News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
In recent years, sustainability has emerged as a driving force not only behind what products people buy, but where they want to work as well. Deloitte’s 2024 survey across 44 different countries found that 72% of Gen Zers and 71% of Millennials say that environmental credentials and policies are important when considering a potential employer, […]
Ever wondered what makes the Association for Talent Development (ATD) a key player in the world of HR and professional development? This episode pulls back the curtain as Bill Banham talks with Mallory Flynn, Content Manager for Career Development, Organization Development, and Talent Management Communities at ATD. Mallory walks us through three game-changing conferences on […]
The Future of Work is Here! By Jackye Clayton, Associate Editor at HR Gazette If you missed UNLEASH America 2025—aka The International Festival of HR—in Vegas, you genuinely missed the HR event of the year. Picture the smartest minds in HR and tech, gathering to shape the future of work, leadership, and innovation. But don’t […]
Jeremy Clarkson’s recent column made me laugh – as always – but one line stopped me cold. Reflecting on scams and deception, he claimed, “No one ever checks” when it comes to CVs. “Say you got a first from Oxford,” he suggests. “No one will check.” As someone who’s spent years at the front line of background […]
At a recent working luncheon in Berlin, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) unveiled its Global Worker Project, an ambitious international research initiative that aims to reshape how employers understand and support their workforce. The event marked a key moment during SHRM’s Policy Week in Europe, which also included participation in the Global Solutions […]
In HRchat episode 808, Jackye Clayton joins Bill Banham to preview UNLEASH America 2025, an event she describes as offering “key solutions to the most pressing workplace challenges”. UNLEASH AMERICA Conference & Exhibition, one of the fastest-growing HR event in the world, is a place where global HR Leaders come to do business and discover […]
Strategic leadership is not just about setting direction and vision. It’s also about making informed operational choices that directly impact team productivity and marketing effectiveness. One of those surprisingly impactful choices lies in something seemingly simple: selecting the right video converter for your team. Nowadays, a cornerstone of digital communication is video content. You can […]
If there’s one word that sums up what HR leaders are constantly seeking, it’s this: engagement. We want employees who are present, productive, and committed. We invest in technology, training, and initiatives designed to improve wellbeing and performance. Yet many organisations are still grappling with disengagement, burnout, and high turnover. We have all seen the […]
As businesses navigate increasingly competitive markets and complex economic environments, employee onboarding has become a critical touchpoint for long-term success. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), companies are now able to streamline onboarding in ways that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the new hire experience. But with speed and automation comes a challenge: […]
Workforce Challenges in the European Industrial Sector In the European industrial landscape, workforce challenges are substantial. According to a French interministerial report published in November 2023, industrial projects, particularly in areas such as nuclear energy, hydrogen, and the energy transition, are rapidly expanding. However, the sector is facing an unprecedented labor shortage despite increasing hiring […]