Tag: EmployeeExperience
Workplace technology – shaping employee satisfaction
We have concluded a first-of-its-kind benchmark study focused on how employees experience technology across eight major institutions in the Financial Services Industry (FSI). The Employee Technology Experience Index (TEXI) measured employee sentiment across eight core technology categories. It used a standardised scoring methodology. The findings reveal the scale of the cost.
Hybrid work requires stronger, more deliberate leadership
When COVID-19 emptied offices in 2020, remote work wasn't a carefully designed workplace strategy. It was an emergency response. Kitchen tables became desks, meetings moved online, and businesses adapted faster than many thought possible. In the years that followed, flexibility became a defining feature of many workplaces. But for some, the pendulum is swinging back globally once again. Amazon introduced a five-day office expectation in January 2025.
The workplace taboo – conversations women still avoid
From hot flushes in the boardroom to violence at home, some of the experiences affecting women’s working lives remain difficult to say out loud. We believe employers need to create workplaces where those conversations can happen without embarrassment, judgement or fear. I have seen how easily a woman can sit in a meeting when a hot flush begins.
Payroll and HR strategy – powering workforce performance
The world of payroll and Human Resources (HR) is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In fact, 2026 could introduce some of the most significant shifts yet. From Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems that act with initiative to payroll that updates in real time, new technologies continue to reshape payroll and HR.
