There are a number of other common misconceptions about AI that have created a sense of panic around the tech and its influence in how we work. We're here to debunk those.

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WTF is ‘threat rigidity’ and how is it showing up in modern leaders?

May 29, 2023  ■  8 min read

CEOs remain in uncharted waters when it comes to figuring out today’s most complex workforce headwinds. That’s leading many to revert to former experiences in order to make big decisions around return-to-office and other changes.

What to know about Amazon employees’ pushback on RTO mandate

May 31, 2023  ■  5 min read

As approximately 1,000 corporate Amazon workers prepare to stage a walkout over a return-to-office mandate, experts discuss the importance of leadership conveying RTO strategy transparently and with employee input.

Are pay transparency laws really working?

May 29, 2023  ■  4 min read

One of the main issues with the implementation of pay transparency laws has been employers posting wide salary ranges, making the information less useful to job seekers and potentially hurting their own recruitment efforts. Six months on, and not much has changed.

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How companies are training next-gen AI talent, to avert skills shortage

June 05, 2023  ■  6 min read

Incorporating artificial intelligence into organizations is top of many company agendas, but the tech can only be as effective as the workers leveraging it. But there is a major AI talent shortage.

Post perk-cession, employers course correct to focus on meaningful benefits

June 02, 2023  ■  4 min read

Layoffs and general belt-tightening across organizations in recent months, have brought caused many of the more fun benefits, like free food, to be put on ice.

Why women in leadership still face the invisible ‘glass cliff’

June 01, 2023  ■  5 min read

It’s a bit of a bait and switch tactic. The job is advertised as an amazing opportunity for the woman, where they can grow and be the first one in a major role. However, they’re actually inheriting major problems where there is higher likelihood of failure and a greater risk for them and their career.

What to know about Amazon employees’ pushback on RTO mandate

May 31, 2023  ■  5 min read

As approximately 1,000 corporate Amazon workers prepare to stage a walkout over a return-to-office mandate, experts discuss the importance of leadership conveying RTO strategy transparently and with employee input.

Women less satisfied with their jobs than men post-pandemic

May 31, 2023  ■  4 min read

How well company policies support working women can speak to an organizations’ culture — an aspect of growing importance following the pandemic and great resignation. And yet women are still far less satisfied with their jobs than men, research has shown.

Are pay transparency laws really working?

May 29, 2023  ■  4 min read

One of the main issues with the implementation of pay transparency laws has been employers posting wide salary ranges, making the information less useful to job seekers and potentially hurting their own recruitment efforts. Six months on, and not much has changed.

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WTF is ‘body doubling’ and how is it helping workers boost productivity?

May 22, 2023  ■  6 min read

Whether it’s a TikTok livestream, a FaceTime with friends, or in person, body doubling is said to help boost productivity at work and home. It is helping people combat loneliness while giving them a much-needed accountability partner.

WTF is prompt engineering, and will we all need to acquire the skill?

May 18, 2023  ■  3 min read

Prompt engineering is an emerging skill and one companies are looking to hire for as they employ more AI tools. And yet dedicated prompt engineering roles may be somewhat short-lived as workforces become more proficient in using the tools.

‘A different path to growth’: WTF is quiet ambition?

May 16, 2023  ■  5 min read

People who have “quiet ambition” have different driving factors to succeed other than climbing the corporate ladder. Experts say it’s about building a career that fits the shape of our lives, not the other way around. Here’s an explainer.

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How to build career resilience

November 21, 2022  ■  7 min read

Even before mass downsizing in the tech sector and fears of a recession loomed large, the workforce was already feeling the pressure. Worried workers are now being urged to build a firewall to protect their career prospects

As layoffs multiply, HR leaders are feeling the heat

November 14, 2022  ■  8 min read

Staff reductions are particularly challenging when those who are getting cut happen to be outstanding employees.

Some employees are creating in-office FOMO to entice their colleagues back

November 07, 2022  ■  8 min read

Employers’ attempts to lure people back to the office are getting more desperate. Food delivery company Bolt has resorted to whipping up FOMO among its remote workers to make them feel jealous about office life. But psychologists frown on the tactic.

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