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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    06th May 2025

    What We’re Reading: Never Not Working by Malissa Clark

    A brand-new study recently discovered that those employees who are ‘workaholics’ are more likely to become disengaged with their moral values. This got us thinking about how being a workaholic – whilst outwardly presenting as a super engaged and committed employee – actually has detrimental effects on overall productivity and wellbeing – so much so […]

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    01st May 2025

    Tackling a ‘Hushed Hybrid’ culture

    HR professionals are at the forefront of navigating the evolving dynamics of workplace culture. So, with more and more organizations increasing the number of in-office workdays, the rise of ‘hushed hybrid’ working – when front-line managers quietly allow employees to work remotely despite official Return to Office (RTO) mandates – presents a critical challenge that […]

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    28th April 2025

    Rethinking Health and Safety in the Age of Hybrid Work

    In just a few short years, the definition of ‘the workplace’ has undergone a dramatic transformation. Kitchens became conference rooms, spare bedrooms turned into full-time offices, and coffee tables doubled as desks. As organizations embraced remote and hybrid models in response to global disruptions, a new normal emerged – one marked by flexibility, autonomy, and, […]

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    25th April 2025

    The Metaverse and the Future of Work: What HR Professionals Need to Know

    For a concept once hailed as the next technological revolution, the metaverse has experienced a lull in mainstream attention. However, for HR professionals, the metaverse’s potential to transform work has not gone away. As digital transformation continues to redefine workplace dynamics, the metaverse represents a frontier brimming with opportunities to enhance employee experience, collaboration, and […]

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    10th April 2025

    Once Upon a Time in HR…the Sequel

    Once upon a time, in a workplace not so far away, three employees faced challenges that tested the magic of their HR departments. With the right support from their employers, they knew that they could find their happily ever after… “Hansel and the Breadcrumbs” Hansel was excited to start his new job. He had worked […]

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    10th April 2025

    Supporting Employees with Parkinson’s

    Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, coordination, and cognitive functions, and it is estimated that around 10 million people globally are living with Parkinson’s. Therefore, ensuring employees with Parkinson’s receive the right support is essential not only for their wellbeing but also for ensuring that they are able to continue to […]

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    10th April 2025

    Navigating The “Great Detachment”

    The modern workforce is undergoing profound shifts, with a significant trend emerging among younger employees: the “Great Detachment.” This phenomenon, taking cues from the post-pandemic “Great Resignation”, reflects a growing number of employees staying in roles despite feeling unfulfilled and disengaged. Alarmingly, Gallup’s State of the Workplace 2024 report reveals that only 23% of employees globally […]

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    09th April 2025

    Can AI Help Reduce Employee Burnout?

    As employers, we are constantly looking for ways to improve employee wellbeing. One of the most prominent barriers to achieving this goal is employee burnout – a condition that is characterized by emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by heavy workloads, high expectations, and the ever-blurring lines between our work lives and our personal lives. […]

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    08th April 2025

    What We’re Reading: Humanocracy by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini

    The corporate world can at times be guilty of adhering to traditional (and, dare we say, outdated!) bureaucratic systems that prioritize control and efficiency at the expense of creativity and motivation. Well, to challenge this issue, we grabbed ourselves a copy of Gary Hamel’s and Michele Zanini’s book, Humanocracy: Creating Organizations as Amazing as the […]

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