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- David Fairhurston October 6, 2025
How Can HR Professionals Ensure Panel Interviews are Productive?
At OrgShakers, we often say that the best interviews are not just about assessing candidates - they’re about creating a conversation that unlocks insight. A truly productive panel interview is…
- David Fairhurston October 3, 2025
Salary Benchmarking: The Ultimate Guide for HR
Salary benchmarking is the process of comparing your company’s pay against reliable market data to ensure compensation remains fair and competitive. It keeps your pay rates in line with market…
- Adam Scoppon September 30, 2025
Wellbeing Fatigue: When Employees Stop Engaging with Support
Recently, I have noticed something surprising – employees are increasingly tuning out once-vibrant wellbeing programs. In many modern programs, well-being is delivered as one-size-fits-all. Yet research shows the future lies…
- Marty Belleon September 29, 2025
Global Team, Local Norms: Can Culture Be Inclusive and Consistent?
In my daily work as a global human resources professional, one of the most pressing – and rewarding – challenges is balancing the universal values of inclusion with respect for…
- David Fairhurston September 26, 2025
Birthday Leave: Is This Perk Worth Adding to Your HR Strategy?
Birthday leave is one of those emerging workplace perks that catches attention because of its simplicity. It is designed to boost employee satisfaction, strengthen culture, and help organizations stand out…
- Adam Scoppon September 25, 2025
Gen Z Is Dreaming…And Employers Should Listen
Generation Z is no longer ‘the future’ of work – they are here, reshaping workplaces right now. Born between the late-1990s and 2010s, Gen Z already makes up a growing…
- David Fairhurston September 24, 2025
Supporting Wellbeing for Remote Workers: What HR Needs to Know
Remote work is now firmly embedded in the modern workplace. For employees, the benefits are clear: improved work-life balance, cost savings, and more time with family. For employers, when managed…
- Adam Scoppon September 23, 2025
Interviewing Inclusively: How to Ensure Deaf Candidates Feel Valued
Hiring today is more competitive than ever, and employers are under pressure to stand out – not just to customers, but to candidates too. One powerful way to do that…
- David Fairhurston September 22, 2025
Employer Brand vs Employer Value Proposition: Which is more important?
When it comes to attracting and retaining top talent, two terms dominate HR conversations: employer brand and employee value proposition (EVP). While they are closely connected, they serve quite different…
- David Fairhurston September 19, 2025
Supporting Employees Through Grief – Why HR Must Lead with Compassion
Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it remains one of the most difficult to address in the workplace. Whether it is the loss of a loved…
- Adam Scoppon September 18, 2025
How to Conduct a Pay Equity Audit (Without the Headache)
Each year, Equal Pay Day reminds us that fair compensation remains an urgent and unfinished priority. For employers, ensuring pay equity isn’t just about meeting legal requirements – it’s about…
- David Fairhurston September 17, 2025
The Evolution of Human Resources: Why HR Exists and Why It Matters
At its core, Human Resources is about people. Every organization depends on people to create value, build relationships, and deliver results. Yet managing people well has always been one of…