HR & Talent Management
Workers from lower socioeconomic backgrounds face barriers to inclusion Summary A Boston Consulting Group report of 27,800 employees across 16 countries and 19 industries finds that workers from financially disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds feel significantly less included at work than their peers. Inclusion scores for these employees were around 13 points lower, and satisfaction measures were […]
Compensation Is A Poor Substitute For Leadership Summary CEOs often default to compensation changes—bonuses, commissions, SPIFFs—to drive sales, but pay alone won’t create the consultative, value-focused selling organisations need. The article argues that strategy, frontline coaching and strong leadership matter far more than incentive tinkering. It highlights three common misuses of compensation (profit-shifts without coaching, […]
Towards a theory of transitional bricolage Meta Article Date: 2025 (journal issue) — analysed here 12 November 2025 Source URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00472778.2025.2569591?af=R Figure (representative): Summary This article develops a theory of “transitional bricolage” by studying 24 women running home-based enterprises in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Using in-depth interviews and an abductive, event-based process approach, the authors blend […]
Singapore’s NWC Guidelines 2025/2026: What HR should know Summary The National Wages Council (NWC) Guidelines 2025/2026 — accepted by the Singapore Government — take effect from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2026. The Guidelines focus on three pillars: fair and sustainable wage increases (under the Flexible Wage System), sustained wage growth for lower-wage workers […]
Why job analysis is key to fair and effective hiring Summary Job analysis is presented as a practical, strategic tool that lays the foundation for fair and effective hiring. By defining tasks, skills, qualifications and working conditions objectively, employers can draft non-discriminatory job advertisements, widen the talent pool and improve selection decisions. The article draws […]
Your absence policy isn’t enough: Why cancer needs its own framework Summary Research cited in the article shows 96% of UK organisations do not have a dedicated cancer policy, leaving over a million working-age people to navigate cancer through generic absence frameworks. The piece argues cancer is a long-term, often unpredictable condition that commonly requires […]
Bipartisan bill would require employers to report AI-related layoffs Summary Senators Josh Hawley (R‑Mo.) and Mark Warner (D‑Va.) have introduced the AI‑Related Job Impacts Clarity Act, a bipartisan bill that would force large employers and federal agencies to report layoffs they attribute to artificial intelligence to the U.S. Department of Labor. The DOL would aggregate […]
Winning Secrets: How Delta Electronics Singapore cut attrition by half with a people-first retention strategy Summary Delta Electronics Singapore tackled rising voluntary attrition by centring its retention work on employee voice and practical engagement. Using insights from engagement surveys and exit interviews, the HR team piloted low-friction initiatives — quarterly coffee talks, new-hire catch-ups, and […]
Expecting the Unexpected: Why Crisis Communications Belongs in the C-Suite Summary Crises are inevitable; how an organisation responds determines whether its reputation survives. Michele Ehrhart argues that crisis communications must be elevated to the C-suite and integrated with strategy, succession planning and operational continuity. Organisations should prepare communication protocols, designate a cross-functional response team, and […]
How to effectively engage new Gen Z employees in the workplace – HR News Summary Andrew Crawford of LHH UK&I outlines why employers must rethink how they attract, develop and retain Gen Z staff. The piece highlights Gen Z’s higher job mobility, preference for rapid progression (often externally), and clear expectations around pay, flexibility and […]
