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The Workforce Cliff is Now a Leadership Imperative
For years, workforce constraints were treated as an HR problem to solve. If talent was scarce, then the logic went that HR would fix it by refining the employer brand,…
Upskilling Women for the Tech Driven Workplace
We often hear talk about talent shortages, skills gaps, and future‑proofing our workforces. Yet when it comes to technology roles, one of the most persistent issues isn’t lack of talent,…
‘Politeness Burnout’: When Being Nice Comes at a Cost
One of the most under‑recognized work challenges I’ve encountered is what is sometimes described as politeness burnout. Unlike classic burnout tied to workload or deadlines, this experience stems from the…
Swipe Right…on a New Job?
In case you hadn’t heard, Tinder may be the new hot spot for finding a job. The traditional model of polishing a résumé, uploading it to a job board, and…
The Cost of Indecision: Why Faster Decisions Are Becoming a Competitive Advantage
One of the most consistent patterns I see in leaders is hesitation. Not to be confused with thoughtful deliberation, as this is extremely valuable. I’m talking about prolonged indecision that…
What is the Role of Courage in Leadership Today?
In today’s rapidly shifting world, the traditional expectations of leadership are falling short. I’ve seen firsthand how volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (the VUCA world) have fundamentally reshaped what it…
Reimagining Workplace Leadership and the Future of Work
Our Founder & CEO, David Fairhurst, recently had the pleasure of joining Carmen Sederino on the Beyond the Keynote podcast for a conversation that was both deeply personal and highly practical. They…
What We’re Reading: Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson
For this month’s reading material, we turned our attention to communication and collaboration at work, and that led us straight to Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson. After weighing up…
Why Apprenticeships Are No Longer Just for Entry-Level
We’ve all heard the old stereotype: apprenticeships are for entry-level roles. A foot in the door for young workers with limited experience who are trying to get some experience. But…
OrgShakers Welcomes Carlos Butler-Vale
OrgShakers is delighted to welcome Carlos Butler‑Vale to our global team of senior People & Culture experts. Carlos joins OrgShakers with more than a decade of experience leading enterprise‑level transformation…
The Slippery Slope of a Side Hustle
In today’s fast-evolving labor market, the ‘side hustle’ phenomenon has become more than just a trend, it’s now a reality for the majority of workers. Recent surveys show that nearly…
Is ‘Pulling a Sickie’ a Sign of Something Deeper?
Every February 3rd, the tongue-in-cheek awareness of National Pull a Sickie Day sweeps through newsfeeds and office corridors in the UK. It acts as a cheeky reminder that many of…
