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- David Fairhurston August 29, 2025
Networking: What HR Leaders Need to Know
Networking has always been a powerful career tool, but in today’s world of hybrid work, digital connections, and evolving etiquette, the way we network has changed dramatically. For HR professionals,…
- David Fairhurston August 28, 2025
Why Upskilling Younger Workers is Non-Negotiable for Employers
The workplace is evolving at speed. Technological change, shifting employee expectations, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence are reshaping what it means to build a future-ready workforce. Amid these…
- Adam Scoppon August 27, 2025
Unlocking the Hidden Power of Multilingual Talent
A recent study discovered a surprising fact: despite an influx of bilingual and multilingual talent – particularly among Gen Z – only 14% use their language skills at work. That…
- Adam Scoppon August 26, 2025
“Hey Siri, Find Me Another Job”: Is Workplace Technology Too Slow for Generation Alpha?
Today’s young people are growing up in a world where interacting with artificial intelligence (AI) is second nature. Siri answers homework questions, Alexa plays music, and ChatGPT helps draft essays.…
- David Fairhurston August 22, 2025
Should Employers Consider Pet-Friendly Policies?
Over the past few years, pets have become a bigger part of our working lives than ever before. More than 23 million American households adopted a pet during the pandemic,…
- David Fairhurston August 21, 2025
Procrastination at Work: Why We Do It and How Employers Can Help
You’re behind on a deadline. Your boss has been chasing you for updates. Yet instead of focusing on the task, you’re suddenly reorganizing your desk, scrolling through social media, or…
- Adam Scoppon August 20, 2025
Is Spain’s Leap to a 37.5 Hour Workweek a Game Changer for Work-Life Balance?
Spain has taken a bold step in reshaping the modern workweek. In May 2025, the Spanish government approved a bill to reduce the standard full-time workweek from 40 to 37.5…
- David Fairhurston August 19, 2025
Nap Time at Work: Productivity Booster or Professional Taboo?
Napping at work is not as unusual as you might think. In fact, 42.7% of US employees admit to napping on the job, while one study found that the average…
- Adam Scoppon August 18, 2025
How Can Employers Coach Resilience After a Missed Promotion?
The excitement of a promotion is palpable - the celebrations, the recognition, the doors they open. But there's another, quieter side of the story that plays out behind closed doors:…
- Adam Scoppon August 15, 2025
Jokes in the Workplace: A Modern Minefield?
Humor at work can be a powerful force. A well-timed joke can break the ice, ease tension during a tough meeting, or help teammates bond across departments. In fact, a…
- David Fairhurston August 14, 2025
Zoom Fatigue: Is it bad to have your camera off?
As remote and hybrid work continues to be the norm for many organizations, one challenge has been steadily growing in both scope and impact: Zoom fatigue. While the term broadly…
- David Fairhurston August 13, 2025
Decoding “Cybernese”: The New Language of Digital Workplaces
If you’re wondering what on earth “Cybernese” is, you may be surprised to learn that it’s a rapidly evolving language we all need to become fluent in—fast. Cybernese refers to…