Five barriers to good listening habits Summary This piece from HRZone (Dani Bacon, Distinction Business Consulting) argues that poor listening — not poor speaking — is often the root of workplace communication problems. Genuine listening is framed as a leadership practice that builds trust, psychological safety and better decision-making. The article outlines five common barriers […]
Return to office: How not to upset almost everyone Summary Quentin Millington (Marble Brook) argues there is no one-size-fits-all answer to return-to-office (RTO) mandates. Rather than imposing blanket rules, HR should focus on clarity in vision, leadership, culture and teamwork. Millington offers eight practical questions HR leaders can use to involve people, surface the real […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
