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'Slow work movement' | A trend where employees work 'intentionally'
A business' main priority is to drive profit and ensure the productivity of its...
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AI and augmentation | Elon Musk says jobs will be 'kinda like a hobby' in the future
Another AI commentator is none other than Elon Musk. The often controversial 'X'...
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Ancient Egypt | Work register from 1250 BC reveals similarities to modern staff absences
Recently, news has emerged of a limestone tablet, dating back to around 1250 BC,...
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'Money dysmorphia' | Gen Z and Millennials most likely to have warped perception of finances
We all know the saying 'money doesn't buy you happiness'. Even though many of us know this to be...
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Divisive or essential | Tory minster says companies should butt out of political activism, are they right?
It seems that, in recent years, there's been an expectation that businesses should weigh in on the...
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'We made a mistake' | What Bumble's ad controversy teaches us about cultivating diversity of thought
The dating app Bumble, once famous for giving female daters the power of messaging first, has found itself...
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Brink of collapse | UK universities face decline - what could this mean for firms' recruitment?
UK universities could face closure as 40% report struggling with budget deficits, according to a new...
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Mental Health | Is wellbeing your employer's or your own responsibility?
This week, which brought attention to mental health and wellbeing, isn't something that only exists...
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'Stay in our lane' | Bud Light's U-turn on brand ethics was a watershed moment. Now, the brand is doubling down
It's a difficult time to be a brand with a moral compass. Ethically aligning your business to societal...
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L&D | Why you should tie in personal and professional development
More and more staff are telling their employer they want quality learning and development opportunities....
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'Great resignation' et al. | HR is overrun with buzzwords - but that's not a bad thing
Are buzzwords & catchphrases like the 'great resignation' and 'quiet quitting' a help or a hindrance...
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Met Gala | Why workplace authenticity is ingrained in personal style
Personal style is something we all have whether we are conscious of it or not. The decisions we make...
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Working hard or hardly working | Can employers still demand a strong work ethic in today's market?
A new study from ADP found that a “strong work ethic” is the number one skill companies are looking...
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Workin' 9-to-7 | Are 10-hour days the four-day week solution?
So many business owners are disregarding the notion of a four-day week as the thought of getting as much...
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Interpersonal comms | Does L&D need to catch up to cope with Gen Z's learning needs?
Gen-Z are, of course, unique in the workplace. They're socially conscious, tech literate, and they...
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Boss denies 'culture of fear' | There's no point in asking staff their opinion if you're not going to listen
An international HR story recently made headlines when Mayor of the Canadian town Windsor denied having...
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Silencing political views | Bringing (a version of) yourself to work
Honesty is at the heart of us being our authentic selves in the workplace. But employers must recognise...
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Which gen had it worse? | We must find common ground in a multi-generational workforce
Employers often critique younger workers as being overly sensitive and not resilient. The real characteristic...
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Stress Awareness Month | If employers really want to address the burnout crisis, give your staff less work
April marks Stress Awareness Month, a crucial time to shed light on the causes of stress, its symptoms,...
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May I take your coder? | Robot employees take over hospitality service - but they will augment better in offices
The hospitality sector is seeing a rise in the use of robots in replacement of waiters and waitresses....
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