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- David Fairhurston December 19, 2023
Fundamental Shifts in HR: Part 4, The End of Jobs
After discussing the world of HR consulting with Sarah Hamilton-Gill on her podcast, Leap Into HR Consulting, we moved onto looking at the four fundamental shifts that I predict we…
- David Fairhurston December 15, 2023
Fundamental Shifts in HR: Part 3, Redefining the Workplace
After discussing the world of HR consulting with Sarah Hamilton-Gill on her podcast, Leap Into HR Consulting, we moved onto looking at the four fundamental shifts that I predict we…
- David Fairhurston December 15, 2023
Fundamental Shifts in HR: Part 2, Humans and Technology
After discussing the world of HR consulting with Sarah Hamilton-Gill on her podcast, Leap Into HR Consulting, we moved onto looking at the four fundamental shifts that I predict we…
- David Fairhurston December 14, 2023
Fundamental Shifts in HR: Part 1, The Workforce Cliff
I recently had the pleasure of being invited onto Sarah Hamilton-Gill’s HR podcast, Leap Into HR Consulting, where the two of us discussed some of the fundamental shifts that HR…
- Amanda Hollandon December 13, 2023
The Best Leaders are Planning Their Exit from Day One
With the average turnover rate for leadership roles at an unprecedented 18%, now is the time when these new leaders should briefly step back from thinking about where they are…
- Andy Parsleyon December 12, 2023
Is it Essential for Employers to Infuse AI Into Their Learning and Development Strategy?
Learning and development (L&D) opportunities are a vital ingredient for employers when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent. Research from the IMC confirms this, with 92% of job…
- Andy Parsleyon December 6, 2023
What We’re Reading: Decision Intelligence by Thorsten Heilig and Ilhan Scheer
For this month’s reading recommendation, we picked up a copy of Thorsten Heilig and Ilhan Scheer’s new book, Decision Intelligence: Transform Your Team and Organization with AI-Driven Decision-Making. Thorsten is…
- Adam Scoppon December 4, 2023
If Employers Want to Close Talent Gaps, they Need to Close the Disability Pay Gap First
Did you know that from November 14th, disabled workers stop getting paid for the work they are doing until the new year? We were shocked too. A new analysis from…
- Adam Scoppon November 29, 2023
It’s Time to Challenge the Ageism Around Career Development Opportunities
Learning and development (L&D) opportunities are a driving force when it comes to attracting and retaining talent. Research by the IMC found that 92% of job candidates use L&D opportunities…
- Adam Scoppon November 28, 2023
Thousands of unpaid carers are leaving the workforce | HR Magazine
According to research from Carers UK, it is estimated that 40% of carers gave up work to provide unpaid care, while 22% reduced their working hours. Nearly half (49%) of…
- Ken Merritton November 27, 2023
Why Executives Should Replace Skepticism with a Risk Management Mindset
A lot of the time (but not always!), skepticism is construed as managing risk. Personally, I believe that skepticism has become a mindset that has gained major footing in American…
- Adam Scoppon November 22, 2023
How Employers Can Quench the Thirst of a Dry Promotion
Even if you haven’t come across the term ‘dry promotion’, it’s likely you have received one. A ‘dry promotion’ is essentially when an employee is given extra duties and responsibilities…