Augmented talent: Could AI skills reshape pay equity?
Two employees, same role, same pay – but wildly different output thanks to AI. While some workers harness these tools to supercharge productivity, others remain hesitant adopters. Here, Gethin Nadin of Benifex examines whether mastering AI should come with financial rewards – and what happens when we leave this transformation to chance.
Progress through transparency: A turning point for disability inclusion in the workplace
Following the publication of a landmark report on workplace disability inclusion, Gethin Nadin urges employers to move past quotas and give disabled people the opportunities they deserve.
HR in 2050: From hidden powerhouse to future of the workplace
To secure its future, HR can no longer be the hidden powerhouse of the organisation, warns Gethin Nadin. For HR to bring value and uphold its reputation in 2050, the profession must become its own biggest champion.
Why financial wellbeing in 2025 will reclaim the spotlight
At the start of every year, Gethin Nadin explores the latest trends, research findings and employee benefit strategies to help guide your financial wellbeing approach. Here’s what you need to know for 2025.
Preparing HR for 2030: Ten intentions to drive future success
How can HR build itself into a highly influential, change-driving, tech-bolstered profession by 2030? Gethin Nadin sets out ten intentions to help us get there…
Sickness management policies: Are they worth the paper they’re written on?
Workplace Wellbeing Action Group shares collective perspectives on sickness management policies and creating the greatest impact on employee wellbeing.
The right to request a four-day week: A vision for the future of work
HRZone wellbeing columnist, Gethin Nadin, explores the significance of the right to request a four-day working week.
How to tackle skyrocketing rise in UK workplace sickness costs
New think tank data reveals UK workplace sickness costs have risen by 30% in six years to £100bn annually. How do we even begin to turn this around? Gethin Nadin recommends three actions for employers.
United for change: Government-employer partnerships to transform society
Following the King’s speech, wellbeing expert Gethin Nadin explores how ‘Government-employer partnerships will transform UK society in the next decade’.
The wild west of workplace wellbeing
What exactly is wellbeing and why does it matter? The truth is, workplace wellbeing is mid-evolution and the commercialisation of the concept is causing confusion. We need to remind ourselves of what workplace wellbeing really is.
Are employee assistance programmes worth the investment?
Workplace Wellbeing Action Group members share collective opinions, advice and best practice for employers with, or considering buying, an Employee Assistance Programme in 2024.
Sick note culture and the rise of ‘Corpowelfare’
Gethin Nadin responds to the Prime Minister’s plans to tackle “sick note culture” with government ‘Corpowelfare’ approach.
Work and Pensions Secretary claims mental health “gone too far”
Following mental health comments made by the Work and Pensions Secretary and plans to make people signed off work with “mild” conditions search for work, Wellbeing expert Gethin Nadin brings some much-needed clarity on the matter.
500 UK employers fail to pay minimum wage: What’s going on?
Over 500 UK employers have breached the National Minimum Wage (NMW) law, leaving over 172,000 workers out of pocket. Wellbeing expert Gethin Nadin examines why this is not only unjust, but a significant wellbeing issue that we must put a stop to.
Catastrophe looms: Skyrocketing employee stress levels paint a terrifying picture of the workplace tomorrow
Gethin Nadin reveals the shocking reality of how stress is showing up in the UK workplace, and how organisations are losing millions by ignoring it.
2024 financial wellbeing trends: Five creative ways to put more money into people’s pockets
Gethin Nadin recommends five creative ways to put more money into your employees’ pockets in 2024.
Buffering against micro-stressors: Helping our people cope better this World Mental Health Day
How can employers mitigate the impact of micro-stressors this World Mental Health Day?
Should we follow Zoom’s lead in the home vs office debate?
Why we need to deliver a structured hybrid approach that works for the majority.
Hush holidays: Another HR hype to quash
We should be empowering our people to work in whatever ways get them the best results and not shaming them for their choices.
Pride 2023: Why we should engage but never assume
Heterosexuality isn’t the norm and assumptions lead to oppression.