Ideas & Insights

We would like to share some of our latest thinking about the big issues in HR. Please let us know what you think …

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    10th January 2025

    HR and AI: ‘Couples Counsellors’ for humans and technology?

    There has been a lot of scaremongering in the media about the effects that AI integration will have on the workplace – the most notable statistic being that, according to a report from Goldman Sachs, 300-million jobs are predicted to be lost in American and European markets,. However, delving deeper into the report reveals that just […]

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    08th January 2025

    What We’re Reading: The Purpose Effect by Dan Pontefract

    The New Year is always a time for reflection, and more often than not, this can lead to us reevaluating what things have been bringing us purpose in our life and where in our lives this purpose can be found. This is where The Purpose Effect: Building Meaning in Yourself, Your Role and Your Organization […]

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    18th December 2024

    What Should HR Leave Behind in 2024?

    Last year, we asked the OrgShakers team what practices and ideologies they thought employers should be leaving behind as they ventured into the New Year. Now, as another year comes to a close, we wanted to see what they believe should be left behind in 2024 in order to help propel sustainability and growth in the year […]

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    17th December 2024

    Employee Wellbeing: Why the Holiday Season is no holiday for some

    For a whole host of reasons, this time of year can be challenging for some. Because while most of us will be making merry, others will be experiencing a very different set of emotions. One prominent issue is loneliness. The festive season, especially Christmas, emphasizes inclusiveness and togetherness, can be a stark reminder for some […]

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    16th December 2024

    The Dos and Don’ts of Hosting a Holiday Staff Party

    With the holiday season now in full swing, many employers will be gearing up to host their holiday staff parties to celebrate a year of hard work and foster some team spirit. And whilst this will likely be a jolly celebration, from an employer’s perspective it requires careful planning and considerations to ensure that employees […]

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    13th December 2024

    New for 2025? … Unhappiness Leave

    Chinese company Pang Dong Lai made history this year by introducing a new form of paid time off: ‘Unhappiness Leave’. The 7,000 employees at this chain of shopping malls and grocery stores can now request an additional 10-days of paid time off if they are ‘not feeling happy’ … leave which cannot be overruled by […]

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    12th December 2024

    [WEBINAR] Power Up Your Presence: Personal Branding for Business Leaders

    In today’s hyperconnected business world, a strong Personal Brand isn’t just an asset – it is essential for business leaders who want to drive meaningful change and elevate their strategic influence. In the video below, OrgShakers Patsy Doerr and Therese Procter join Robert Peasnell, Ayo Ogunde and Rachael Edmondson-Clarke to unlock the secrets of powerful […]

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    11th December 2024

    The Strategic Value of Global Talent Mobility

    In the post pandemic era of flexible and remote working, global mobility is no longer just about relocating employees – it’s about driving organizational growth, fostering innovation, and building resilient, future-ready workforces. Global mobility has evolved from being primarily a logistical function into a cornerstone of talent strategy, where mobility data analytics can be used […]

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    10th December 2024

    What We’re Reading: Employalty by Joe Mull

    This month, we have grabbed ourselves a copy of Joe Mull’s latest book, Employalty: How to Ignite Commitment and Keep Top Talent in the New Age of Work. With retention being a pressing issue that many employers find themselves grappling with in the modern working world, Employalty acts as an essential guide for any leader […]

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    05th December 2024

    The Benefits of Engaging Your Employees with Volunteering  

    Companies that actively support and collaborate with charities are not only contributing positively to the wider community – they are also making a smart business move. Research has found that those businesses that donate over 0.5% of turnover are twice as likely to experience enhancements in company reputation and are nearly 50% more likely to find it […]

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    03rd December 2024

    Tailoring Workplace Benefits to Support Disabled Employees

    Currently, US employment amongst people with disabilities has reached a record high of 22.5 million employees, with 24% of the UK working population also having a disability. So, with more disabled people entering into the workforce, it’s never been more important for employers to ensure they have the right policies, processes, and support networks in […]

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