Talent attraction and retention
Price of perfection: the return of network-based recruitment economy
As AI-generated resumes make it harder for employers to separate genuine talent from polished prompts, the age-old job referral is making its comeback, offering something AI cannot: trusted human endorsement
Silicon Savannah: Nairobi’s growth as a global tech hub
From a rich talent pipeline to significant investment in the city, Nairobi stands at the forefront of development in Africa – and its influence is being recognised on the global stage as large tech players establish their base
Beyond ping pong: how to create magnetic workplaces
To compete for talent, organisations must design human-centred environments that strengthen connections enable people to perform at their best
The Unworking podcast: is the legal sector playing catch-up?
In this episode of the Unworking Podcast, Darren Mitchell, chief operating officer of Simmons & Simmons, discusses how law firms are adapting to meet new worker expectations
Looking ahead: the future workplace as an experience multiplier
From sustainability to the rise of Class A developments, Gensler’s design forecast for 2025 outlines the industry-specific strategies that will redefine work and workplace design in the year ahead
Old tensions resurface as return to office gathers pace
Companies are struggling to align business demands with an employee preference for flexibility. Is the office a platform to build culture or ‘a bland grey corporate hellscape?’ The jury is still out
Why 57 is a dangerous age if you want to secure a new job
A new study from recruitment platform Totaljobs reveals the extent of age discrimination in the labour market as older workers struggle to get hired and are considered ‘too old’ at 57
Should the back-to-the-office brigade be branded as dinosaurs?
Amazon’s decision to bring its staff into the office five days a week is exposing divisions in the debate about flexible working this autumn. There’s growing evidence on both sides of the argument
