52% of Gen Zs and Millennials on a financial tightrope, Deloitte finds
Deloitte’s 2025 Gen Z and Millennial Survey reveals over half of younger employees live paycheck to paycheck and one-third experience work-related stress. Blaire Palmer, CEO of That People Thing Ltd, examines the study’s key findings, providing HR solutions to increase workplace happiness.
From automation to augmentation: Upskill your workforce for the AI era
As AI accelerates changes in the workplace, the risks of skills erosion and the need for complex resilience are growing fast. Professor Tom Calvard of the University of Edinburgh Business School examines the latest research, urging HR leaders to rethink how they support learning and development in an age of automation, augmentation and disruption.
How to have great new year career conversations
It’s that time of the year when many look for a fresh career adventure, be that a project, promotion, secondment or a new role outside of your organisation. Dr Helmut Schuster and Dr David Oxley, Co authors of A Career Carol, offer four principles for how to have open, helpful career conversations with your people.
Fortifying your eLearning: How to select the right provider for secure LMS deployment
How can you ensure you select a secure LMS provider that’s right for your organisation? Michael Keller, Chief Product Officer at iSpring Solutions, shares a security checklist and key risk factors to pay attention to.
How to influence leaders in an ethical direction
Ethical leadership is a skill that all leaders can adopt and enhance through continuous training and development. This article offers guidance on how to support and implement this practice.
Performance management doesn’t work for 98% of CHROs
A recent Gallup survey found only 2% of CHROs strongly agree their performance management systems are effective. Gallup’s suggestions for turning this around do not go far enough though, says Jon Ingham, who advocates for a more human-centric approach.
Making your workplace genius a resource
We rely on geniuses for a surprising amount. So how can we unlock and support the potential of our geniuses in the workplace?
Five frameworks to boost manager engagement
Chris Hardy provides five effective strategies to help managers nurture high-performing and engaged teams.
How to actually develop a learning culture
The concept has been around for decades but how many organisations are truly learning organisations? By putting learning at the heart of workplace culture we can empower innovation. Here’s how.
Career development enhances talent retention more than ever before
Organisations that invest in continual career development are seeing productivity and talent retention improve, says Victoria Kelleher, Lead Survey Specialist at Brightmine. Are you ready to follow suit?
Self-management part two: Performance, learning and reward
In part two of ‘Powered by people’ self-management series, Perry Timms and Kirsten Buck provide case studies of organisations successfully using self-management approaches for performance, learning and reward.
Becoming agile and responsive in the age of ‘permavucalution’
Through effective workforce planning and development we can ensure we are continuously reflecting on our people’s capabilities. This will equip us to respond confidently and judiciously to present and future challenges.
Social mobility: A unifying force in your organisation
Social mobility has come far in the corporate world, but barriers remain. Inclusion specialist Joanne Lockwood critiques traditional meritocracy and showcases how inclusivity and contextual understanding of merit can drive organisational change.
Helping your bosses build their six-pack
What have six packs got to do with being a great leader? HR expert Debra Corey muscles in to share her thoughts.
How talent mobility drives employee engagement
In part three of this series on SMB talent management transformation, we explore the role of talent mobility in boosting employee engagement.
Your seven-step blueprint for a successful talent transformation rollout
Key considerations as you look to upgrade your organisation’s talent management processes.
How to avoid the seven deadly sins of talent management
Talent management is no easy feat, and there are many ways organisations can get it wrong.
Ten skills every employer is looking for
In today’s climate of uncertainty, we need to ensure we are equipped with the most in-demand skills.
Don’t let job titles dictate career pathways
Job titles are holding businesses and people back. By looking instead at outputs needed, the door would be open for more diverse talent to join your team.
How managers can overcome business challenges with daily learning
To cultivate a successful, stress-free environment, managers need to prioritise L&D.
