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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 […]
After years of disruption, uncertainty, and accelerated change, one thing has become clear: the world of work doesn’t need more polished conferences – it needs honest conversations. That’s why the return of Disrupt Dublin, taking place on February 26th, 2026, feels not just timely, but necessary. This morning, I recorded an episode of the HRchat […]
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 […]
Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 drivers’ championship yesterday in Abu Dhabi, edging Max Verstappen by just two points at the end of a year‑long three‑way fight with Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri. His season was defined less by dominant wins and more by consistency, mental reset after setbacks, and the ability to execute […]
When the ground beneath work is shifting as fast as it is today, panic is a natural reaction but not a productive one. In a HRchat episode 861, I sat down with Karla Eidem, North American Regional Managing Director at the Project Management Institute (PMI), to explore a better path: grounding change in strategy, skills, […]
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 […]