Hiring at the executive level is one of the most consequential decisions any organisation can make. The right appointment can catalyse growth, innovation and cultural alignment. The wrong one can trigger internal unrest, stall strategic momentum and fracture trust, both above and below the

Trust forms the backbone of every successful leadership relationship. While many factors contribute to building trust, one of the most powerful yet underutilised tools is meaningful recognition. When leaders take the time to genuinely appreciate their team members, they create stronger connections and foster

From content creation to data analysis to workflow automation, artificial intelligence is reshaping how businesses across all industries operate. Yet while AI tools are rapidly becoming more accessible, AI fluency across workforces is lagging behind. In fact, 75% of hiring leaders say their companies are

Fixed thinking stifles innovation and slows momentum. Here’s how can HR professionals encourage a growth mindset, and why they should want to. Faced with an onslaught of high-profile political wrangles, fast-evolving technologies, global conflicts and increasing costs, today’s business leaders have plenty to feel nervous

DEI isn’t a trend. It’s a core part of how successful, sustainable businesses operate – and the data backs this up. In recent months, we’ve seen a number of organisations begin to withdraw, either quietly or openly, from their ongoing commitments to diversity, equity,

Distributed teams aren’t a trend, they’re the new default. But Slack and time zones alone won’t scale your company. In this piece, Safeguard Global’s Chief People Officer Katherine Loranger unpacks what it really takes to build global teams that work: compliance, culture, and strategy,

Many small business owners find project management an intimidating term. It can sound overly technical or unnecessary, especially when you are already juggling countless tasks. However, effective project management for small business is now essential. It is no longer reserved for large corporations. In

Two-thirds of HR professionals say they are not fully prepared for an expected increase in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. Despite a record slow start for 2025, more than half of companies (54%) expect M&A activity to increase, according to a survey of senior

Nearly a quarter of UK employers have increased their investment in AI over the past year, with payroll emerging as a key area of transformation. New research from SD Worx reveals that 42% of UK businesses are already using AI-powered tools such as chatbots

Scaling a team isn’t just about hiring more people. It is about building the structure that supports growth without losing control of what made your business work in the first place. When you are busy managing customers, sales, and product decisions, HR tasks can