The second half of 2026 is busy. Between massive tech showcases in Las Vegas and intimate leadership summits in London, the calendar is full of opportunities to refine your people strategy. Staying updated on the latest shifts in employee experience (EX) and workplace culture is a full-time job. Attending the right events helps you cut…
By Esther Smith Talent and Lifecycle In a Nutshell A survey of 505 US hospitality workers found that 41% would choose better workplace training over a 5% pay rise. Among 25 to 34 year olds, that rose to 54%, making this the only age group where training beat pay. The more interesting finding is not…
The stereotype of the British workplace is polite, understated and a balance of professional diligence and social camaraderie. Brits are not known for effusive praise or open displays of appreciation.
Global employee engagement fell to 20% in 2025, the lowest level Gallup has recorded since 2020. That marks two straight years of decline.
New Robert Walters research highlights growing pressure on employers to balance workforce engagement, progression expectations and cost control
Despite new government mandates for large employers, a recent study reveals a stark lack of menopause policies across UK businesses, costing the economy an estimated £1.7 billion annually. A recent study has revealed that less than half of UK working women feel comfortable discussing the menopause at work. Furthermore, just 18% of women report that…
There is a familiar moment in employee experience work when the engagement survey closes. The comments are read, themes are lifted into a narrative, and it is no great surprise when recognition surfaces as one of them. What usually follows is a hive of activity around recognition programmes. Either a relaunch of the one that…
In a Nutshell Most organisations are used to talking about skills gaps. The phrase has become part of the furniture in workforce planning, learning strategy and transformation conversations. New research from TalentLMS suggests the more immediate issue is visibility, because organisations often cannot see, track or unlock the skills they already have. The company’s Skills…
In a Nutshell Burnout does not only show up in absence data, engagement scores or productivity reports. It also shows up in the small habits of the working day: skipped meals, stress snacking, caffeine dependency, energy crashes and reaching for whatever is quickest because there is no time or headspace to choose anything else. New…
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…
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…
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