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We would like to share some of our latest thinking about the big issues in HR. Please let us know what you think …
Can Boredom Be Valuable in the Workplace?
Being ‘busy’ has long been a badge of honor at work. Full calendars, constant notifications, back-to-back deadlines… these were once seen as signs of a fully productive and committed team member. But in the modern work landscape, a different insight is emerging: constant busyness may actually suppress some of the very qualities businesses need most, […]
The Workforce Cliff is Now a Leadership Imperative
For years, workforce constraints were treated as an HR problem to solve. If talent was scarce, then the logic went that HR would fix it by refining the employer brand, accelerating recruitment, and therefore improve retention. The assumption beneath this model was that talent supply was elastic. When demand increased, labor markets would respond. But […]
Upskilling Women for the Tech Driven Workplace
We often hear talk about talent shortages, skills gaps, and future‑proofing our workforces. Yet when it comes to technology roles, one of the most persistent issues isn’t lack of talent, it’s the lack of representation in these positions, and the untapped potential that goes with it. Despite women making up roughly 47 % of the overall […]
‘Politeness Burnout’: When Being Nice Comes at a Cost
One of the most under‑recognized work challenges I’ve encountered is what is sometimes described as politeness burnout. Unlike classic burnout tied to workload or deadlines, this experience stems from the ongoing emotional effort employees put into presenting positivity, masking frustration, or managing every interaction with a practiced agreeableness. The effort of regulating feelings and expressions […]
Swipe Right…on a New Job?
In case you hadn’t heard, Tinder may be the new hot spot for finding a job. The traditional model of polishing a résumé, uploading it to a job board, and waiting is being supplemented (and maybe even replaced) by some more creative digital strategies. Jobseekers, especially younger talent, are now leveraging platforms that were never […]
The Cost of Indecision: Why Faster Decisions Are Becoming a Competitive Advantage
One of the most consistent patterns I see in leaders is hesitation. Not to be confused with thoughtful deliberation, as this is extremely valuable. I’m talking about prolonged indecision that slows down momentum and quietly erodes performance. In today’s business environment, speed is a key factor that contributes to how successful a new venture may […]
What is the Role of Courage in Leadership Today?
In today’s rapidly shifting world, the traditional expectations of leadership are falling short. I’ve seen firsthand how volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (the VUCA world) have fundamentally reshaped what it means to lead. Leaders can no longer rely on ‘business as usual’. They must do much more than craft solid strategic plans and exercise tactical […]
Reimagining Workplace Leadership and the Future of Work
Our Founder & CEO, David Fairhurst, recently had the pleasure of joining Carmen Sederino on the Beyond the Keynote podcast for a conversation that was both deeply personal and highly practical. They explored what really sits behind the speaker .. the experiences, stories, setbacks, and reinventions that shape how they show up in front of others. Across […]
What We’re Reading: Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson
For this month’s reading material, we turned our attention to communication and collaboration at work, and that led us straight to Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson. After weighing up a number of popular titles on personality and behavior, Erikson’s book stood out for one prominent reason: it promises to explain why people so often […]
Why Apprenticeships Are No Longer Just for Entry-Level
We’ve all heard the old stereotype: apprenticeships are for entry-level roles. A foot in the door for young workers with limited experience who are trying to get some experience. But that notion is rapidly becoming outdated. Thanks to the evolution of apprenticeship models and the growing diversity of industries embracing them, apprenticeships are now powerful […]
OrgShakers Welcomes Carlos Butler-Vale
OrgShakers is delighted to welcome Carlos Butler‑Vale to our global team of senior People & Culture experts. Carlos joins OrgShakers with more than a decade of experience leading enterprise‑level transformation across worldwide organizations. Operating at the intersection of technological innovation, talent strategy, and organizational performance, Carlos has helped drive large‑scale pivots across Technology, Finance, Supply […]
The Slippery Slope of a Side Hustle
In today’s fast-evolving labor market, the ‘side hustle’ phenomenon has become more than just a trend, it’s now a reality for the majority of workers. Recent surveys show that nearly 90% of American job seekers report having worked a side hustle, and41% admit to juggling that gig alongside their primary job…even during work hours. This […]
