The future of work conversation is moving quickly, and nowhere is that more visible than in the HR technology market. AI promises are everywhere, platforms frequently overlap, and systems do not always speak to each other. As a result, people leaders are under increasing pressure to make smarter decisions about where to invest, what to…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the focus on Employee Experience (EX) and Employee Engagement has transitioned from a “nice-to-have” to a strategic imperative. As we navigate 2026, the benchmarks for what constitutes an exceptional workplace continue to rise. For organizations and leaders, securing a prestigious award is more than just a trophy on a mantle;…
Sabio Group, the AI-focused customer experience transformation specialist, has reinforced its leadership team with the appointment of Mark Starkey as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Katherine Watkins as Chief People Officer (CPO). The dual appointments signal a strategic move by the firm to align its global commercial growth objectives directly with a robust people strategy, necessary for managing rapid…
Working in HR within the healthcare sector exposes you to career decisions in their rawest form. People step into nursing for reasons that go far beyond a simple search for a job. They are looking for a foundation that will hold its shape when other industries shift. They want meaningful work that does not vanish…
A severe skills mismatch is threatening the growth of one of the world’s most technologically advanced sectors. A new survey by the CQF Institute reveals that less than nine percent of quantitative finance professionals believe new university graduates possess the AI and machine learning expertise needed to succeed in the field. This striking insight confirms a major failure in…
A new study by Enhancv, based on interviews with 25 U.S. recruiters, has decisively debunked the viral claim that Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) automatically reject the majority of resumes. The findings reveal a critical truth for Talent Acquisition (TA) leaders: the real bottleneck in hiring is human capacity and application volume, not flawed AI. Contrary to…
Findings from Kahoot!’s 2025 Workplace Engagement Report reveal that managers are struggling to unlock Gen Z engagement – with more than a third saying they’ve considered quitting themselves due to disengagement at work. London, 2nd October 2025 – Despite approximately 4.3 million Gen Z individuals (aged 16–24) being employed in the UK, making them the…
In customer-centric organizations, few relationships are more underestimated, or more powerful, than the one between Employee Experience (EX) and Customer Experience (CX). You can’t truly optimize one without the other. Or, as Michelle Ansell, Customer Institute Director, puts it: “CX and EX management are bedfellows and completely aligned. One without the other is a bicycle…
Psychotherapist and Counsellor Margaret Ward-Martin looks at how negative behaviour in the workplace can have significant impacts on staff morale, turnover, investigation costs, potential litigation, reputation, and productivity. Here she stresses how it is important to have a strong and effective strategy for addressing toxicity in the workplace. Identifying Toxic Co-workers Different types of toxic…
The landscape of employee experience (EX) management is undergoing a significant transformation. As organisations increasingly recognise that a thriving workforce is central to business success, the tools and strategies used to understand and improve EX are evolving at pace. A pivotal new guide for navigating this complex market is The Forrester Wave™: Employee Experience Management Platforms,…
Zellis Group, a prominent provider of AI-enabled HR, workforce management, payroll, and benefits solutions, has announced its acquisition of Hastee, a financial wellbeing platform. This strategic move aims to integrate earned wage access, financial education, and money management tools directly into Zellis’s existing portfolio, enhancing its employee wellbeing proposition. The acquisition reflects Zellis Group’s focus…
London, UK – Tesco has announced a significant evolution of its six-year partnership with Wellhub, extending enhanced wellness benefits to its vast UK workforce of more than 300,000 employees. This strategic renewal provides a compelling case study for HR professionals and business leaders on how major employers are adapting wellbeing programmes to meet the complex needs…
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