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World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: The Role of Employers in Saving Lives
Every year on September 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day reminds us of a sobering truth: suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The World Health Organization reports that more than 700,000 people die by suicide each year, and for every person who dies, many more attempt it or struggle silently with suicidal […]
Digital Surveillance or Smart Workflows? Employee Tech in a Post-Trust World
Imagine this: you are an employee logging into work on a Monday morning. Within minutes, your activity is tracked – keystrokes monitored, screen time logged, webcam blinking occasionally. You haven’t done anything wrong, but the feeling is unmistakable: you are being watched. Now imagine a different Monday. Your workflow app reminds you to take a […]
Manager Burnout Is the Hidden Crisis No One Is Talking About
Manager burnout in 2025 isn’t a side issue – it’s the linchpin of organizational health. When managers are overloaded, teams start to disengage, and with Gallup finding that global employee engagement fell to just 21% in 2024, it’s important to note that manager burnout is one of the central drivers of this. If we look […]
How to Use Volunteering as a Learning & Development Accelerator
Let’s start by acknowledging the ‘negative’ perception: investing time and resources into external volunteering can feel like a distraction from core work. Companies worry about lost productivity, back‑office coordination burden, or uneven participation. But here’s the flip side – when structured as skills-based volunteering, these programs become learning and development gold. Why? Because volunteering builds real-world […]
Hybrid Dress Codes in 2025: How Should Employers Adapt?
The rise of hybrid work has blurred the lines between office attire and home comfort. Suits and heels are no longer the default for many professionals, while pajamas and gym clothes have become surprisingly common in home offices. For HR leaders, this raises an important question: how do you set dress code expectations that make […]
Gossip in the Workplace: Harmless Chat or HR Challenge?
Most of us are guilty of having a gossip now and then. And there is no more potent breeding ground for gossip than the workplace. Whether in the corridor, at the water cooler, or during a lunch break, conversations are inevitable. But for HR professionals, the key question is: when does gossip serve as healthy […]
Can Having a Best Friend at Work Boost Productivity?
Workplace friendships have always been a part of professional life, but their importance has grown significantly in recent years. Far from being a “nice-to-have,” research shows that close relationships at work can boost engagement, performance, and overall job satisfaction. Gallup data highlights that having a best friend at work is strongly linked to business outcomes, […]
What We’re Reading: Radical Respect by Kim Scott
What We’re Reading: Radical Respect by Kim Scott Teamwork makes the dream work – that is the age-old mantra that has remained true to this day. But whilst it’s easy to say, knowing exactly how to achieve a culture where everyone in a team is respected and included is another thing entirely. That’s why this […]
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, understanding these shifts is not just useful, it is essential. Effective networking builds stronger teams, accelerates employee growth, and boosts employer brand. Yet many employees […]
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 changes, one thing is clear: Millennials and Gen Z are demanding more from their employers, and skill development is at the top of their list. […]
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 means a wealth of linguistic capability sits idle across teams, ready to be activated. So rather than viewing this as a skills gap, employers can […]
“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. Yet, many employees still navigate clunky legacy systems, outdated intranets, and multi-step approval processes that feel like digital relics. It’s no wonder younger generations may […]
