News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
After years of disruption, uncertainty, and accelerated change, one thing has become clear: the world of work doesn’t need more polished conferences – it needs honest conversations. That’s why the return of Disrupt Dublin, taking place on February 26th, 2026, feels not just timely, but necessary. This morning, I recorded an episode of the HRchat […]
The Next Chapter Today is my 55th birthday. Rather than looking back, I’m looking ahead with intention. I’m marking the day by launching something new: a podcast series called The Next Chapter. The idea behind it has been shaped by conversations with people who are challenging traditional career assumptions by working longer, ramping up their […]
In episode 867 of the HRchat Podcast, I sat down with Jennifer McClure, founder of the global DisruptHR movement, to tackle a question that sits at the heart of modern people leadership: how can HR move beyond good intentions and activity metrics to deliver measurable, trusted business results—especially in an era where AI is reshaping […]
The holiday season offers a unique opportunity for companies to reinforce their culture, strengthen connection with team members, and show genuine appreciation for the work of their staff. Yet it’s also one of the busiest times of the year: employees are managing deadlines, family commitments, and often a flood of communication, while HR teams work […]
With the 2025 HR conference season at an end, it’s only natural to reflect on what we heard, what we learned, and what we expect to see in the months ahead. No surprise, AI took up a lot of the oxygen in the room at nearly every event we attended this year, but it’s not […]
Working from home is now a key part of how modern businesses run. As more companies hire people from other countries, it’s becoming normal to see teams with members located around the world. But with potential comes difficulty. To lead teams that are spread out over countries, time zones, and legal systems, you need more […]
The ground is shifting under every team, and the biggest winners are the ones treating learning not as a checkbox, but as a performance system that fuels growth, agility, and innovation. In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, I sit down with Rob Rosenthal, President of Udemy Business, to explore how learning and development is […]
A new Workhuman study suggests that putting real monetary value behind employee recognition may be one of the most effective, and overlooked, levers for boosting belonging, motivation, and organisational advocacy in 2025. The 2025 Workhuman Global Research Study: The Tangible Value of Appreciation – surveying more than 2,500 employees across the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Canada, […]
Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 drivers’ championship yesterday in Abu Dhabi, edging Max Verstappen by just two points at the end of a year‑long three‑way fight with Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri. His season was defined less by dominant wins and more by consistency, mental reset after setbacks, and the ability to execute […]
Why the Smartest Companies Are Getting Clearer, Not Quieter Amid political tension, legal shifts, and loud headlines about “DEI rollbacks” in 2025, many organizations are wondering what’s truly changing and what still matters in the year ahead. In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, we tackle that question head-on as I welcome back global inclusion […]