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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…
Is AI Creating ‘Workslop’?
An article from Harvard Business Review recently caught my eye. The article centered around this idea that generative AI tools are flooding workplaces with superficially polished but ultimately shallow output…
What We’re Reading: The Stress Code by Richard Sutton
It’s Stress Awareness Week, and this played a big role in helping us to decide what our monthly read would be. After scouring through multiple great choices, we ultimately landed…
The Hidden Cost of Avoiding Money Conversations at Work
Pay is a fundamental aspect of the employee experience. According to a study by PwC, 92% of employees expect their payroll to be accurate and on time, indicating that even…
Happiness at Work in the Age of Intelligent Technology
According to PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer, AI is associated with a near-fourfold increase in productivity growth in exposed sectors. But it’s not just technology which can improve productivity.…
The Shift from Jobs to Skills: Building a Workforce for the Future
In a world where change is constant, traditional job structures are being redefined. Roles that once seemed permanent are now evolving faster than ever, driven by technology, automation, and new…
