Why sickness prevention just became your responsibility
UK sickness absence is the highest it’s been in 15 years and a government review now expects employers to prevent it, not just manage it. Ada Deloughry outlines three ways…
Five steps: Your guide for leading with greater clarity
Most leadership advice ignores what's happening in your brain under pressure. Bruna de Palo draws on brain science to show you five shifts that turn high-pressure leadership into clear, decisive…
Four reasons RTO mandates backfire, and what Pinterest does instead
While the list of companies mandating full-time office attendance keeps growing, so too does the list of reasons it isn't working, warns Jacqueline Towers. Source
Festive hiring surge puts workforce planning, employee burnout in focus
While seasonal and gig hiring remain important to meeting short-term staffing requirements, HR leaders said that sustainable peak-season operations will depend on early workforce planning, balanced scheduling, employee support and…
Tata Trusts oppose Chandra’s return as Tata Sons’ chairman, call it ‘illegal’
The Trusts said their chairman, Noel N Tata, voted against the resolution at the Tata Sons board meeting on Thursday, while four directors voted in favour.
Amazon enters AI safety fray, calls for “rigorous testing,” safeguards
The company provided its views in response to a Reuters inquiry days after many of the largest labs called for slower AI development, following an outcry among researchers and others…
Swiggy introduces on-demand “Early Cashout” feature for delivery partners
To avail “Early Cashout” as per their needs, Swiggy delivery partners can visit the ‘Easy Cashout’ section on their ‘Earnings’ page of the Swiggy Partner app. They can check their…
Unstop acquires PerspectAI in all equity deal
The transaction has been signed and structured as an all-equity swap with no cash consideration. Unstop has acquired 100 percent of PerspectAI, and the deal covers the full business, its…
Five steps: Perfect the science of disagreeing well
However harmonious our workplaces aim to be, we all need to navigate disagreements from time to time. Caroline Webb offers five steps to find a collaborative way forward, instead of…
Reduce ambiguity, raise performance: Your guide to inclusive leadership
Inclusion is not only about accommodating individuals. It is about proactively designing work so people can contribute more of what they are capable of. Lisa Colledge and Joppe Quaedvlieg share…