News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
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 […]
AI has become the ultimate symbol of innovation — a buzzword that grabs attention and fuels excitement. But here’s the reality: not everything labeled “AI” is truly transformative. For many companies, it’s nothing more than a surface-level add-on, with chatbots and basic automation serving as a quick attempt to appear cutting-edge. True AI-first companies operate […]
By Craig Maloney, CEO, InStride and Ehsan Zaffar, Professor, Founder and Executive Director, The Difference Engine at Arizona State University Companies are at a crossroads in determining how to achieve their diversity, equity, and inclusion goals while complying with anticipated restrictions on affirmative action-type programs. As companies explore strategies that still achieve DEI outcomes, offering […]
After a year when the perils of not carrying out thorough candidate checks put employee screening firmly in the headlines more than once, Matrix Security Watchdog’s Susie Thomson reveals what the next 12 months have in store for this increasingly important area of HR. After the tragic results of the Metropolitan Police’s failure to carry […]
In HRchat episode 768, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Andy Garrett, Founder and President of AG Thrive. Andy is not only a friend and collaborator but also a world-renowned thought leader on resilience and employee burnout. Our conversation was an eye-opener on the growing challenges employees face today and the strategies both […]
Ever wondered how AI is reshaping leadership in today’s evolving workplace? Join us as we sit down with Andrea Di Vetta, a passionate lecturer in business and HRM at Anglia Ruskin University and past Disrupt Cambridge speaker. Listen as Andrea offers an insider’s perspective on the fusion of AI, leadership, and organizational change. He delves […]
Unlock the secrets to transforming HR in the manufacturing sector with Monica Anderton, the Chief Human Resources Officer at DS Smith. Monica takes us through her remarkable journey of revolutionizing HR across various industries, shedding light on the innovative strategies implemented at their Lebanon, Indiana facility. With severe hiring challenges and an intense competition for […]
By Carie Galati CHRO at Desert Financial In an era when retaining talent and fostering growth are paramount, Desert Financial Credit Union is setting new benchmarks in employee development with its InvestED education program. In just four years, InvestED has achieved a remarkable 32% participation rate among eligible employees—a rate 1,600% higher than the industry […]
With Donald Trump reclaiming the presidency, HR leaders are once again presented with the challenge of navigating a work environment influenced by political polarization. While the full extent of Trump’s policies remains to be seen, his re-election signals the return of rhetoric that has, historically, been polarizing and, at times, divisive. For organizations aiming to […]
Trust is a cornerstone of workplace culture, fostering collaboration and engagement. With the rise of digital HR solutions, companies now have powerful tools to ensure transparency and ethical treatment, key factors that nurture employee trust. Digital HR platforms not only improve access to resources but also establish accountability by creating streamlined, transparent workflows that support […]