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Ambiguity Is the Real Stressor…
(Your Long Hours Are Probably Fine) We tend to blame stress on workload. Long days, back-to-back meetings, the inbox that never empties. Recently, there’s so much news about stress, lack of productivity, and general dissatisfaction with work that I decided to research this further. I’m interested in what’s changed at work, given all the conveniences,…
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Founders: What Should You Expect From a Senior HR Consultant?
You don’t necessarily need a full-time HR Director or Chief People Officer. But you may have reached the point where senior judgement and experience are worth bringing into the business.
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AI Impact in HR – what’s a ‘job’ anyway?
I’ve just read OpenAI’s Work at the Frontier: How AI is expanding what people do at work, and there is a lot in it that I think HR and people leaders should be paying attention to. First, a quick acknowledgement to Talent Edge Weekly, which continues to be one of my favourite sources for genuinely…
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New Beginnings, New Term, and Getting Back on the Digital Wagon
I’ll admit it: my website has been somewhat neglected for the past ten months. I set aside half a day recently to take a proper look at it, work out what needed updating and, thankfully, discovered that it was still standing. It was a useful reminder that maintaining a digital presence is one of those…
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Doing Business with a Hong Kong Partner: Practical Data Privacy Insights for UK and European Clients
Most of my professional experience is rooted in Europe, so I understand the concerns European and UK based clients have when working with a Hong Kong-based company outside the European Economic Area (EEA). This article offers a pragmatic, experience-driven perspective on data privacy compliance, focusing on what truly matters for day-to-day business operations.
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What is Shadow Planning?
Shadow planning is the quiet but deliberate act of preparing for change before it becomes urgent..
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Be Your Own Consultant: Build Capability Before You Call for Help
Be Your Own Consultant: Building Capability Before You Call for Help Why organisations should develop consulting skills in-house and how to get the best out of external advisors…
By Theresa
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Scaling Successfully: Why leaders must prepare for growth
Scaling Successfully: Why leaders must prepare for growth Growth is an exciting milestone for any technology business. New clients, new projects and new opportunities show that your vision…
By Theresa
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Choosing Privacy: The Value of Restraint
Choosing Privacy: The Value of Restraint I notice a growing shift happening quietly but steadily: people are questioning how much of themselves they give away online. In recent…
By Theresa
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Why We’re Called GSD HR: We ‘Get Stuff Done’
At GSD HR, Get Stuff Done means clarity, courage and care. We help teams thrive through trust, reflection, communication and support.
By Theresa
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Employment and the Exchange of Value
..the exchange of value between employee and employer is not static. It evolves over time and needs to be revisited throughout a career..
By Theresa
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Embracing conflict at work
Discover why healthy disagreement fuels innovation and better problem-solving. Inspired by Margaret Heffernan’s “Dare to Disagree,” this blog explores the value of diverse opinions, the role of self-confidence…
By Theresa
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