“Can I have a word?”

A simple sentence that can strike fear into many bosses. Yesterday, a client called me. Earlier that day, there was a knock on their office door, followed by a request for a chat. No prior warning, no hints, just an immediate realisation of what was coming. And it wasn’t the news they wanted or expected….

Addressing Remote and Hybrid Work Challenges: A Guide for Companies

The preference for remote and hybrid work is clear. Recent survey results revealed that 91% of respondents don’t want to return to full-time office work in 2025. This strong demand for flexibility is reshaping how we think about work, but it also presents significant challenges for companies striving to balance employee preferences with business needs….

Is Work a Thing You Do or a Place You Go?

This week, my “office” has been wherever I choose to open my laptop. Today, it’s set against a backdrop so breathtaking that it’s hard to call this “work” at all. Yet, the tasks, meetings, and projects continue uninterrupted – a testament to how work has evolved. It got me thinking about a key question from…

Company Culture

How Candidates Can Vet a Prospective Employer’s Culture

by Jessica Hollander-Torres As the World of Work continues to evolve, and the millennial generation rises in the ranks of the corporate world, more and more people want to work for companies whose beliefs and priorities align with their own.  Among other cultural considerations, diversity, equality, and inclusion (DE&I) are front and center today as…