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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…

    Fi Fundamentals Pt 4
  • 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…

    Fi Fundamentals Pt 3
  • 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…

    Fi Fundamentals Pt 2
  • 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…

    Fi Fundamentals Pt 1
  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

    Fi Unpaid Carers Repost
  • 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…

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  • 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…

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