Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: HR Leadership & Management Awards

Leadership burnout isn't just a personal issue—it's a culture-killer. When leaders burn out, their diminished confidence, isolation, and frustration ripple through the organisation, impacting team dynamics, morale, and progress. The result? Stagnation, disengagement, and fear-based work environments. As leaders push themselves to the brink, employees often mirror their overextended behaviors, creating a toxic cycle of burnout that hampers growth.

Author: HR Leadership & Management Awards

As we head into 2025, hybrid working is no longer just a trend—it's a necessity. But with burnout and productivity concerns on the rise, it's clear that the current model needs refinement. Research shows that employees crave more interactive, engaging meetings, demanding better tech to bridge the in-office and remote divide. Meanwhile, fostering a culture of trust, inclusion, and transparency is critical for team cohesion, especially as Gen Z begins to dominate the workforce.

Author: HR Leadership & Management Awards

New research reveals that ethnic minority employees are nearly twice as likely to have their pay raises or promotions rescinded compared to their white counterparts. Ethnic minority professionals also report working longer hours and facing higher expectations of out-of-hours work. Alarmingly, over 70% fear discussing pay due to potential career repercussions. These disparities, compounded by a lack of representation in leadership roles, highlight the urgent need for systemic reform, including mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting.

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In 2024, Ireland hit a record low for work-related fatalities, with the rate dropping from 2.7 per 100,000 workers in 2015 to just 1.2. This significant reduction — nearly 25% fewer deaths compared to 2023 — highlights a positive trend in workplace safety, particularly in high-risk sectors like construction and agriculture. However, as Conor O’Brien of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) reminds us, every fatality is preventable. The HSA's renewed strategy for 2025-2027 aims to keep this momentum going, ensuring safer workplaces for all.

Author: HR Leadership & Management Awards

As U.K. HR professionals gear up for 2025, employee wellbeing is their top priority. Mental, emotional, and physical health are under the spotlight, especially as remote work blurs the lines between flexibility and isolation—particularly for younger workers. While employee engagement has moved to second place, focusing on enhancing daily experiences, talent attraction remains a constant challenge, especially for diverse, digitally skilled candidates.