Category: FutureOfWork
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Starbucks puts people first: A reminder that technology should enhance, not replace, the human touch
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has announced a significant shift. The coffee giant is pivoting its AI strategy. This change aims to increase staff numbers and decrease reliance on automated systems. The announcement is capturing attention across the talent and recruitment landscape. As reported in a recent People Management article, Niccol explained this decision candidly. He…
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The ultimate guide to modern technical recruitment in 2025.
Recruitment has changed a ton since the first agency opened in 1653. Nowadays, AI-driven platforms are key, but many still cling to outdated methods. Traditional agencies can’t keep up with the demand for skilled tech talent, leading to high costs and limited reach. It’s time for a fresh, strategic approach!
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Labour’s halloween budget: No treat for UK employment
What did the UK Labour Government unveil in their budget? A deep dive into the implications for business and recruitment The timing couldn’t be more fitting. The day before Halloween, the new UK Labour government unveiled their budget, bringing both treats and tricks for businesses across Britain. The headline announcements include a substantial 6.7% rise…
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From startups to titans: Decoding the new employment rights landscape
Q: What is the UK government’s new Employment Rights Bill, and why is it significant? The UK government’s new Employment Rights Bill, introduced in October 2024, is being hailed as the “biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation.” This comprehensive legislation aims to modernise the employment rights framework, ensuring it aligns with the…
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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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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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Why Recruitment Must Shift to Skills-Based Hiring in 2024
The recent spotlight on a former UK Prime Minister’s questionable leadership skills despite over 15 years of experience across high-profile roles spotlights a growing imperative in today’s business world: hiring and developing talent based on skills fit over credentials alone. As generative AI, intelligent automation and other emerging technologies transform roles across sectors, skills-based hiring…
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Get A Handle on Off-Payroll Talent Now, Or Risk Losing Top Contractors Are You Dropping the Ball on Managing Your External Workforce? Warning: Your Business is Exposed Without Better Off-Payroll Talent Governance
As organisations look to transform, adapting to new technologies, ways of working and workforce shifts, the likelihood is that contingent workforces and off-payroll workers will increase. This is especially true in digital and technology spaces where skills need to flex up and down with programmes and projects. Larger organisations may be accustomed to managing flexible…
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Talent Leadership in the Digital Future: Part 1
The fourth industrial revolution brings the next wave of workforce digitisation across the world in 2023 and beyond. What skills and capabilities will define leading talent teams of tomorrow? This two-part series spotlights key focus areas. In a world where the landscape of work is evolving at an unprecedented pace due to the rapid advancements…
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AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park: Need to Know
Last week, a significant event unfolded at Bletchley Park, a bit under the radar despite making headlines. Led by Rishi Sunak and attended by the US Vice President, Elon Musk, and many others, this marked the UK’s inaugural AI safety summit. During the summit, Rishi Sunak provided reassurances regarding the impact of AI on jobs,…