How HR Can Embed Mindfulness in the Workplace – HR News Summary Jantina Edens argues that mindfulness should be a strategic tool for HR, not just a calendar event. In a fast-changing workplace where teams face pressure and complexity, small, regular mindfulness practices can boost resilience, decision-making and psychological safety. The article outlines practical steps […]
Why business leaders don’t need to reset to boost performance. Summary Drew Povey of the Drew Povey Consultancy says September is a natural checkpoint to make changes that deliver results by year-end — but those changes don’t need to be big. Instead of piling on new initiatives, leaders should simplify, focus on what already works […]
Has AI been given a promotion? One in three Gen-Z professionals now ask AI before their manager Summary Research from Robert Walters shows AI is becoming the go-to for workplace questions, especially among Gen‑Z. One in three Gen‑Z professionals (33%) now consult AI tools before asking their manager or colleagues. Across all age groups, 39% […]
Beyond the strategy deck: How HR can turn sustainability promises into action Summary Organisations increasingly treat sustainability as central to strategy, yet plans often fail to translate into measurable change because people systems aren’t aligned. Professor Matt Gitsham argues HR and L&D must move beyond training and policy slides to embed culture, capability and leadership […]
Augmented talent: Could AI skills reshape pay equity? Author: Gethin Nadin (Chief Innovation Officer, Benefex) | Date: 2025-08-28T07:00:00+00:00 Summary The article examines how AI is creating “hyper-personalised productivity” — where employees in the same role and on the same pay can produce vastly different outputs depending on their use of AI tools. This […]
Why 72% of employees don’t trust performance management – and how to fix it Summary The article highlights a major trust gap in performance management: Deloitte’s 2025 Global Human Capital Trends Survey finds 72% of employees and 61% of managers do not trust their organisation’s performance processes. Gaelle Devins argues the fix is a shift […]
AI mental health tools: Breakthrough or band-aid for employee wellbeing? Summary ChatGPT and other AI-driven tools are being pitched as scalable, 24/7 mental health support for employees — attractive given rising rates of workplace stress and stretched HR and occupational health services. Dr Jo Burrell weighs the promise against the pitfalls: AI can increase access, […]
Performance reviews just got smarter: AI’s role in HR’s toughest process Summary AI is being pitched as a way to rescue performance management from being a once-a-year chore and turn it into continuous, useful development. Bruce Walcroft (Betterworks) outlines four immediate, practical uses for AI in reviews: synthesising the many data points collected across the […]
What the Capgemini tribunal teaches us about reasonable adjustments for neurodiverse employees Summary An employment tribunal found that Capgemini failed to make reasonable adjustments for a cloud technologist with ADHD. After the employee disclosed she was taking ADHD medication and an occupational health assessment recommended team training and individual coaching, the employer did not implement […]
Five psychological safety challenges for hybrid workplaces Summary This piece from Jacqueline Towers (HubStar) outlines why psychological safety matters in organisations and the extra friction hybrid working creates. It lists five common barriers to a speak-up culture in hybrid teams and gives practical, everyday fixes leaders can apply to reduce risk, build trust and keep […]
