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Coaching and Mentoring in the Modern Workplace
In today’s dynamic and often unpredictable work environment, coaching and mentoring have emerged as essential tools for employee development, engagement, and retention. As organizations strive to navigate the complexities of hybrid work, generational diversity, and evolving employee expectations, HR professionals are uniquely positioned to champion these developmental practices. This article synthesizes recent insights and research […]
How HR Can Champion Eco-Conscious AI Integration
The age of AI has arrived, and with it an urgent question for eco-conscious organizations: how can they embrace the productivity gains of generative AI while staying true to their environmental values? There has been a growing awareness about the environmental cost of advanced technologies. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, for example, consume significant computing […]
Reimagining PTO: Building a Culture of True Time Off and Mental Wellness
In today’s evolving workplace, paid time off (PTO) is no longer just a checkbox on a benefits package—it’s a critical component of employee well-being, productivity, and retention. Yet, despite its importance, many organizations still struggle to create a culture where employees feel empowered to truly disconnect. For HR professionals, the challenge lies not only in […]
Welcome to the HR Multiverse #3: Building Resilience through Agility
In the first article of this series, we explored the HR multiverse – a planning model that prepares for multiple simultaneous futures in an unpredictable world. In the second, we looked at how internal mobility allows talent to flow in response to shifting business needs, preventing bottlenecks and boosting retention. In the third and final […]
Welcome to the HR Multiverse #2: Optimizing Flow in the Face of Stagnation
In the first part of this article series, we explored the concept of the HR multiverse. This is the idea that in today’s volatile business landscape, employers must be working with HR to plan for multiple possible futures at once. With shifts like the recent U.S. tariffs disrupting global flows and introducing economic uncertainty, adaptability […]
Welcome to the HR Multiverse #1: Planning for Possibility
The world has never felt more uncertain. From geopolitical shocks to AI disruption, the pace and unpredictability of change has created a complex challenge for every business: how do we plan when the future refuses to sit still? This is where the concept of the HR multiverse comes in, a way of thinking that accepts […]
The Rise of the Super-Commuter: Challenges and Opportunities for HR
As hybrid work continues to reshape the modern workplace, a new category of employee has emerged: the super-commuter. These individuals travel 90 minutes or more – each way – to reach their workplace. For HR professionals, understanding the dynamics of super-commuting is essential to supporting employee well-being, maintaining productivity, and adapting to evolving workforce expectations. […]
Integrating Gen Z and Gen Alpha into a Multi-Generational Workplace
The workplace is undergoing a profound transformation, driven not only by technological advancements and global events but also by the emergence of new generations with distinct values, expectations, and skills. While Generation Z is already reshaping the workforce, Generation Alpha is waiting in the wings, poised to bring even more change. For HR professionals, understanding […]
UK Rises in Global Skills Rankings, But is the Work Just Beginning?
The UK’s climb to 22nd place in the 2025 Coursera Global Skills Report marks a significant improvement in our national skills proficiency – a huge leap from 45th position a year ago! For HR professionals and business leaders alike, this is both welcome news and a reminder of the urgent, ongoing work required to future-proof […]
Rustout: A Silent Menace in Your Workforce
Employers are now well-versed in recognizing the signs of burnout: exhaustion, cynicism, and declining performance. But what if the problem isn’t burnout at all? What if it’s rustout – the quieter, often invisible cousin? Rustout has been coined as the ‘boring side’ of burnout. It stems not from being overwhelmed, but from being under-challenged, under-valued, […]
Don’t Sweat It: How to Keep Employees Productive in the Summer Heat
If you are reading this in the northern hemisphere, then the Summer Solstice is upon us. But as the temperatures rise, maintaining employee productivity can become a pressing concern for some employers. Recent research by the Global Payroll Association (GPA) highlights this challenge, revealing that nearly a third (31%) of workers are inclined to clock […]
AI Applications Are Flooding Recruitment – And It’s Changing Everything
Let’s be honest. You’re not just screening candidates anymore. You’re screening AI personas. It starts with the CVs. Clean, keyword-optimised, flawlessly tailored for your job spec…and 100% ChatGPT’d. Then come the interviews. Confident, articulate, and oddly perfect answers. When you dig a little deeper, you realise they’ve been rehearsed, regurgitated, and rewritten by tools you […]
