

Birthday leave is one of those emerging workplace perks that catches attention because of its simplicity. It is designed to boost employee satisfaction, strengthen culture, and help organizations stand out in a competitive labor market. But the real question for HR leaders is: does offering a day off on an employee’s birthday actually make a […]

Workfromhome
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24th September 2025

Supporting Wellbeing for Remote Workers: What HR Needs to Know

Remote work is now firmly embedded in the modern workplace. For employees, the benefits are clear: improved work-life balance, cost savings, and more time with family. For employers, when managed well, it can lead to higher morale, productivity, and performance. But alongside the advantages, remote working creates new challenges for HR leaders. With employees less […]

Evp
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22nd September 2025

Employer Brand vs Employer Value Proposition: Which is more important?

When it comes to attracting and retaining top talent, two terms dominate HR conversations: employer brand and employee value proposition (EVP). While they are closely connected, they serve quite different purposes within an organization’s talent strategy. Understanding the difference, and how they work together, is crucial for HR leaders looking to build a competitive and […]

Grief
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19th September 2025

Supporting Employees Through Grief – Why HR Must Lead with Compassion

Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it remains one of the most difficult to address in the workplace. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, the passing of a colleague, or another profound life event, grief has an undeniable impact on an employee’s wellbeing and ability to perform at […]

Orgshakers
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17th September 2025

The Evolution of Human Resources: Why HR Exists and Why It Matters

At its core, Human Resources is about people. Every organization depends on people to create value, build relationships, and deliver results. Yet managing people well has always been one of the most complex challenges in business. This is why the HR function was created, and why it continues to be essential today. By looking back […]

Mobility
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16th September 2025

Global Talent Mobility in 2025: HR Strategies for Building a Future-Ready Workforce

Global talent mobility has rapidly evolved from a logistical function into a core element of HR strategy. In 2025, the pace of change in mobility reflects broader shifts in the workplace such as technological advances, new generations entering the workforce, and heightened employee expectations. Handled well, talent mobility bridges skills gaps, fosters innovation, and strengthens […]

World Suicide Prevention Day (1)
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12th September 2025

Rethinking Redundancies: Building Long-Term Workforce Resilience

Redundancies are becoming more common globally as organisations grapple with financial pressures, automation, and shifting market demands. For HR teams, this means rethinking workforce strategies to ensure not only compliance and compassion, but also long-term resilience. Compassionate and legally compliant redundancy processes should protect brand reputation, maintain workforce trust, and minimise risks. At the same […]

911neverforget
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11th September 2025

Remembering 9/11: Building Resillience & Community in the Workplace

September 11th, 2001, remains one of the most defining and devastating days in modern history. As we mark another anniversary, we pause to remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the extraordinary courage of those who responded in the face of tragedy. For many, the memory of 9/11 is deeply personal. Yet even […]

World Suicide Prevention Day
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10th September 2025

World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: The Role of Employers in Saving Lives

Every year on September 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day reminds us of a sobering truth: suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The World Health Organization reports that more than 700,000 people die by suicide each year, and for every person who dies, many more attempt it or struggle silently with suicidal […]

Burnt Out
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08th September 2025

Manager Burnout Is the Hidden Crisis No One Is Talking About

Manager burnout in 2025 isn’t a side issue – it’s the linchpin of organizational health. When managers are overloaded, teams start to disengage, and with Gallup finding that global employee engagement fell to just 21% in 2024, it’s important to note that manager burnout is one of the central drivers of this. If we look […]

Missed Promotion (1)
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05th September 2025

How to Use Volunteering as a Learning & Development Accelerator

Let’s start by acknowledging the ‘negative’ perception: investing time and resources into external volunteering can feel like a distraction from core work. Companies worry about lost productivity, back‑office coordination burden, or uneven participation. But here’s the flip side – when structured as skills-based volunteering, these programs become learning and development gold. Why? Because volunteering builds real-world […]

Dresscode
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04th September 2025

Hybrid Dress Codes in 2025: How Should Employers Adapt?

The rise of hybrid work has blurred the lines between office attire and home comfort. Suits and heels are no longer the default for many professionals, while pajamas and gym clothes have become surprisingly common in home offices. For HR leaders, this raises an important question: how do you set dress code expectations that make […]

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