Category: ED&I
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Redefining success: Can vital sectors thrive in a four-day world?
The UK is exploring a four-day workweek as part of Labour’s “New Deal,” causing impacts in hospitality, healthcare, and retail. While employees are split on salary versus flexible hours, challenges and opportunities arise. Will compressed hours boost productivity and attract talent? How can policymakers support sustainable changes? GMZ seeks input from frontline employers for innovative…
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Recruiting roulette: Weird interviews and the brand carnage they cause
The BBC article “Worst-ever job interviews: ‘We had to crawl and moo'” made me reflect on the impact of hiring practices. Stories range from bizarre to discriminatory, highlighting the need for change. Best practices include structured interviews and transparency, while worst practices involve discrimination and unnecessary stress. Positive interview experiences can enhance brand reputation, so…
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Unlimited leave unmasked: The hidden pitfalls of ‘too-good-to-be-true’ policies.
The recent article on ‘unlimited’ annual leave sparked important reflections. While the concept may have drawbacks, it prompts us to reimagine work structures and holiday policies. Embracing flexible hours, result-oriented performance metrics, and trust-based management could lead to a truly balanced and effective time-off strategy. Let’s shape the future of work-life balance together!
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Eliminating Bias in Hiring Decisions
So come on, who has heard these types of feedback after a job interview? Maybe as a hiring manager, you’ve given similar feedback? Or as a recruiter, you’ve had to relay it? “They just didn’t make eye contact…”“They didn’t show enthusiasm for the role.”“Not enough relevant experience.”“Didn’t dress formally for interview.” But have we considered:…
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Tales Of A Talent AcquisitionAce 🌟
Sharing another intriguing episode of #TalesOfATalentAcquisitionAce.” 🌟 In a past encounter, I had a conversation with a CFO who initially remarked, “I don’t have anyone with disabilities in my team.” But, sometimes, it’s the insights that follow which can be enlightening. When presented with data, it became clear that disabilities are not always visible, and our…
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Neurodiversity 🧠
🚨Personal post alert! Over the last week and a half my wife and I have been trying to settle our youngest, 7 year old autistic boy in his new school. 🏫 Still mainstream, but a team of awesome Teachers and Learning Assistants who are so inclusive, have made his journey so comfortable. It’s almost too…