There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to managing the varying ages and preferences of today’s workers.  By Simon Kent The multigenerational workplace is a reality for businesses across EMEA. However, despite this, there appears to be no clear way to manage the diverse generations who can co-exist in one organisation. Henrik Bresman, associate professor of organizational behaviour at INSEAD, has conducted much research into how generations differ in their motivations and expectations from work. Overall, he says, the results are inconclusive, but he does emphasise one idea. “In my view, the ..read more

Many of us assumed that remote work would end with the pandemic. But a hybrid work model emerged and gained prevalence, as companies required full-time, in-office work less and less throughout 2023. So how are companies managing this new trend? This study, sponsored by CapRelo, surveyed HR leaders to find out how companies are developing their hybrid work model and handling its complexities, such as requirements for geographic proximity and return-to-office incentives. Of the companies surveyed, three-in-four use a hybrid model, requiring an average of 2.5 days per week in office, and just ove ..read more

With the threat of a global recession looming, CHROs must contend with managing the workforce, addressing the skills gap, and adapting to advanced technologies. By Larry Basinait While the challenge of the pandemic has largely passed, new concerns have arisen. The threat of global recession is very much on the minds of business leaders everywhere. Ongoing inflation exceeding normal standards continues to plague employers, both from an employee compensation standpoint and in delivering goods and services. Both the promise and threat of artificial intelligence (AI) dominated headlines in 20 ..read more

By developing trust, improving communications, and promoting team collaboration, HR professionals can help younger workers hone competencies needed to advance their careers. By Lorraine Ortiz In the past few years, Gen Z has started to make its presence known in the workforce. By 2025, they are expected to make up at least 27% of the labor market, bringing with them different skill sets, perspectives, and expectations shaped in part by access to global content in the internet era, the pandemic, and the impact of digital technology. To help develop these young professionals with the skills ..read more

LinkedIn ranks sustainability managers, sales developers, underwriting analysts, and chief people officers at the top. By Maggie Mancini Skill sets for jobs have changed 25% since 2015 and are projected to shift by 65% before 2030 across the globe, according to LinkedIn data. At the same time, the acceleration of artificial intelligence has created new opportunities for companies and professionals alike.  With LinkedIn research showing that 75% of U.K. professionals are looking for a new job in 2024, the company’s Jobs on the Rise list examines the 25 fastest-growing jobs over the past fi ..read more

The UAE’s labour laws prohibit gender-based discrimination in the workplace and removes other restrictions placed on females. By Maggie Mancini Women’s participation in the UAE’s private sector grew by 23.1% in 2023, according to research from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Legislation in the UAE prohibits gender discrimination in the workplace and encourage more women to join the workforce.   The UAE Labour Law stipulates that female employees should receive the same salary as their male counterparts for the same job. This law ensures the protection of women’s ri ..read more

By adding a workforce development specialist to the organization, Siemens Energy has been able to address several of its human capital challenges.   By Maggie Mancini After hearing from business leaders about the struggles they were facing regarding workforce development, HR leaders at Siemens Energy were looking for solutions. With existing issues exacerbated by the pandemic, the company also had hiring needs that exceeded its capacity.  To combat the issue, the North American HR team felt it was important to assess the overall business need and develop a case for support. A needs a ..read more

A December report from the Saudi General Authority for Statistics finds that 46.6% of employees have been trained in health and safety procedures and 48.7% have a health and safety department in their workplace. By Maggie Mancini Nearly half (45.8%) of employees in Saudi Arabia work more than 40 hours per week, according to a recent report from the Saudi General Authority for Statistics. The report finds that 39.6% of employees work 40 hours per week, with most working eight hours each day.   The report finds that nearly half (46.6%) of employees have been trained in health and safet ..read more

As employees continue to prioritise their well-being, organisations should focus on career advancement opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and mentorship programmes to help attract and retain top talent. By Simon Kent Post-pandemic workforce dynamics have undoubtedly had their impact on the internal development of talent. According to research from learning company imc, 42% of managers are not looking for ways to develop their teams. This stands against the 43% of employees who say that they want to develop in their current role and the 92% who feel this activity directly impacts their ..read more

As the country faces a shrinking labor force due to its declining population, older women are looking to keep working. By Maggie Mancini The solution to South Korea’s shrinking workforce may be its elderly workers, according to a survey from Statistics Korea. The survey reveals that 60% of South Koreans ages 55 to 79 are employed, representing more than 9.3 million people. This marks the higher labor force participation rate for this age group since Statistics Korea began collecting data on the subject in 2005.   Older labor force participation has grown by 60% over the last 10 years ..read more