Fred Patitucci, Philip Morris International
Fred Patitucci, who leads people strategy for a company that is undergoing the largest transformation in corporate history, begins each day with his children at the breakfast table in Switzerland. Fred, Chief People & Culture officer at Philip Morris International is shaping the workforce to support the company’s pivot from cigarettes towards a smoke free […]
Ten ways to inspire intrapreneurship
The diverse workforce of today, spanning five generations and the globalisation effects, as well as the need for innovative solutions within a volatile uncertain complex and ambiguous environment (VUCA), have increased the need to tap into the innovation potential in organisations. Many millennials and Gen Z are known for their entrepreneurial abilities, but may not […]
Why Vanity Titles Can Hurt Your Hiring
Your recruiting pipeline may be ruined by quirky job titles. The hiring process is becoming more competitive, and the trend towards “vanity” job descriptions makes it harder for hiring managers to do their jobs. You can’t tell by looking at a resume if “Chief Happy Guru” is really Chief Human Resources Officer if you don’t […]
The company culture is the key to introducing new benefits at work
The wellbeing of employees is an important part of any business. According to <a href="https://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/burnout-report-2025-reveals-generational-divide-in-levels-of-stress-and-work-absence/#:~:text=The%20survey%20of%204%2C418%20UK,with%2035%25%20the%20previous%20year. According to the Burnout Report by Mental Health UK 2025, more than one third (34%) of adults said they experienced extreme or high levels of stress or pressure 'always or often' in the past year. This can have serious consequences […]
How to manage remote workers
The following is a brief introduction to the topic: It’s not a new concept, but the hybrid or remote workforce has grown in popularity. The flexibility and control that employees have over their work arrangements can be beneficial to employee satisfaction, engagement and loyalty. We explore below the challenges, benefits and areas of hybrid and […]
What Next? What Next?
LinkedIn’s recent research has provided an interesting insight on the topic of flexible, hybrid and remote working. LinkedIn’s first Work Change Report revealed that while some companies make headlines by insisting their employees return to work, UK office workers were happy to visit the office if it was of real value. The survey found that […]
How AI is changing the European HR sector
How AI is transforming the HR sector in Europe Isabella Fox, Investment Partner, ECI Partners ECI Partners, the leading mid-market private equity firm, has a long track record in HR tech, from its investment in Citation, the HR and Health & Safety solutions provider in 2012, to its current investment in Ciphr, a specialist provider […]
Use Recruitment Partners to Find Your Dream Job
The process of finding the perfect job in today’s competitive and fast-paced job market can be overwhelming. Job seekers often find themselves in a maze as they try to navigate through the application process, interviews, and uncertainty. Experts suggest that working with an employment partner can streamline the process of job searching, providing both guidance […]
How can organisations address the Contact Centre Retention crisis?
According to research, the contact centre industry is one of the hardest to recruit and retain. The average number of applications per job opening per day is just 0.01. The industry offers excellent job security and supportive environments, as well as the flexibility that is hard to match in other sectors. What’s going on and […]
HR in Review 71: Compliance snapshot: HR’s 2025 legal check list
Listen Here About This Edition This podcast dives into the future of employment law for 2025 and 2026. This episode is for HR professionals who want to be ahead of the curve. It covers key legal changes that you should watch out and how to prepare your team without stress. This is your quick guide […]