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Emotional Health Awareness Day: An Opportunity for Employers to Offer Support
The start of a new year often brings a surge of enthusiasm fuelled by ambitious resolutions. Employees will enter January with fresh goals, heightened motivation, and the determination to transform their personal and professional lives. As February rolls in, that initial spark can begin to dim; those resolutions that someone set out to achieve may […]
Stop picking on Midlife workers!
Research by the Centre for Aging Better has shown that, in the UK, 37% of people in their 50s and 60s in the UK have experienced age discrimination – predominantly in the workplace. And in the US, approximately two-thirds of over-50 adults believe older workers face age discrimination at work. It is, therefore, crucial for organizations […]
LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace: A Journey Through Time
The landscape of workplace inclusion has undergone significant transformation over the past few decades, particularly concerning LGBTQ+ rights. Many modern workplaces are now actively seeking to make their cultures inclusive to the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as expand their horizons to the diverse perspectives of those who are a part of this community […]
Navigating the HR Challenges for Entering (or Re-entering) the US Market
The USA continues to become an increasingly popular place for companies to move their operations into – so much so that manufacturing was actually the fastest growing asset category in 2022, and then proceeded to be 74% higher in 2023. Whether this be from companies returning after venturing somewhere else across the globe or expanding […]
Embracing AI: The Pivotal Role of HR
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technology is no longer just a trend; it signifies a fundamental shift in the business landscape. To remain competitive, organizations must embrace this technological transformation, starting with their most valuable asset: their People. First, organizations need to rethink their structures and processes. Collaborating with experts in this field […]
Calling All Employers! It’s Time for a COVID Clean-Up
For most of us, 2020 is not a year likely to fade into obscurity. From the initial announcement of one country’s encounter with the virus to the reality of a global lockdown, the pandemic certainly made its mark in modern history. Five years later, in many areas, we continue to see ripple effects from this […]
Is the UK Paving the Way on Neonatal Leave?
It has recently been confirmed that from the 6th April 2025, employees will be entitled to 12 weeks of paid leave if their baby requires neonatal care. Delving into the nitty gritty of the new Neonatal Leave law, employees will be entitled to this from day one of their employment, and the employee must also […]
Apprenticeships: Why Firms Are Rethinking Traditional Hiring Requirements
In the wake of the pandemic, the working world has been in a constant state of transformation. The rise of a carpe diem mentality and the evolving needs of the workforce have necessitated a shift in how organizations attract, embed, and retain top talent. As we move into 2025, this shift may involve rethinking traditional hiring requirements. […]
CAUTION: Social Media ‘Red Flags’ for Hiring Managers
The term ‘red flags’ is often used these days in the world of dating – namely, trying to identify potentially undesirable qualities in potential suitors. And, as we know, the dating process can be a lot like the hiring process – you arrange a time to meet, exchange pleasantries, and then get into the fundamentals […]
Shadow AI: Why employees are smuggling their own AI tools into the workplace
Research has found that an alarming number of employees are now using their own AI tools at work, without the permission of their organization. According to a survey by Software AG, half of all knowledge workers – defined as “those who primarily work at a desk or computer” – use personal AI tools. Most knowledge […]
What We’re Reading: The Good Ally by Nova Reid
As Black History Month begins in the US, we thought that The Good Ally: A Guided Anti-Racism Journey from Bystander to Changemaker by Nova Reid, would be the perfect book for our February review. A creative entrepreneur, producer, TED speaker, and writer, Nova Reid is known for being curious about human behaviour, and channels her […]
Beware Wellbeing Washing
How was January for you? As the new year begins, it is common to feel a bit of a slump after the festive period packed with traditions, colorful lights, and good food. This feeling, known as the ‘January Blues’ or the ‘Winter Woes,’ refers to a general decline in mood, lethargy, or even a sense […]
