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Supporting Employee Wellbeing in Small Businesses: Strategies That Work
With the cost of living continuing to rise, employee wellbeing has shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a critical driver of business success. For small businesses and startups, competing with larger companies on salary alone can be challenging. But that does not mean you cannot make a significant impact on your team’s wellbeing. According to LendingClub, […]
Power of Payroll: The Business Case for Financial Wellbeing Initiatives
Financial well-being programs are no longer a niche employee perk. For employers in both the US and UK, they have become a strategic investment that can improve productivity, reduce absenteeism, and strengthen retention. As the cost of living continues to squeeze households on both sides of the Atlantic, companies that offer meaningful financial support stand […]
Cycle to Work Day: Why Employers Should Back the Bike
It’s 8:23 a.m. and the office is slowly coming to life. Some staff arrive flustered, having battled traffic or train delays; others are already on their second coffee, mentally preparing for a day of back-to-back meetings. But one team member quietly locks up their bike, cheeks flushed from fresh air, and heads in with a […]
How are Gen-Z Changing Leadership?
As the workplace continues to evolve post-pandemic, a notable shift is occurring in what defines effective leadership. Technical expertise and hard skills still matter, but they are no longer enough. Increasingly, success hinges on soft skills – empathy, adaptability, emotional intelligence and vulnerability. These “power skills” are becoming essential, particularly with Generation Z entering the […]
What We’re Reading: The Memo by Minda Harts
August is Black Business Month in the US, and is a time dedicated to recognizing and supporting Black-owned businesses throughout the country. However, there is a huge disparity when it comes to black people owning businesses and being represented in the C-suite – and more notably, there is a severe lack of black women. That’s […]
Breastfeeding Week: Supporting Nursing Parents
On today’s start of Breastfeeding Week, we’d like to take some time to reflect on how we can support nursing parents in workplaces. This week is about breaking down the stigma on breastfeeding, supporting households during parenthood, plus it is a time for organisations to reflect on how to continue providing support for nursing parents. […]
AI in HR: Are HR Professionals being replaced by AI?
The business landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the accelerating pace of technological change. For human resources professionals, this new environment presents a critical mandate: moving beyond traditional skill-building to champion what’s known as “skills velocity” – the speed at which employees can acquire and adapt to new capabilities. This strategic shift is […]