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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 …
On April 23rd, 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced a finalized rule which will see the minimum compensation levels increasing for the ‘white collar’ exemptions to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) overtime premium pay requirements. The rule will significantly increase the minimum salary threshold for those who work in an executive, […]
In recent years, consumers have become much more environmentally conscious; one report even discovered that 90% of Gen X would be willing to spend an extra 10% or more for sustainable products. This rising concern for the environmental wellbeing of the planet is also having huge effects on the world of work – especially when […]
Ever feel like your HR department is lost in a jungle of software solutions? You’re not alone. In today’s dynamic business landscape, navigating the maze of HR technology can feel like an overwhelming task. But don’t fret! With a strategic mindset and expert guidance, organizations can turn this challenge into an opportunity for growth. Let’s […]
Taking inspiration from the International Women’s Day 2024 theme – #InspireInclusion – this webinar explores how organizations, leaders, and individuals can create inspiring, equitable workplaces.
For Autism Awareness Month, we have secured ourselves a copy of Untypical: How The World Isn’t Built for Autistic People and What We Should All Do About It by Pete Wharmby. Pete was diagnosed with autism in his adulthood, and after spending the majority of his career as an English teacher, he is now a […]
I am delighted to be welcoming Clare Parkes to the OrgShakers team! Clare is a results driven CHRO, with 30 years’ experience in global, consumer, entrepreneurial, B2B, and matrix organizations primarily in FMCG, Retail and Technology industries. A strategist and change agent, she thrives on creating commercial value through people, delivering results and leading transformational […]
I am delighted to be welcoming Patsy Doerr to the OrgShakers team! Patsy is an award-winning thought leader, speaker, coach and facilitator. In recent years, she received the Tri-State Diversity Council’s Most Powerful & Influential Woman Award. With a focus on Social and Community Impact, she has expertise in talent development, diversity, equity & inclusion, […]
Around this time last year, I wrote a piece in response to the rising trends of ‘quiet quitting’, ‘quiet firing’, and ‘quiet hiring’ that begged the question: why are we being so quiet? Why are these issues not being spoken about loudly? In that context, the ‘loud quitting’ phenomenon we are seeing now has been […]
A report issued by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development found that 72% of carers in the UK are providing care in addition to full-time paid work. In response to this enormous number, the Carers’ Leave Act was laid before Parliament at the latter end of 2023, and from April 6th 2024, it will […]
While many jobs still offer hybrid- or remote-working patterns, more bosses are mandating their employees to return to the office on a full-time basis. But for some of these companies, getting workers fully back on-site comes with a high price tag. This is particularly the case in the US, which has seen the most dramatic shift […]
You’re Coaching Whom? Here’s how it started… With March being Women’s History Month, at the beginning of the month I was chatting with a colleague and we thought about how amazing it would be to have had the chance to coach a famous woman from history. What an experience it could be to understand what […]
I am delighted to be welcoming Christian Fernandez to the OrgShakers team! Christian is a Future of Work, Talent Transformation and Work Optimization Leader with 15 years of strategy development and execution in Agile Business Transformation, Organization Design & Effectiveness, and Process Re-engineering. A unique combination of Industrial Engineering and Organizational Development experience has allowed […]