If You’re Not Rethinking Your Organisational Health Diagnostics in 2025, You’re Already Behind
Five years ago, we were in the thick of the first wave of COVID-19 Offices were closed. Strategies thrown into chaos. People were in survival mode. Looking back, it feels more like a weird dream rather than our lived reality. Since then, almost everything has changed – how we work, where we work, the type […]
Airbnb Case Study: Belonging, Wellbeing, and the Business Case for Human-Centred Culture
As holiday season approaches, many of us will use Airbnb to book getaways, family visits, or summer adventures. But beyond the app and the quirky rentals, Airbnb offers something business leaders rarely pause to consider: a blueprint for how to build a workplace where people truly feel they belong. In the following, we shift focus […]
GUEST WRITER: Not Everyone Wants to Lead, Some Want to Grow
Welcome to the first in our new monthly guest series on Wise Talk — spotlighting fresh, bold perspectives from people shaping the future of work. This month, we’re kicking things off with Tetiana Mykhailiuk, SVP of People & Culture at Bayzat, as she challenges one of the most persistent myths in career development. When I […]
When the Roots Are Deep: Building a Workforce That Withstands the Winds of Change
An African proverb wisely states, “When the roots are deep, there is no need to fear the wind.” This sentiment resonates profoundly in today’s business landscape, where change is the only constant. Organisations that invest in deeply rooted foundations—particularly through their people—are better equipped to navigate the storms of disruption, whether from technological advancements, economic […]
Intent Is Everything in Successful People and Culture Initiatives
When it comes to workplace wellbeing and culture initiatives, the intent behind the tactic will make or break its success. Many organisations are quick to roll out new benefits, policies, or programs, but too often these are little more than surface-level gestures designed to appease employees rather than genuinely improve their experience. When intent is […]
The Hidden (or Overlooked) Hazards Eroding Your Business Performance
You can walk into a room, shake hands, exchange pleasantries, and within minutes of hearing how “everyone respects personal time here” or how “we don’t really suffer from toxic management,” you know there’s something festering under the surface. It’s a pattern I’ve seen more times than I can count: leaders invite me to discuss diagnosing […]
Beyond the Resume: How Businesses Are Failing the Very Skills They So Desperately Need
LinkedIn’s Skills on the Rise 2025 report reveals a significant trend: a majority (7 of the top 10) of the most in-demand skills are ‘soft’ skills. This reflects a changing workplace where, while technological advancements automate many technical tasks, the uniquely human abilities to leverage and monetize those advancements are becoming increasingly vital. Here’s […]
The Unintended Fallout: When RTO Mandates Backfire
Return-to-office (RTO) mandates, often touted as a necessary step for productivity and company culture, are increasingly revealing their unintended consequences. Driven often by a perceived loss of control rather than concrete data, these mandates, particularly those implemented without employee consultation, are breeding resentment, eroding trust, and sparking a talent exodus. The core issue lies in […]
Leadership Under Fire: Are We Unfairly Painting Everyone With The Same Brush?
The digital arena roars with discontent, casting leadership in a harsh light. Social media narratives, fuelled by personal accounts, reveal a stark disconnect between executive perception and employee experience. While individual leaders may feel unjustly targeted, the sheer volume of criticism demands a critical examination. Data Speaks: Quantifying the Trust Deficit The data reveals […]
If You Thought Gen Z Were Bad? Meet Gen Alpha!
Ah, Gen Z. The avocado-toast-loving, work-life-balance-demanding, TikTok-dancing generation that has been giving traditional workplaces a collective headache since they first clocked in. Just when you thought you’d figured out how to handle their “quiet quitting” and requests for mental health days, along comes their even-more-digital, hyper-aware, and socially-conscious successors: Gen Alpha. If your organisation is […]