McDonald’s in Crisis: The Case for Credible Leadership and Cultural Accountability from Jenni Field
Recent headlines surrounding McDonald’s and the dismissal of 29 employees amid allegations of harassment and discrimination* highlight a deeper issue that extends beyond individual incidents. For internal communication and leadership expert Jenni Field, this crisis points to a companywide leadership problem that cannot be addressed with surface-level fixes. “With 29 people dismissed and increasing numbers […]
Employment Rights Bill faces criticism from recruitment industry
In a recent hearing of the House of Commons Business and Trade Committee, Neil Carberry (CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, REC) warned of ‘undercooked and inworkable’ aspects of the Employment Rights Bill. Carberry warned that certain aspects could have unintended consequences such as an increase in fake self-employment. Carberry criticised the Bill because […]
What is a private blockchain?
The buzzword “blockchain” has been around for many years. You may have heard it used in conjunction with “Bitcoin,” or “decentralization,” or even “Crypto exchange.” But if blockchain was a party, we’d be trying to figure out who is invited and what the VIP lounge has to offer. Private blockchains are the answer. They bring […]
LinkedIn Research reveals hiring challenges
A recent study by LinkedIn reveals that while 61 percent of UK professionals plan to seek new jobs in 2025, 79 percent of HR professionals report increased difficulty in finding qualified candidates – with many job applications failing to meet listed requirements. Job seekers are facing their own challenges, with 41 percent report applying to […]
Gartner’s nine predictions for HR in 2025
The loss of skills, as more older workers leave the workforce and productivity suffers; the increase in worker loneliness that will impact productivity; the future of DEI are among the biggest challenges HR will face by 2025. Gartner contributors share their predictions. Gartner predicted that companies would face a skills gap this year as the […]
Leadership Style Assessments and Organisational Success
Leadership Style Assessments and Organisational Success Leadership is essential to any business. The leadership style of a leader can either inspire a team or deter creativity and productivity. The efficiency and performance of a business is directly influenced by everything from how leaders communicate and delegate tasks to the decisions they make. How can leaders […]
Burnout Syndrome
Burnout is a term that has been used by many to describe feelings of fatigue and lethargy experienced during the middle of the year. In recent years, the term “burnout”, which refers to the stress that employees experience at work due to increased demands on their health, has become more common. This became even more […]
AI revolutionising coaching
Lesley Ronaldson EMEA Vice-President, Gong, on Revolutionising Coaching through AIB For high-performing teams, coaching employees is essential. Gartner reports that only 40% of salespeople in the industry I work for have a strong coaching culture. This gap between the demand for training and what workers get is not surprising. Training is time-consuming and requires commitment […]
How to avoid unconscious bias towards disability
Chris Jay from Bascule Disability Training shares valuable insights about how to foster positive perceptions of disabilities within your workplace Have you ever asked yourself why you chose a certain choice? Why did you choose the car that you drive, or the clothes you wear? Or how did you make your friends? You might at […]
Employees want higher pension contributions.
In 2025, employees will prioritize long-term financial stability. Increased employer pension contributions are the most desired benefits. According to a survey by Zest, a provider of employee benefits technology, 30 percent of employees favor higher pension contributions. This figure rises to 41 percent for those aged over 55. Employers must contribute at least 3 per […]