Ideas & Insights

We would like to share some of our latest thinking about the big issues in HR. Please let us know what you think …

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    09th June 2025

    Breaking the Silence Around Male Fertility Support in the Workplace

    Every HR professional will have witnessed firsthand how personal challenges can spill into the workplace, affecting performance, engagement, and overall wellbeing. However, one area that continues to remain shrouded in silence is male infertility. Despite men accounting for approximately half of all fertility issues, discussions around male reproductive health are often sidelined, leading to a […]

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    04th June 2025

    Interview Transparency: Should Employers Share Questions in Advance?

    In today’s evolving talent landscape, HR professionals are increasingly re-evaluating traditional hiring practices to foster fairness, inclusivity, and effectiveness. One such practice under scrutiny is whether to provide interview questions to candidates in advance. While this approach may seem unconventional, it’s gaining traction as organizations strive to create more equitable and insightful recruitment experiences. The […]

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    03rd June 2025

    What We’re Reading: Immortal HR by Marc S. Miller

    The role of HR has never been more prominent. Battling the likes of a global pandemic, the ever present threat of burnout, and the emergence of a ‘quiet quitting’ mindset are just a few examples of the storm that HR has been weathering these past few years – and yet, just when it seems all […]

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    02nd June 2025

    Pride Month 2025: Does the ‘C’ in C-Suite Stand for ‘Champion’?

    Pride Month is not only a celebration, it’s also a powerful reminder of how far we have come and how much promise lies ahead. Many organizations now celebrate inclusivity with vibrant campaigns and visible support for the LGBTQ+ community…but the real opportunity for transformation lies beyond the rainbow bunting: it’s in the boardroom. Authentic LGBTQ+ […]

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    28th May 2025

    Should Employers Be Offering Catastrophe Insurance as an Employee Benefit?

    In January 2025, Southern California faced a devastating series of wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton fires, which collectively destroyed over 18,000 structures and resulted in 30 fatalities. The economic impact was staggering, with insured losses estimated between $35 billion and $45 billion, making it the most expensive wildfire disaster in U.S. history. Whilst this […]

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    27th May 2025

    ‘Holiday Hoarding’: What Is It and Why Should Employers Be Concerned?

    Change has become an almost commonplace thing in the modern workplace, and with the increasing pace of change comes the increasing pace of the workforce, too. It’s no wonder, therefore, that a concerning trend seems to be emerging amongst employees – ‘holiday hoarding’. This phenomenon occurs when employees become increasingly hesitant to utilize their full […]

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    22nd May 2025

    Rethinking Talent Strategy: Why HR Leaders Must Champion Internal Mobility

    HR leaders today face an urgent challenge: adapt their workforce strategies to navigate economic uncertainty or risk losing talent to career stagnation. At a time of hiring freezes, budget constraints, and layoffs, external recruitment slows – but internal mobility must accelerate. This is because history shows it’s the organizations that redeploy and upskill their workforce […]

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    19th May 2025

    How to Manage a Narcissistic Employee

    Every team has its share of diverse personalities, but managing a narcissistic employee can pose a unique set of challenges. On the surface, narcissistic individuals may appear confident, ambitious, and even charismatic. Beneath the surface, however, their behaviors can erode trust, disrupt team dynamics, and create an emotionally draining work environment. As employers, it’s vital […]

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    15th May 2025

    The End of Jobs? The Rise of the Skills-Based Organization

    For centuries, the concept of a “job” – a defined set of responsibilities assigned to an individual – has shaped how organizations operate, how work is allocated, and how employees are managed. However, the traditional job structure is becoming increasingly obsolete as technological advancements, globalization, and shifting workforce dynamics accelerate the pace of change. Organizations […]

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    14th May 2025

    5 Simple Ways to Make Learning Stick

    It’s Learning at Work Week, and this acts as the perfect reminder that development isn’t a one-off training session, but rather an opportunity to be seized on a daily basis. Indeed, a LinkedIn study found that a massive 94% of employees said they would stay longer with an employer who invested in their learning and […]

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    13th May 2025

    Supporting an Employee Returning from Mental Health-Related Absence

    In today’s workplace, supporting employees with their mental health isn’t just a matter of ticking compliance boxes…it’s a moral imperative and a business-critical issue. According to mental health charity Mind, one in six workers experiences mental health problems such as anxiety or depression. Yet, many employees still feel hesitant to disclose these struggles or take […]

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