Achieving a work-life balance isn’t just about allowing staff to work flexibly; it begins by coaching staff to feel like they have permission to work this … Read more
Work: life balance – it’s a coaching conversation too
Video games company agrees to let staff guide use of AI; Hasbro cuts 20% of its workforce
In our round-up of HR news this week - not even Christmas can save employees at Hasbro; video game staff will decide how AI is implemented; Microsoft says … Read more
Return to work mandates – ‘they’re a shot in the dark’
It’s a fallacy that people who work in offices are more productive, says Bjorn Reynolds, CEO of Safeguard Global. But is he right? Read more
Aramark scores perfect 100 score for LGBTQ+ initiatives; Spotify slashes 17% of staff
In this week's round-up of the HR stories making the news: Aramark scores a perfect 100 for equality; Spotify slashes headcount, while the states with the … Read more
Why more people are accepting job offers – but then pulling out (and how to deal with it)
Gartner finds half of candidates it polled accepted a job offer but then pulled out before they were due to start. So how can recruiters ensure their time … Read more
Sports Illustrated accused of publishing AI-written articles; Walmart farewell goes viral
Sports Illustrated has been chided by its union for reportedly publishing articles written by AI. Also in the news: a rise in employee volunteering plus a … Read more
Happy birthday ChatGPT!
ChatGPT is one year old today. And HR is still as confused as ever about what to do about it. Read more
HR AI tools reviewed #5: NameCoach’s AI-powered pronunciation tool
In our latest installment of HR AI tested, we look at the ingenious AI that helps colleagues predict how someone's name should be pronounced - all in aid … Read more
400 Macy’s workers to go on strike; 60% of Americans live pay-check to pay-check
In this week's round-up of the top HR stories: employee strikes; financial worries; back-wages recovered, and the all of the drama in a sensational week at … Read more
Why HR needs to close the skills confidence gap
New research by Cornerstone OnDemand shows most organizations think they're developing the skills of their people a lot better than staff feel they do: Read more