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Is There Such a Thing as Real ‘Time Off’ Work?
After recently examining the reality of unlimited paid time off (PTO), it got me thinking about the concept of ‘time off work’ as a whole. Having true time off work…
What do Employers Need to Know About Quiet Promotions?
If you haven’t come across the term ‘quiet promotion’, it references the practice of employees assuming the responsibilities of a former colleague without formal recognition or compensation. Sadly, this is…
The Shifting Boundaries of Workplace Banter
Positive workplace ‘banter’ is a good thing. Having a cohesive workforce and a strong workplace culture is something that all employers strive for. And friendly relationships in the workplace increase…
OrgShakers Welcomes Kenneth Merritt
I am very delighted to be welcoming Kenneth Merritt to the OrgShakers team! Ken is a skilled thought leader, facilitator and C-Suite-level advisor, with particular expertise in helping CFOs and…
How to Secure a ‘Generational Dividend’ for Your Organization
We are all aware that each generation has been attributed macro characteristics – the Greatest Generation are ‘responsible and hard-working’, Baby Boomers are ‘selfish’, Gen X are ‘cynical’, Millennials are…
Leveraging Stress in the C-Suite
Today’s economic and social climate plays a big role in perpetuating stress in the workplace. Executives who know how to leverage personal pressure while effectively managing stressed employees possess a…
Is this the Age of Working Smart Over Working Hard?
I have no doubt that most of us have come across the recent artificial intelligence (AI) phenomenon that is ChatGPT. With software company OpenAI recently announcing the program’s next iteration…
How Can Employers Mitigate Stress and Ensure Success?
It is not uncommon to feel stressed at work, and so how employers manage this can be vital to ensuring that their teams are being supported so they can produce…
Does Offering Unlimited Paid Time Off Actually Pay Off?
An employer’s paid time off (PTO) policy is critical when it comes to attracting new talent – a recent study found that PTO was the second most compelling benefit a…
Be Wary of the COVID Compensation Hangover
This time of year, there are the usual surveys and articles about merit increases and executive pay increases. For example, I saw a recent private company survey that said…
The Importance of Leadership Accountability in Driving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies
By Marty Belle, Therese Procter and Viona Young Chris Rainey’s latest HR Leaders podcasts featured Stephanie Murphy (People Analytics Leader at Dell Technologies), and together they discussed the topic of accountable leaders through…
The Best Ways Employers Can Support Those Observing Ramadan
Today marks the beginning of Ramadan – a month-long period of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by millions of Muslims around the world. This will see many Muslim people adjusting…
