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‘Hushed Hybrid’ working: Why HR needs to act fast!
Up to 70% of companies with flexible work schedules are planning to increase the days employees must work in the office by 2025. However, with many major companies – including Disney, Apple, Google, and Zoom – issuing ‘Return To Office’ (RTO) mandates this year, there has been a significant rise in the latest ‘quiet’ rebellion […]
The Power of the Hour: Introducing OrgShakers CL!CK
You can accomplish remarkable things in just sixty minutes. In 1969, Neil Armstrong’s first steps and initial exploration on the moon took about an hour. In 2020 Mo Farah set a world record by running 21,330 meters in 60 minutes. That’s an average speed of over 13 mph, which is faster than most of us […]
Why it’s smart to be investing in the development of your key executives in 2025
As we look to 2025, enlightened organizations will be planning to invest in enhancing the capabilities of their senior leaders. Why now? Because across multiple areas of business, opportunities are emerging to gain significant competitive and commercial advantage – and smart companies know that seizing these opportunities means shaking things up: Appointing new leaders. Building […]
Suicide: What every employer needs to know
The World Health Organization estimates that in a company of 1,000 employees, 200-300 workers will suffer from a serious mental health problem in any given year, one worker will die by suicide every ten years, and for every employee who dies by suicide, another 10-20 will make a suicide attempt. When we look more closely […]
What We’re Reading: The Next Rules of Work by Gary A. Bolles
As we continue to navigate new technologies and advancements in AI, it can be challenging for employers to keep up with the rules of the working world when the rules are always changing. That’s why this month we’re recommending Gary A. Bolles’s The Next Rules of Work: The Mindset, Skillset and Toolset to Lead Your […]
The Power of the Hour: Introducing OrgShakers CL!CK
You can do a lot in sixty minutes. In 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright marked the dawn of aviation with their FOUR successful sustained human flights. All four of these happened in the space of just one hour! In 2022, Filippo Ganna cycled 56.8km in one hour setting a new world record. To achieve this, […]
Preparing for the ‘September Reset’
As September rolls in, employers will come face-to-face with a critical reset period. The summer vacation period has come to an end, a new set of graduates are entering the workforce, and the fourth and final quarter of the year looms ahead. All these new beginnings bring with them a unique set of opportunities, but […]
Should Employers Be Concerned About Gossiping in the Workplace?
Most of us are guilty of having a gossip now and then. And there is no more potent breeding ground for gossiping than that of a workplace – after all, conversations are bound to occur over lunch breaks, in the corridor, or passing the water cooler. However, is having a workplace that loves a gossip […]
Friendshoring Your Supply Chain? Here’s How We Can Help
Since the mid-1980s, many organizations have invested in the development of supply chain hubs based in mainland China. Famed for their high-quality workforce and low production costs, it is no surprise that in 2008 the US foreign direct investment in China peaked at $20.9bn. However, recent years have seen this fall dramatically, with 2022 showing […]
Remote Workers and the ‘Workation’: What Employers Need to Know
‘Work from anywhere’ searches have risen by 145% in the UK, with recent research from MoneySuperMarket discovering that roughly six million Brits plan to use their flexibility to work abroad without telling their employer. This rising trend has been dubbed the ‘workation’, a combination of ‘work’ and ‘vacation’ that is defined as taking a break […]
Are AI Avatars the Future of Remote Working?
Having a digital avatar is no new feat. With the likes of Bitmojis, personalised emoticons, and The Sims games, the concept of creating a virtual lookalike hasn’t come out of thin air. But with the world of work becoming increasingly digital, especially in the wake of hybrid and remote working, this begs the question just […]
Rising Workplace Sickness Costing UK Economy Billions Per Year | HR Grapevine
Rising workplace sickness is costing UK businesses billions every year, with an estimated £25bn being lost through presenteeism, according to a new think tank report. New analysis from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) reveals the annual hidden cost of employee sickness has risen by £30 billion since 2018. Most of this increased cost, around £25 […]
