Performance reviews just got smarter: AI’s role in HR’s toughest process
What if your most dreaded HR process could become your most powerful? Bruce Walcroft from Betterworks reveals how AI transforms performance reviews by synthesising complex data, creating psychological safety, and delivering personalised coaching – turning annual anxiety into meaningful employee development that actually works.
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.
The science behind what makes or breaks a team
Teams don’t fail because they lack talent – they fail because of invisible choices made every day. From the split-second decision to speak up or stay silent, to whether someone steps forward or holds back. Here, Perry Timms and Kirsten Buck of PTHR reveal the science behind what really drives team success.
40% of workers experience weekly financial stress, as wages fail to keep pace with inflation
New research reveals the stark reality of the UK’s cost-of-living crisis, with two in five workers experiencing weekly financial stress while wages stagnate and essential spending cuts become the norm.
What is people science? Core theories that shape meaningful work
People science can teach us a lot about shaping meaningful work for employees. In the first of a three-part series, Perry Timms and Kirsten Buck of PTHR introduce core people science theories, explaining why these ideas hold relevance as we navigate constant change.
Empowering quiet geniuses: 10 signs of a brilliant mind at work
People with brilliant minds have great potential to thrive at work, if nurtured correctly. But how do you spot these quiet geniuses? Neuroscientist Lynda Shaw shares 10 behaviours to look out for…
What’s the conversation you’re avoiding?
It’s natural to want to avoid a tough conversation, but silence has a cost. By choosing Catalytic Conversations, you can learn to spark change that matters.
New study reveals ‘shadow AI’ trend: 54% of workers would use AI without company approval
More than half of employees say they’d use AI tools at work without their company’s authorisation, according to new global research from Boston Consulting Group. The findings highlight rising security risks, with nearly two-thirds of workers also feeling undertrained in how to use AI effectively.
HR supervision: The support your people team deserves
The emotional toll of HR work is often hidden – and rarely supported. Dr Jo Burrell, Clinical Psychologist at Ultimate Resilience, makes the case for HR supervision as a critical tool to protect wellbeing, improve decision-making, and build stronger people teams in today’s high-pressure workplaces.
Snowflakes or Boundried? The truth about Millennial managers
Millennials now make up the largest group of managers in today’s workforce, yet outdated stereotypes continue to undermine their influence. Ella Overshott, Director of Pecan Partnerships, explores the real traits of Millennial managers, debunks the ‘snowflake’ myth, and offers actionable insights on how organisations can better support and empower this vital generation of leaders.
Four-day workweeks: Success stories, lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid
The four-day workweek is slowly but surely gaining ground. Here, Phil McParlane, Founder of 4dayweelk.io., shares valuable lessons, real-world examples and common pitfalls from early adopters.
Zoom fatigue, AI FOMO and tech overload: How HR can help employees
New research shows employees face exhaustion from digital tools while also feeling eager to adopt AI to enhance productivity. LiveCareer’s Jasmine Escalera, PhD, urges HR leaders to help balance the benefits of workplace technology with the risks of its overuse.
Performance-related pay in the Civil Service: Is the government merely adding to the bureaucracy?
Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden recently outlined radical ambitions to manage performance across the Civil Service. Quentin Millington of Marble Brook examines whether performance-related pay is a step into, or away from, harmful bureaucracy.
Technostress in the workplace: How to combat this new form of burnout
Technostress is the new burn out. Find out how your employees can combat it and reclaim their digital lives through intentional, tried-and-tested strategies.
Uncomfortable realities of decision-making in conflict
We are living through a great deal of unresolved conflict worldwide. With so few strong leadership role models, conflict specialist Jane Gunn looks at 10 tough realities of making decisions during workplace conflicts – and how we can improve.
WFH under scrutiny: What does ‘Proper Work’ mean to Ex-M&S boss?
Another jab has been made at remote workers; this time from former M&S boss Lord Stuart Rose. To better understand why some leaders desire a full return to the office, we delve into their inner psyche to explore trust and control issues, and nostalgia for the ‘good old days’.
Performance Improvement Plans: A guide to acting compliantly in the face of underperformance
A social media producer was recently awarded 22k at an employment tribunal after being sacked for not meeting performance standards. Serving as a reminder of the need for fair procedures, this guide outlines how employers can act compliantly when dealing with underperforming employees.
Five tips to get staff active: The mental benefits of physical activity
We dig into the connections between physical activity and mental health and offer workplace-friendly tips to get staff active.
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.
Your survival guide: Seven strategies to prevent HR burnout in 2025
Seven research-backed strategies to help you prevent and combat HR burnout while fostering resilience and wellbeing in 2025.