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The Post Non-Compete Workforce: A Business’s Guide to Adapt and Survive 

In a move targeted to promote more efficient matching between employer and employee, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has set its sights on non-compete agreements, proposing a ban that could significantly impact the job market. The FTC’s proposal aims to curtail the widespread use of non-compete clauses, which have long been controversial for their potential…

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Workplace

Navigating the Impact of the ‘Flexi-fallout’ on Employee Wellbeing

Remote and flexible working arrangements have become the new norm, and in 2023, at least 44 percent of employed adults worked this way. But as businesses begin to transition back to onsite working, employees are growing concerned that they will lose the flexibility they’ve grown accustomed to. This anxiety will likely cause an increase in…

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Revitalizing Workplace Morale: Innovative Tactics for Boosting Employee Engagement in 2024

This year it has become increasingly evident that the success of any organization hinges upon its most valuable asset: its people. As the modern workforce continues to evolve, it’s imperative that employers acknowledge the pivotal role employees play, particularly when it comes to the success of their companies. One pressing issue that demands attention and…

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Employer Branding

Netflix: An Employer Brand Built on Freedom and Responsibility

When it comes to company culture, Netflix is a force to be reckoned with. Its famous “Freedom & Responsibility Culture” presentation has made waves and introduced ideas that are now commonplace, like unlimited paid time off and a radical approach to employee empowerment. But what’s really behind Netflix’s unique approach to company culture? And how…

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Workplace

9 Do’s and Don’ts of Asking Questions in Job Interviews

The path from unemployment to employment has several steps, and for most, the first step after application is the job interview. The primary function of the interview is to allow the hiring manager to interact with candidates in order to determine if their qualifications and experience are a fit for the job’s requirements, as well…

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How Startups Can Create an Unbeatable Culture

It’s undeniable that there are many benefits of great work culture, although they can be difficult to pin down as each organization has its own unique mission, history, and personality. Albeit extensive, it’s almost impossible to create a ‘one size fits all’ list. A strong team is the driving force of success. In the early…

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Workplace

Making a Difference: Mental Health in Professional Services

Pre-Covid, the professional services industry was already focusing on ways to better foster employee mental health. However, the pandemic has greatly amplified the need for wellbeing support across the sector, with the impact of working from home and the broader health impacts of the virus taking a growing toll. This should come as a warning…

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Workplace

How Remote Work Can Foster Inclusion and Psychological Safety

People success platform leader Glint, part of LinkedIn, has published results on workplace culture that show that remote work is creating more inclusive and psychologically safe workplace experiences. The company’s Head of EMEA People Science tells us more. Our global pandemic-initiated shift to remote work has had many consequences, but one that isn’t called out…

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Talent Acquisition

How to Smash Lockdown Recruiting and Retention

For all of us involved in scaling a business, having the right team is an essential ingredient.  The second half of that is to retain them.  When lockdown first hit businesses, many people looked with horror at both those challenges.  Some are still struggling.  I set out to find the expert secrets of the people…