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Layoff language matters most when technology begins redrawing the contract. At Atlassian, the challenge is not only explaining fewer roles, but explaining why AI changes the skills mix, what retraining could not solve, and how leaders avoid sounding evasive when strategy, headcount, and empathy collide in one announcement to staff.
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SSOW’s new report signals faster AI adoption in shared services. Survey data from more than 400 senior professionals suggests the sector is becoming more mature, more automated, and more focused on strategic value as well as cost.
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Neurodiversity presents both opportunity and responsibility for modern workplaces. Dan Kentley, Head of Assessment and Specialist Clinical Services at Onebright, explains why organisations that recognise neurodivergent strengths — and make practical workplace adjustments — can unlock productivity, innovation, and stronger employee retention.
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Psychological safety is becoming a defining capability for modern leadership. Sarah McIntosh, Chief Executive of MHFA England, argues that when employees feel unable to question decisions or raise concerns, mistakes multiply quietly. Leaders who create environments where challenge is welcomed, she writes, strengthen trust, mental health, and ultimately organisational performance.
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Currency volatility is rising, forcing businesses to rethink FX risk. Thanim Islam, Head of FX Analysis at Equals Money, explains how structured hedging, scenario planning, and faster treasury decisions can help companies protect margins as sterling and global interest-rate paths diverge.
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CISOs must link cyber risk to business performance and profit. Thom Langford, CTO EMEA at Rapid7, argues that security leaders must translate technical metrics into financial and operational terms, helping boards understand how cyber incidents affect revenue, resilience, and long-term strategic decision-making.
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New ISO standard aids climate adaptation efforts for organisations. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced ISO 14092:2026 to assist organisations, including local governments, in developing and implementing climate adaptation plans, addressing fragmented efforts and enhancing access to adaptation finance.
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NatWest plans to reach 50,000 people through expanded financial education. The UK bank will scale its Financial Foundations programme in 2026, delivering free workplace and community-based financial education sessions through employers, local organisations, and housing groups as part of its wider UK growth strategy.
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IMed Group has appointed Spencer Keegan to lead talent acquisition. The regulatory consultancy is expanding recruitment services alongside international growth, adding permanent and contract hiring capabilities to support medical and health technology clients across Europe and beyond.
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Calling someone “old” for IT struggles isn’t age discrimination. The tribunal ruled on Farah Janjua’s case against Harvey Jones Ltd, where a colleague’s comment about her IT skills didn’t meet the legal threshold for age discrimination.