Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

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The four-day workweek is more than just a trend—it's reshaping how we think about productivity and work-life balance. While it promises benefits like reduced stress and increased creativity, it's not without its challenges. Industries like healthcare, emergency services, and customer-facing roles face unique obstacles, from disrupted service to employee burnout. But for the right company and workforce, the potential to attract top talent, boost morale, and even revitalise local economies is undeniable.

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The rise of AI in the workplace is stirring significant concern among employees. A recent survey reveals that nearly half of workers are worried about AI's unethical use—such as discrimination and privacy breaches—while others fear automation will replace human jobs. Additionally, heightened surveillance is raising alarms for over 40% of employees. Interestingly, men (47%) are more concerned than women (38%) about the invasive monitoring of staff.

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As businesses expand globally, compensation strategies are becoming more complex. Deel’s State of Global Compensation Report 2024 sheds light on key trends that HR leaders must navigate to stay competitive. From the US rebound in tech salaries to inflation pressures in Europe and progress toward gender pay equity, understanding these trends is crucial to attracting and retaining top talent.

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Recruitment today is about more than just filling vacancies — it’s about competing for top talent. As candidate expectations rise and the hiring race intensifies, technology becomes the game-changer. Talent acquisition software is your key to streamlining recruitment, improving employer branding, and hiring smarter, faster.

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The global talent crunch is coming—are you ready? By 2030, the shortage of skilled workers could reach 85.2 million, pushing employers to compete fiercely for top talent. While salary plays a role, health and wellbeing benefits will be the game-changer. In fact, 42% of employees are considering leaving jobs due to inadequate benefits, and 66% say strong perks are a deciding factor in accepting a job offer.

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Leadership burnout isn't just a personal issue—it's a culture-killer. When leaders burn out, their diminished confidence, isolation, and frustration ripple through the organisation, impacting team dynamics, morale, and progress. The result? Stagnation, disengagement, and fear-based work environments. As leaders push themselves to the brink, employees often mirror their overextended behaviors, creating a toxic cycle of burnout that hampers growth.

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As we head into 2025, hybrid working is no longer just a trend—it's a necessity. But with burnout and productivity concerns on the rise, it's clear that the current model needs refinement. Research shows that employees crave more interactive, engaging meetings, demanding better tech to bridge the in-office and remote divide. Meanwhile, fostering a culture of trust, inclusion, and transparency is critical for team cohesion, especially as Gen Z begins to dominate the workforce.

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New research reveals that ethnic minority employees are nearly twice as likely to have their pay raises or promotions rescinded compared to their white counterparts. Ethnic minority professionals also report working longer hours and facing higher expectations of out-of-hours work. Alarmingly, over 70% fear discussing pay due to potential career repercussions. These disparities, compounded by a lack of representation in leadership roles, highlight the urgent need for systemic reform, including mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting.

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In 2024, Ireland hit a record low for work-related fatalities, with the rate dropping from 2.7 per 100,000 workers in 2015 to just 1.2. This significant reduction — nearly 25% fewer deaths compared to 2023 — highlights a positive trend in workplace safety, particularly in high-risk sectors like construction and agriculture. However, as Conor O’Brien of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) reminds us, every fatality is preventable. The HSA's renewed strategy for 2025-2027 aims to keep this momentum going, ensuring safer workplaces for all.

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As U.K. HR professionals gear up for 2025, employee wellbeing is their top priority. Mental, emotional, and physical health are under the spotlight, especially as remote work blurs the lines between flexibility and isolation—particularly for younger workers. While employee engagement has moved to second place, focusing on enhancing daily experiences, talent attraction remains a constant challenge, especially for diverse, digitally skilled candidates.