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What Lessons Can Employers Learn from France’s Bold Move on Older Workers?
There has long been a disconnect between the immense value midlife employees can offer and the actual opportunities available to them. That’s why the recent announcement by the French government – a national campaign to boost employment for workers over 50 – feels both revolutionary and long overdue. France’s labor minister, Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet, captured it […]
Emojis, Generational Diversity and Digital Fluency in the Workplace
As World Emoji Day rolls around each July 17th, it’s a timely reminder that the way we communicate at work is always evolving … and becoming increasingly visual. Emojis have grown from informal texting shorthand into a rich, digital language that transcends borders – we like to call this language ‘cybernese’. But while these colourful […]
Emotional Intelligence: A Strategic Imperative for HR and Business Success
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, Emotional Intelligence (EQ) has emerged not as a “nice to have,” but as a critical business imperative. Once dismissed as a soft skill, EQ is now recognized as a foundational capability for leadership, innovation, resilience, and organizational performance. For HR professionals, understanding and leveraging EQ is essential to building empowered, […]
Behind Closed Doors: How Employers Can Support Addiction in the Workplace
Employers have a duty to cultivate a workplace culture where people feel supported, not scrutinised; understood, not judged. Addiction – whether to substances or behaviours – remains one of the most pressing yet quietly managed issues in today’s workforce. Often hidden behind absenteeism, performance dips, or behavioural changes, addiction can deeply affect both the individual […]
Mastering Time and Soft Skills: A Dual Imperative for Modern Leadership
In today’s fast-paced, hybrid, and AI-augmented workplace, the most effective leaders are not just those who work the hardest – but those who manage their time and relationships with strategic intent. For HR professionals guiding leadership development, the convergence of time mastery and soft skill cultivation is no longer optional – it’s essential. The Time […]
What We’re Reading: Bold by Katarina Berg
In a world that is ever-changing, it can sometimes feel daunting to take risks – especially from an HR perspective. But it is not more than every that HR need to be bold, and this is why this month we have chosen to read Bold: A New Era of Strategic HR by Katarina Berg. Katarina […]
The Power of Small Talk in the Evolving Workplace
In today’s fast-paced, digitally driven work environment, small talk may seem like a quaint relic of the past. Yet, for business leaders navigating hybrid teams, remote onboarding, and evolving communication norms, small talk is more than just filler – it’s a strategic asset. As the nature of workplace interaction continues to shift, mastering the art […]
Coaching and Mentoring in the Modern Workplace
In today’s dynamic and often unpredictable work environment, coaching and mentoring have emerged as essential tools for employee development, engagement, and retention. As organizations strive to navigate the complexities of hybrid work, generational diversity, and evolving employee expectations, HR professionals are uniquely positioned to champion these developmental practices. This article synthesizes recent insights and research […]
How HR Can Champion Eco-Conscious AI Integration
The age of AI has arrived, and with it an urgent question for eco-conscious organizations: how can they embrace the productivity gains of generative AI while staying true to their environmental values? There has been a growing awareness about the environmental cost of advanced technologies. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, for example, consume significant computing […]
Reimagining PTO: Building a Culture of True Time Off and Mental Wellness
In today’s evolving workplace, paid time off (PTO) is no longer just a checkbox on a benefits package—it’s a critical component of employee well-being, productivity, and retention. Yet, despite its importance, many organizations still struggle to create a culture where employees feel empowered to truly disconnect. For HR professionals, the challenge lies not only in […]
Welcome to the HR Multiverse #3: Building Resilience through Agility
In the first article of this series, we explored the HR multiverse – a planning model that prepares for multiple simultaneous futures in an unpredictable world. In the second, we looked at how internal mobility allows talent to flow in response to shifting business needs, preventing bottlenecks and boosting retention. In the third and final […]
Welcome to the HR Multiverse #2: Optimizing Flow in the Face of Stagnation
In the first part of this article series, we explored the concept of the HR multiverse. This is the idea that in today’s volatile business landscape, employers must be working with HR to plan for multiple possible futures at once. With shifts like the recent U.S. tariffs disrupting global flows and introducing economic uncertainty, adaptability […]
