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What’s Going to ‘Surprise’ Us in 2023 that We Already Half Know?
As we venture into this new year, none of us can be sure what the future holds. However, with ‘unprecedented’ events becoming commonplace this decade, there are sure to be more than a few surprises in store for employers over the next 12-months. But the truth about ‘surprises’ is that very often we will have […]
What Should Employers Leave in 2022?
2022 was yet another memorable addition to the 21st century’s ‘roaring twenties’. With the working world still adapting to the changes that the pandemic brought, as well as the rise of the metaverse and the cost-of-living crisis, there are a lot of things that employers, upon reflection, may want to leave in the past so […]
The Flip Side: How Employers can Effectively Implement Change
Today is the Winter Solstice – the longest day and the official start of the coldest season of the year. So, would it surprise you to know that in a couple of weeks’ time the Earth will be at the CLOSEST point in its orbit to the Sun? In other words, that we’re nearer to our […]
It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like…Digital Skills are Becoming a Necessity
For many around the world the festive season is upon us once again – a time of celebration, family gatherings and neighbourly sharing. These days, it is also underpinned by a flurry of purchases to achieve the idyllic picture of copious presents sitting under the Christmas tree. And as our TVs and social media feeds […]
New Year, New Thinking: The Value of Leaders Creating a New Year ‘Reset’ to Avoid ‘Blue Monday’
Creating the conditions which enable employees to be engaged and motivated should be a top priority for employers. Gallup’s State of the Global Workforce report, which found that only 21% of employees were actively engaged at work, sadly shed light on the fact that employee engagement is not being done effectively, or even prioritised, and […]
How to give a Holiday Bonus on a Budget
The holiday bonus is carrying a lot more weight this year. With financial concerns at an all-time high, many employees may find themselves eager to receive an additional monetary gift more than ever this holiday season. And while WorkNest found that nearly a third (30%) of employers are planning on giving staff one-off bonuses, this […]
Getting Jolly With It: Top Tips for Employers Hosting a Holiday Staff Party
As the festive season settles, whispers of the staff holiday party will begin to circulate. A tradition amongst many companies, it is a chance for managers and team members alike to spend some sociable time together without the pressures of work. It can be a great night, but to ensure there are no incoming HR […]
Winter Wellness: How to Support Your Staff During the Holidays
The holidays can be a trying time. At a time when you are expected to be jolly, you may find it shameful to feel anything but that. And yet, the reality is that this time of year can be difficult for some of us, for varying reasons. For one thing, loneliness at the holidays is […]
‘Tis the Season: How can Employers be Inclusive to all Festivities?
Often times, the mention of December will most likely be identified with Christmas – lights go up, grottos come out, employers across all sectors begin preparing for the rush of commercialism that accompanies this time of year. But in reality, Christmas is just one of many festivities that is celebrated in December. And yet many […]
How to Retain Middle Management and Grow Their Skills: Part 2
by Gary Payne, Robert Satterwhite, and Ann Wheeler How do you motivate a middle manager? Middle managers need to be sold on the culture and vision of your organization. When your middle managers are going to model organizational behaviors and values, it’s critical to win over their hearts and minds, and keep them motivated. To […]
How to Retain Middle Management and Grow Their Skills: Part 1
by Gary Payne, Robert Satterwhite, and Ann Wheeler Employee retention is a hot topic for 2023. As economic instability continues, organizations will need to lean on leaders across all levels to maintain stability, profitability, and institutional knowledge. In a Fall 2022 report from Slack’s Future Forum, 10,677 survey respondents from the global workforce reported an […]
Harnessing the Power of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
In discussing the current diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agenda with thought leaders from the US and the UK, we have gained valuable insights into the way global events are shaping DEI strategy and practice in organizations. A challenge raised in both conversations is that the scope of DEI has undeniably widened, primarily due to […]
