News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
What if the candidate whose resume looks “wrong” is actually the person your organisation needs most? It’s a question that came up repeatedly during my recent HRchat conversation with István Szabó. His own career makes him an interesting person with whom to explore it. István has served in the French Foreign Legion, worked in security […]
HR professionals from across New York State will descend on Buffalo later this month as the 2026 SHRM New York State Conference takes place September 28–30 at the Buffalo Convention Center. This year’s theme, “Creating Workplace Magic,” feels particularly timely. HR leaders are navigating the rapid adoption of AI, changing employee expectations, increasingly complex employment […]
Over the past 25 years, HR has undergone a pretty extraordinary transformation. Personnel departments have become People teams, administrative functions have become strategic partners, and a profession once dominated by policies, contracts and processes is increasingly expected to provide leadership on culture, wellbeing, organisational performance, workforce data and, more recently, AI. But beneath all that […]
The workplace has changed a lot over the past decade. Organizations are navigating new technologies, evolving employee expectations, remote and hybrid work models and a growing need for more inclusive and adaptable cultures. In this environment, strong leadership is no longer just a desirable quality. It has become a key factor in helping businesses remain […]
Leadership expectations continue to shift as organizations respond to technological change, new workforce dynamics and growing demands for effective management. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2026, global employee engagement declined from 21 per cent in 2024 to 20 per cent in 2025, while manager engagement also fell during the same period. Those […]
In addition to covering large-scale global events such as SHRM, ATD, and HR Tech Conference, I’ve been involved in building business communities and producing events for HR professionals and business leaders for nearly 20 years. From my early career at Haymarket and Ultima Media, through to co-founding the InnovateWork series in Toronto and across Canada, […]
Psychometric assessments have become a familiar part of the employee lifecycle. Employers use them to help select candidates, identify leadership potential, support development, inform internal mobility and, increasingly, assess skills. But familiarity shouldn’t automatically equal trust. As HR teams gain access to an ever-growing number of assessment platforms, and as artificial intelligence makes it easier […]
Why Alignment, Agility and AI Matter More Than Ever The future of work has been a favourite conference topic for years. But increasingly, it feels less like something we’re preparing for and more like something we’re already trying to navigate. AI is changing how work gets done. Hybrid working has fundamentally altered expectations around where […]
For many employees, the summer holidays represent a chance to recharge, spend time with family or finally take that long-awaited vacation. For HR teams, however, the season often brings a familiar set of challenges. Annual leave requests pile up, managers compete for limited cover, recruitment slows, and employee engagement can dip as teams operate with […]
Despite mounting concerns about the global economy, employees continue to feel confident about their own careers, workplaces and ability to adapt to change, according to SHRM‘s latest Global Employee Monitor. The Q2 2026 report, based on responses from 5,747 workers across 26 countries, paints a picture of a workforce that remains resilient even as economic […]