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Workforce Challenges in the European Industrial Sector In the European industrial landscape, workforce challenges are substantial. According to a French interministerial report published in November 2023, industrial projects, particularly in areas such as nuclear energy, hydrogen, and the energy transition, are rapidly expanding. However, the sector is facing an unprecedented labor shortage despite increasing hiring […]
Bridging the Gap: Labor Shortages and Disconnected Youth The UK is facing a deepening youth employment crisis. Recent reports indicate that nearly one million young people aged 16-24 are classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), a worrying trend that threatens economic growth and social stability. At the same time, industries like construction […]
Workplace success isn’t just based on achieving your numbers. It hinges on the development of people and growth. Employees experience the most success when they can continue to expand their knowledge and advance in their careers, and businesses have the most success when they inspire their workforce to build and perform innovative, new skills. This […]
Trump and Trudeau 2.0: A Rocky Start to a Renewed Relationship With Donald J. Trump set to return to the White House in January 2025 as the 47th President of the United States, his relationship with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is already off to a tense start. A recent alleged insult from Trump, suggesting […]
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 […]
In my latest episode of HRchat, I had the pleasure of speaking with Trapper Yates, VP of Global Compensation at HP. Trapper and I covered several timely topics, but the one that really stood out was the issue of pay transparency—a subject that’s been gaining momentum in recent months. The Push for Pay Transparency Trapper shared how HP, like many […]
As we begin a new year, the ever-evolving landscape of Human Resources continues to shape the way businesses attract, retain, and nurture talent. HR professionals and business leaders are at the forefront of this transformation, adapting to emerging trends that redefine the workplace. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top 10 HR trends for […]
Performance evaluations have transcended the traditional one-sided feedback model. Contemporary organizations are embracing a two-way approach by integrating self-evaluation into the process, granting employees the agency to appraise their own performance. Self-assessment not only prompts individuals to engage in introspection but also supplies managers with invaluable information, shedding light on an employee’s self-awareness and capacity […]
This article is part of a two-part series written with Business Sherpa Group on compensation review. We’ve covered types of compensation strategies here, and you can read the second part on conducting a compensation review at your business on the Business Sherpa Group website. — Does your organization have a compensation philosophy? A compensation philosophy outlines how an […]
One of the most effective ways to determine how to respond to any sensed unconscious bias or microaggression towards you is to use your internal GPS. I call this examining the Peeve or Leave question. The Peeve or Leave question should always be your first step in navigating unconscious bias in the workplace — or any […]