News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
As organisations accelerate the adoption of AI-driven recruitment and restructure workforces in response to economic and technological change, an important workforce reality risks being overlooked: what happens when these systems collide with menopause and midlife career transition? A new UK short film, The Pause, offers a powerful lens into this issue – one that HR […]
What if the most courageous thing you could do at work wasn’t to speak louder, perform harder, or fit a predefined leadership mould — but to be yourself? That’s the central challenge explored in The Courage to Be You in the Workplace, the new book by Fiona Buckley. At a time when organisations are grappling […]
The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) has announced a new board leadership structure, signalling an important next chapter in the association’s evolution as it responds to global growth, regulatory complexity, and rapid technological change across the background screening industry. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, PBSA represents the global background screening community and plays a central […]
HR leaders are navigating one of the most complex workforce environments in recent years. Recent data from DSG Global reveals a widening gap between the skills organizations need and the capabilities their teams currently have. Succession planning is the top pain point for 66% of HR decision-makers, with 57% citing leadership pipeline shortages. Talent strategy […]
For decades, outsourcing was framed almost exclusively as a cost-saving mechanism – a way to increase capacity, reduce labor expenses and handle non-core work more efficiently. Today, that definition no longer fits today’s business needs. In an era defined by rapid change, talent scarcity and AI-driven disruption, outsourcing has evolved into a strategic lever for […]
Top Finance Talent Acquisition Trends for 2026 in the US and Canada Finance and accounting hiring in 2026 will be defined by a tight talent supply, fast-changing skill needs, and rising expectations from candidates in both the United States and Canada. About 83 percent of finance leaders report ongoing talent shortages, and more than 300,000 […]
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 […]
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, […]