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Global electric car sales are set to reach around 17 million by the end of 2024. The projected revenue in the Electric Vehicles market in the United Kingdom is expected to reach US$34.0bn. This market segment is foreseen to display a compound annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 8.56%, resulting in a projected market volume […]
Navigating Civil Discourse in the Workplace As someone who’s spent years engaging with leaders on complex topics, I’ve seen how quickly conversations can become divisive, especially in today’s climate. Whether we’re discussing politics, social issues, or organizational strategy, maintaining civility and finding common ground can feel like an uphill battle. In episode 745 of the […]
Workplace Mentorship and Sponsorship is Good for Business: It’s Time to Reimagine the Model! By Christine Morris and Julie Cafley We know mentorship drives career growth. Fortune 500 companies know this, too. That’s why 84 per cent of them have some form of mentoring program, according to a 2022 study. And while these programs exist, […]
The Changing Candidate Experience and Tech to Streamline Interview Scheduling As the increasingly competitive market makes it harder for candidates, jobseekers are getting increasingly jaded with poor recruitment experiences. Long wait times to schedule, ghosting, and a lack of communication are placing a bigger burden on candidates than in previous years. Indeed, today’s guest says […]
Celebrating Workplace Culture Trailblazers Across Five Key Categories HRZone, a leading digital UK HR publication, has just revealed the finalists for its 2024 Culture Pioneer Awards, an initiative that honors companies and leaders driving real, lasting change in workplace culture. Now in its fifth year, the Culture Pioneer Awards recognize organizations and individuals who have […]
In HRchat episode 742, we consider the business case for caring about culture. My guest this time is Becky Norman, Managing Editor of online HR and L&D publications HRZone and TrainingZone.For the past seven years, Becky has worked closely with industry practitioners and thought leaders to ensure the publications offer a rich source of real-world insight to […]
The Key to Winning the Battle for Top Talent By Tal Clark, CEO, Instant Financial It’s a hyper-competitive hiring and labor landscape, and HR professionals face the dual challenge of attracting new applicants while also retaining the high-value talent they already have. Many of them recognize that balancing the evolving expectations of a diverse workforce […]
Curious about how to bridge the ever-widening skills gap in the tech industry? In HRchat episode 741, I welcome Laurie Carey, CEO of Nebula Academy, who brings 40+ years of industry wisdom, including an impactful decade at Microsoft. Laurie shares her approach to tech training, emphasizing the importance of psychological safety and resilience. Discover how these […]