Quiet cracking: A buzzword masking a mental health crisis at work By Deborah Hartung — 9 September 2025 Summary “Quiet cracking” describes a subtle but spreading loss of joy and connection at work — essentially a workplace-friendly rebrand of anhedonia. Employees may still meet deadlines and appear fine, yet feel emotionally checked out. Research cited […]
Employee wellbeing: Good for people and for business – HR News Summary This article by Phillips Pham, Chief People Officer at Mainetti, argues that employee wellbeing should be treated as a core organisational goal rather than an optional perk. It outlines why businesses benefit from prioritising physical, mental and social health, and presents data linking […]
When the tube stops, business doesn’t have to — insights for retail and hospitality Summary The original article could not be fetched due to a 403/verification page, so the following is a concise, reconstructed summary based on the title and typical guidance for retail and hospitality when public transport is disrupted. The piece outlines practical […]
CEOs Cut 2026 Outlook In September Poll As Economic Uncertainty Persists Summary Chief Executive’s September CEO Confidence Index shows falling optimism among U.S. CEOs as tariffs, trade uncertainty and Fed policy cloud planning. Current business conditions score 5.1/10 (near the year’s lows), while the 12-month outlook has slipped to 5.5/10 after stronger readings earlier in […]
FanDuel to Pay $5M to the Jacksonville Jaguars Following Recent Scandal Summary FanDuel is reportedly set to pay $5 million to the Jacksonville Jaguars after a scandal involving the team’s former finance manager, Amit Patel, who pleaded guilty to stealing $22 million from the club. Prosecutors say Patel spent much of the stolen money on […]
U.S.-bound container imports hit second-highest month on record amid tariff and seasonal pressures Summary Descartes’ August Global Shipping Report shows U.S.-bound container imports reached 2,519,722 TEU — the second-highest monthly total in 2025. Volumes fell 3.9% month-on-month but were up 1.6% year-on-year and 17.6% above pre-pandemic 2019 levels. August marked the second consecutive month above […]
This week in 5 numbers: Hopeful employees are more likely to produce great work Summary This short roundup pulls five headline numbers from recent HR coverage. The standout: employees who feel hopeful at work are far more likely to produce high-quality work. Other figures highlight gaps in skills confidence among HR pros, a big projected […]
Texas A&M fires professor after viral video, raising free speech concerns Summary Texas A&M swiftly dismissed a children’s literature professor after a state representative posted a viral clip accusing the instructor of promoting “DEI and LGBTQ indoctrination.” The university also removed an English department head and a dean from their administrative roles and launched a […]
8 religious rights stories that define summer 2025 Summary This roundup reviews eight court and workplace disputes from summer 2025 that have pushed religious rights into the spotlight. Cases range from challenges to vaccine-exemption denials and alleged censorship of religious expression, to litigation over transgender accommodations, alleged antisemitism at a university, and judicial limits on […]
Are Employees Committed to Diversity at Work and in Their Personal Lives? The Role of Organizational Antiracist Signaling Following a Racial Injustice Event Summary This study applies Signalling Theory to corporate sociopolitical activism (CSA), examining how organisational antiracist signalling after a racial injustice event affects employees’ commitment to diversity both at work and in their […]
