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In an era of loneliness, belonging may be the key to employee and business success
HR professionals can incorporate belonging into the employee experience by intentionally creating opportunities for connection, recognition and empowerment, McLean & Co. says. By Carolyn Crist An employee cleans between shelves at the Central Texas Food Bank on March 26, 2025, in Austin, Texas. In new research, McLean found that the ability to develop authentic connections directly…
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Majority of workers feel uneasy taking time off, survey shows
Employees worry about work piling up, missing out on opportunities and being perceived as less committed. By Carolyn Crist An office employee works into the night on Oct. 10, 2005, in Glasgow, Scotland. Nearly half of employees recently surveyed said their company supports vacation but that unmanageable workloads make it difficult to use PTO. Christopher Furlong via…
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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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How to avoid a war over the return to the office
At a time when conflict is growing over return-to-office mandates, Paul O’Donnell, Managing Director of CMP, considers how HR can defuse tensions and help shape a new ‘normal’ for working practices. More workers are feeling militant, ready to quit – especially women and parents. And the reason isn’t pay or benefits but the growing insistence…
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The Parent Penalty: Upgrade your maternity and paternity policies or risk losing talent
New research reveals that a third of employers are not adequately supporting new parents. Leadership coach Blaire Palmer urges HR to reassess their parenthood offering or risk losing valuable talent. By Blaire Palmer It’s not new news that recruiting and retaining employees is becoming harder. When the blame isn’t being placed on Gen Zs lacking loyalty, it’s…
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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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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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Stressed HR teams say they can’t take action on employee feedback
Although feedback initiatives are increasing, leaders are struggling to respond to feedback because of workload, according to a Perceptyx report. By Carolyn Crist Listen to the article e3 minchttps://www.hrdive.com/news/stressed-hr-teams-say-they-cant-take-action-on-employee-feedback/742018/ Overworked HR departments are struggling to take action on employee feedback and feel less confident that their listening programs can deliver measurable impact, according to a March 4…
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