News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
In episode 860 of the HRchat Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with David Duckworth, Co-Founder and COO at Ben, a fast-growing benefits and rewards platform reshaping how organisations design, manage, and deliver benefits to their people. Our conversation explored how HR leaders can rethink employee benefits in the era of hybrid work, automation, […]
How HR Can Use AI to Make Work Fairer, More Engaging, and More Human Artificial intelligence is transforming how HR leaders approach fairness, engagement, and efficiency — but the smartest teams aren’t using AI to replace people. They’re using it to amplify them. In episode 858 of the HRchat Podcast, I welcomed back Lindsay Clayborne, […]
Between April and June 2025, 948,000 young people aged 16 to 24 in the UK were classified as NEET, meaning they were not in education, employment, or training. That’s 12.5% of the youth population, and it’s on the rise. Beneath the statistics lies a deeper story about how social infrastructure, education, and the workplace are […]
Change is the only constant in business, but according to McKinsey, over 50% of organizational change initiatives fail. Why? Because while strategy may be clear on paper, the human side of change is often misunderstood or under-supported. In episode 854 of the HRchat Podcast, I sat down with Georgie Cooke, Learning and Change Strategist and […]
By Miranda Zolot, General Counsel, Oyster When the administration announced a $100,000 H-1B petition fee in September 2025, HR leaders had the same reaction: What now? The answer isn’t simple, but it’s also not hopeless. While these reforms fundamentally change H-1B economics, they also create opportunities to build more resilient global talent strategies. Here’s what […]
The pace of technological change is staggering, and artificial intelligence (AI) sits at the very heart of this transformation. For HR professionals and business leaders, the challenge lies in not only keeping up but also using AI responsibly and effectively to drive meaningful impact. In a recent episode of the HRchat Podcast, I spoke with […]
Matrix, a leading provider of workforce management and pre-employment screening solutions, has named Neil Jones as its new Chief Executive Officer. The move signals a major step in the company’s plans to accelerate growth and strengthen its position in the marketplace. The appointment follows a strong year for Matrix, which recently earned Star Performer recognition […]
Your careers site isn’t just a job board, it’s the front door to your employer brand. It’s where first impressions are made, expectations are set, and talent decisions begin. But according to a new industry report from Happydance, careers sites are riddled with hidden friction points that cost organizations more than they realize—sometimes to the […]
SMS Strategies to Power a More Successful Open Enrollment Open enrollment season is one of the most critical periods on the HR calendar. It’s the moment when employees make decisions that will help shape their health, wellness, and financial security for the year ahead. For HR leaders, the stakes are just as high: Clear communication […]
AI in HR: Why This is HR’s Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Lead Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future promise; it’s here, reshaping the way organizations operate and forcing leaders at every level to rethink how work gets done. In my ongoing conversations with David Creelman, CEO of Creelman Research, we’ve been diving deep into how […]