Companies often face the challenge of scaling their workforce and hiring at pace to meet growing demands. Teams wait for months to get the budget signed off, then rush to get someone in as quickly as possible to take the ‘work weight’ off. Speed in hiring should never come at the expense of quality, [...]

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organisational culture is a critical factor that influences success. Our clients often ask us to work with them as they undergo a cultural shift which they see as critical to stay competitive and relevant. There are many external drivers of organisational change, these include: growth opportunities, economic downturns, challenging [...]

In July 2023 Gartner surveyed 520 HR leaders to gauge their top priorities for 2024 - change management ranked in the top five, so let’s delve into some of the details. A few issues that were mentioned by Gartner included: Managers are not fully equipped to manage change successfully The change process isn’t measured [...]

We all like a good joke, and office banter is great for developing bonds between staff, especially over the festive period. A relaxed environment increases morale, which improves productivity and increased well-being of staff. However, something that one person finds humorous can be humiliating or harassing to others. The impact of not treating others [...]