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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 […]
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 […]
World Cup HR Lessons from the Global Workplace The World Cup isn’t just a celebration of football. It’s also a fascinating reminder that high-performing teams come in all shapes, sizes, cultures, and styles. As HR professionals know, the strongest organizations aren’t built from clones. They’re built from diverse individuals who bring different perspectives, strengths, experiences, […]
Why Digital Identity Will Shape the Future of Workforce Screening One of the most thought-provoking presentations at the recent Professional Background Screening Association’s Europe & Africa Summit came from David Crack, Chair of the Association of Digital Verification Professionals, who explored the rapidly evolving world of digital identity and what it means for employers, screening providers and […]
The world’s largest gathering of HR professionals is set to return this month as the annual SHRM conference and expo welcomes thousands of workplace leaders, people professionals, and business executives to Orlando, Florida. Hosted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), SHRM26 will take place from June 15 to 19 at the Orange County […]
The fastest way to lose trust as a leader is to pretend you’re fine when you’re not. That was one of the most powerful takeaways from my recent conversation with Russell Robinson, leadership strategist, emotional intelligence practitioner, educator at American University, and founder of Amplified Research & Consulting. Russell joined me on the HRchat Podcast […]
Workplace bullying is often treated as a worst-case scenario — something leaders hope good culture and strong policies will prevent. But new data suggests a different reality. In HRchat Podcast episode 893 – due for release next week – Bill Banham interviews Mary Cullen, Founder and Managing Director at Insight HR, about the Irish Workplace […]
Rethinking People Risk in the AI Era A candidate can look flawless on paper – the right experience, the right skills, the right interview answers – and still become the person who undermines team trust, damages culture, or creates reputational risk with a single public post. That’s the growing challenge facing HR leaders today. In […]
AI is Forcing a Hard Question: Are We Improving Work or Quietly Deleting It? AI is accelerating a question many organisations have managed to sidestep for years: are we improving the way work gets done, or simply removing parts of it without redesigning what comes next? In episode 891 of the HRchat Podcast, I spoke […]
“I think I’m resigning.” It’s not something most professionals plan to say out loud in the middle of a meeting—but for Jennifer Outlaw, that moment of honesty became a turning point. What followed wasn’t just a career shift; it was a complete redefinition of success, leadership, and personal alignment. In this episode of the HRchat […]