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Supporting Employee Wellbeing in Small Businesses: Strategies That Work
With the cost of living continuing to rise, employee wellbeing has shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a critical driver of business success. For small businesses and startups, competing with larger…
Why Emotional Intelligence is Crucial During the Outplacement Process
In the midst of leading a large-scale downsizing project, I have seen firsthand the critical difference a high-EQ (Emotional Intelligence) approach makes during redundancy conversations. I have been handling multiple…
Power of Payroll: The Business Case for Financial Wellbeing Initiatives
Financial well-being programs are no longer a niche employee perk. For employers in both the US and UK, they have become a strategic investment that can improve productivity, reduce absenteeism,…
Cycle to Work Day: Why Employers Should Back the Bike
It’s 8:23 a.m. and the office is slowly coming to life. Some staff arrive flustered, having battled traffic or train delays; others are already on their second coffee, mentally preparing…
How are Gen-Z Changing Leadership?
As the workplace continues to evolve post-pandemic, a notable shift is occurring in what defines effective leadership. Technical expertise and hard skills still matter, but they are no longer enough.…
What We’re Reading: The Memo by Minda Harts
August is Black Business Month in the US, and is a time dedicated to recognizing and supporting Black-owned businesses throughout the country. However, there is a huge disparity when it…
Breastfeeding Week: Supporting Nursing Parents
On today's start of Breastfeeding Week, we'd like to take some time to reflect on how we can support nursing parents in workplaces. This week is about breaking down the…
AI in HR: Are HR Professionals being replaced by AI?
The business landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the accelerating pace of technological change. For human resources professionals, this new environment presents a critical mandate: moving beyond traditional…
HR and Cybersecurity: Considering Cybersecurity for HR Professionals
In today's hyper-connected business world, cybersecurity is no longer solely the domain of IT. As cyber threats escalate in sophistication, driven significantly by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Human…
From Isolation to Inclusion: Rethinking the Loneliness at Work Crisis
Loneliness is often described as a ‘silent’ epidemic, but in the workplace, it's becoming harder to ignore – and rightly so. As employers, we must not only acknowledge the growing…
Climate Resilience: Integrating Catastrophe Insurance into Employee Benefits
As climate change accelerates the frequency and severity of natural disasters, the impact on employees and business operations is becoming increasingly tangible. From wildfires in California to flooding in Texas,…
Trauma-Informed or Trauma-Avoidant? Rethinking Safe Workplaces
‘Safe workplaces’ is a phrase that evokes the image of well-lit offices, inclusive signage, ergonomic seating, and perhaps a weekly wellness initiative. But beneath the polished exterior, the question of…
