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Employees are increasingly working while on vacation, report shows
Employers can help workers achieve better work-life balance by creating team coverage plans for vacation days and having managers lead by example. By Carolyn Crist Passengers move through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on May 23, 2025, in Arlington, Va. For yet another year, the number of employees who say they disconnect from work completely while…
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The supervisor crisis — and why companies should be worried
Without a pipeline of future supervisors, companies may experience a leadership vacuum in coming years, a new report found. By Carolyn Crist Supervisors are quitting, yet nobody wants to step up to take their place, which is leading to burnout, poor workplace culture and empty leadership pipelines, according to a July 9 report from Express Employment Professionals. More…
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The top 10 reasons employers get sued — and how to prevent them
Neglecting to take federal and organizational policies seriously can lead to companies paying up big time, Mario Bordogna, partner at Bowles Rice LLP, told a SHRM audience. By Emilie Shumway SHRM25 attendees walk through the convention center on June 30, 2025, in San Diego, Calif. Mario Bordogna, partner at Bowles Rice LLP, spoke at a session…
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Gen Z myths exposed: It’s time to end the generational blame game
A decade’s worth of data across five working generations exposes the myth that Gen Z is the weakest link at work. Jessica Brannigan, Head of Enterprise People Science at Culture Amp, urges employers to stop playing the generational blame game and pay closer attention to the varying life and career stages of employees. By Jessica Brannigan…
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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Millennials now make up the largest group of managers in today’s workforce, yet outdated stereotypes continue to undermine their influence.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. By Ella…
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Ageism at work: Three ways to foster intergenerational inclusion
At work, do you actively seek the perspectives of colleagues significantly older or younger than you? Or do you naturally gravitate towards the opinions of those closer to your age? If it is the latter you are not alone. Here, David Bowes, Head of People at Insights, outlines the overlooked issue of ageism at work…
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Gen Z myths exposed: It’s time to end the generational blame game
A decade’s worth of data across five working generations exposes the myth that Gen Z is the weakest link at work. Jessica Brannigan, Head of Enterprise People Science at Culture Amp, urges employers to stop playing the generational blame game and pay closer attention to the varying life and career stages of employees. For too…
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Expect the sticky stuff: How to overcome resistance to change
Struggling to get certain employees ‘on board’ with your change initiative? Ella Overshott, Co-director of Pecan Partnership, shares five steps to overcome resistance and make change stick. One of the most frequent and frustrating leadership challenges we experience is integrating change fully into new ways of working, to the extent that it is sustained and…
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We need to value our intrapreneurs now more than ever.
By Lynda Shaw Entrepreneurs often receive all the praise, while intrapreneurs offer similar value but go unrewarded. Behavioural neuroscientist Dr Lynda Shaw reveals the many talents of intrapreneurs and urges leaders to give them the attention they deserve. While entrepreneurs often receive well-deserved recognition and praise at work, intrapreneurs, who possess many of the same talents,…
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The business cost of DEI fatigue: Why leaders can’t afford to give up on workplace diversity
To mark Race Equality Week (3-9 February), Raj Tulsiani, CEO of Green Park, urges leaders not to use DEI fatigue as an excuse to pull back on inclusion efforts. Are we facing the end of the DEI gold-rush, the start of DEI fatigue, or some other new label people can argue about at the cost of…
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