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At OrgShakers, we pride ourselves on staying close to the challenges and opportunities shaping modern organizations.
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Marquis Who’s Who Honours David Fairhurst as a Global Leader in HR
We are very proud to see that our Founder and CEO David Fairhurst has been elected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes,…
The New Role of Trust in the Workplace
For years, trust in the workplace has been a background hum threaded through strategy, performance, and culture work. In the last year, the dull roar seems to have morphed into…
What Should Employers Leave in 2025?
Each year, we like to ask the OrgShakers team what practices and mindsets they believe employers should be leaving behind in the year that has passed to help them begin…
What We’re Reading: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
As we head into December, we wanted our final read of the year to feel seasonally appropriate while still delivering meaningful insights for leaders and HR professionals. And after looking…
Don’t Let Wisdom Walk Away: The Hidden Art of Knowledge Interviews
Every organization has been there; that moment when a key employee moves on, and suddenly we realize how much of their knowledge existed only in their head. It’s not just…
How to Make Employee Feedback Actually Useful
Feedback is one of the most powerful tools employers can utilize, as when wielded correctly, it can truly drive change in an organization. However, too often organizations will launch a…
The Gift of Recognition: Creative Ways to Appreciate Your Team Over the Holidays
The holiday period is always a golden opportunity to shine a spotlight on the efforts of your people, helping to build a culture of appreciation that lasts well beyond December.…
Seasonal Hiring and Onboarding: How to Make Temporary Teams Feel Permanent
It’s not news to hear that the holiday season often brings a surge in temporary staffing needs. Whether it’s retail floor help, customer‑service agents, logistics crew or other seasonal roles,…
Virtual Holiday Spirit: Engaging Remote Teams for the Festive Season
In our increasingly distributed workforce, creating a meaningful holiday experience for remote or hybrid employees has its own unique challenges…which opens up a pool of opportunities for employers. With about…
The Secret to Stronger Teams? Offboard and Onboard Your Internal Talent
When an employee is hired into an organization, employers often rejoice. They offer elaborate onboarding journeys, training plans, and buddy-pairing introductions to ensure this new hire is assimilated into life…
Building HR Credibility: Why This Moment Matters More Than Ever
By David Fairhurst, Founder & CEO, OrgShakers For many years, HR professionals have spoken about earning a strategic seat at the executive table. Yet today, that ambition has taken on…
Wellbeing Starts with Great Work Design
Wellbeing programmes have always been a popular investment. Think yoga classes, mindfulness apps, fruit bowls…employers have tried all sorts of innovative little ways to help lessen those feelings of stress…
