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Repurposing the Office in a Hybrid Working World
What is the office actually for? What was once seen as a logical and efficient way of working has now been brought into question by the sudden and mass shift…
Who is HR for HR?
The HR is focused on managing every aspect of an organization’s ‘human’ capital. As the importance of this historically under-optimized resource has been realized, however, we have seen the role…
6 Ways Employers Can Ward Off the ‘Sunday Scaries’ by Next Monday
If you ever find yourself feeling anxious, sad, and/or stressed out as your Sunday comes to a close, you may be experiencing the Sunday scaries. These feelings can be brought…
Meet ‘Harriet’: The New AI Human Resources Assistant
Have you met Harriet? Co-founders Cecily Motley and David Buxton have recently created ‘Harriet’, an AI tool that is designed to automate human resources processes. It has been specifically created…
OrgShakers Welcomes Arnold L. Greene
I am delighted to be welcoming Arnold L. Greene to the OrgShakers team! Since graduating from Cornell University with a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations, Arnold has enjoyed over…
One in Five Parents Fear Taking Time Off When Their Child is in Hospital | People Management
New research by MetLife has revealed that, besides health, one in five parents' (18%) biggest concern was taking time off work when their child was taken into hospital. Of those…
Avoiding the Slippery Slope of Wellbeing Washing in January
Ah, January. After a month packed with festive traditions, colorful lights, and more food than many of us would care to admit, it is quite natural to find yourself in…
What We’re Reading: Remote, Not Distant by Gustavo Razzetti
It might be a new year, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the ever-growing importance of effectively navigating hybrid and remote working. That’s why this month we have been…
Remote Work Isn’t Killing Business Travel, It’s Transforming It | BBC Worklife
Despite the days of in-person client meetings lessening, employees are still finding themselves setting out on corporate trips...just for new reasons. The pandemic quickly made a lot of businesses see…
Biometric Breakthroughs: Revolutionizing HR with Technology and Trust
The integration of biometric data in the workplace is not just a futuristic concept; it's a present reality reshaping HR practices. Employers are increasingly turning to biometrics for accurate attendance…
The Employer Essentials for 2024: A Summary
As we counted down to the new year in December, we adopted the theme of looking forwards. What are the essential topics of focus for employers to be considering in…
What Should Employers Leave in 2023?
Last year, we asked the OrgShakers team what practices and ideologies they thought employers should be leaving behind as they ventured into the new year. Now, as another year comes…
