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Out With the Old, in With the Old: What Employers Need to Consider When Hiring a Boomerang Employee
Now, I’m sure we have all been guilty of talking to an ex before. The two of you have history, you understand each other on a fundamental level, so sometimes, you find yourself considering whether that initial decision you made to leave was the wrong one. Well, this social trend seems to be translating into […]
Employers Should Be Encouraging Dissent, and Here’s Why
Dissent in the workplace is a delicate thing. Challenging the status quo can be seen as a rebellious and necessary act, but normalising dissent is a lot easier said than done. People get defensive, or begin questioning their own judgement. There is a sense of discomfort in dissenting which has to be navigated sensitively. That […]
Hustle Vs. Happiness: Helping Employees Hit the Right Balance
‘Hustle culture’ is a buzzword that’s become quite popular over the last year. With some dubbing it as ‘burnout culture’, it is the idea that you have to work extra hard and put in extra work to get recognised for promotions and opportunities at work – in short, you are always hustling. Since the pandemic, […]
Is the Key to Higher Engagement ‘Making Very Gooey Ratatouille’?
If you’re wondering what ratatouille has to do with employee engagement, here’s an alarming statistic … in their State of the Global Workplace 2022 report, Gallup discovered that only 21% of employees were engaged at work. Flipped on its head, this means that almost 8 out of 10 workers worldwide are actively disengaged. So, time […]
Interview No-Shows: How Employers Can Avoid Being Ghosted
There’s no sting quite like being stood up. After exchanging various messages, scheduling in a date, and rigorously readying yourself the day of, it can be disappointing to discover that the other person is not coming. While this sounds a lot like the makings of a romantic date, this is in fact in reference to […]
Eradicating the Taboos of Men’s Health at Work
It might surprise you to discover that according to estimates, half of all premature male deaths are considered preventable. This is largely influenced by the fact that men are up to 50% less likely to seek medical attention in comparison to women, and this normalization of neglect is reflected in a higher mortality rate. And […]
What Can Employers Do to Tackle Feelings of Loneliness?
When I left the corporate world and started my own HR Consultancy, I had to adjust from being part of a team to working on my own. While I was excited to be taking this courageous step, I would find myself running out of steam as the afternoon progressed. I’d usually find myself ringing my […]
Working Carers: The Employees Who Live a Double Life
Many workers are leading a double life that employers may not even know about. Harvard Business School Professor Joseph Fuller conducted research which found that 73% of all American employees have some type of caregiving responsibility alongside their ‘day job’. However, due to a lack of support, benefits, and policies, this has resulted in US […]
Navigating the Murky Waters of Layoffs and Their Ripple Effects
Looming fears of a recession, as well as the effects from record high inflation rates, have seen a surge in layoffs over the last year. And while navigating the legalities and sensitivities that accompany laying off employees, employers also have to think about how they can effectively manage the ripple effects that these reductions to […]
Celebrating Pride Month in the Workplace
With June comes the promise of sunshine (if you are situated over in the Northern hemisphere, that is), the longest day of the year, and, of course, international Pride Month! As we all know, Pride is a celebration of inclusivity, aiming to recognise and celebrate all members of the LGBTQ+ community. In this month, it […]
The Undeveloped CFO’s Key to Success
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a pivotal role for their organization – they are typically seen as the second most important person in a company, and oftentimes find themselves having to juggle enterprise transformational dynamics, lead functional business partner teams, as well as pursue their own personal goals. The problem that many companies end […]
How to Optimize Military Veterans Transitioning into the Corporate World
There are over 16 million Veterans in the US, as well as almost 2 million in the UK, and while many of them are of working age, the transition from special forces to the world of work can be a gaping and daunting one. For those who are coming out of service, finding, applying, securing […]
