Culture Isn’t a Poster on the Wall: It’s What Actually Happens at Work
Download PDF Culture Isn’t a Poster on the Wall: It’s What Actually Happens at Work Culture Isn’t a Poster on the Wall: It’s What Actually Happens at Work I saw a video where the person was complaining that “HR” had been rebranded as “People and Culture”. His complaint was that HR does not actually create […]
Bridging the Gap: How Gen Z Can Communicate Effectively with Gen X Leaders
Published in The HR Observer (Apr 2025) https://www.thehrobserver.com/indepth/bridging-the-gap-how-gen-z-can-communicate-effectively-with-gen-x-leaders/ Gather around, and let’s sit by the fire. Today, I’ll tell you a story about a fascinating yet sometimes intimidating group of people. You’ll encounter them in your career, perhaps as colleagues, managers, or even mentors. They are Gen X. You might recognise them at work – the […]
Leading and Motivating Gen Z in the Workplace
Published in The HR Observer (Apr 2025) https://www.thehrobserver.com/indepth/leading-and-motivating-gen-z-in-the-workplace/ Every generation brings its own style, expectations, and quirks to the workplace. If you’ve spent time managing Gen Z employees, you’ve probably noticed a few key differences in how they work, communicate, and think about their careers. While some of these differences can be frustrating, with thought […]
Leadership Legacy – Self-Awareness is the Key to Effective Management
Published in The HR Observer (Feb 2025) https://www.thehrobserver.com/indepth/leadership-legacy-self-awareness-is-the-key-to-effective-management/ The Leadership Legacy: What Will You Leave Behind? What do you think about leadership? What do you think a leader is?” We ask these questions at the start of a program to get people to examine understanding of leaders and leadership. When they come back with their opinion, […]
Employee Retention – Get it Right from the Start
Published in The HR Observer (Jan 2025) https://www.thehrobserver.com/indepth/employee-retention-get-it-right-from-the-start/ Rethinking Employee Retention: Strategies for the Modern Workforce Employee turnover and retention: in the world of HR, we know how important this is, but sometimes it’s hard to communicate it to our business partners. But let’s do some quick math that might help us make the point. […]
Four Key Questions Leaders Should Ask Before Implementing AI—and The Four Mistakes to Avoid
Published in The HR Observer (Dec 2024) https://www.thehrobserver.com/indepth/four-key-questions-leaders-should-ask-before-implementing-ai-and-the-four-mistakes-to-avoid/ Will it be J.A.R.V.I.S. (benign, helpful, caring servant) or Skynet (a self-aware and self-serving neural network bent on destroying humanity)? What is the future of AI? The answer will depend on how we use, manage and think about AI in the coming months. There are a lot […]
Impatient Strawberries: What Young Workers Want from their Leaders
Published in The HR Observer (Nov 2024) https://www.thehrobserver.com/indepth/impatient-strawberries-what-young-workers-want-from-their-leaders/ Why does everyone under 30 want constant feedback? It’s like they can’t function without validation and attention! This complaint is a common one when we’re speaking to people who manage Millennials and Gen Z (Zillennials for want of a better portmanteau). They coined the term ‘strawberry’ for younger […]
