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Six Essential Ways HR Can Enhance Middle Manager Wellbeing

PLUS: Rethinking Workplace Connection in a Remote World

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Zihan Lyu
May 28, 2025

 

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GUIDE BY AVADO
Performance Management Isn’t Optional Anymore
With hybrid work here to stay and talent in short supply, performance management has become a strategic must.

This Avado's guide explores what effective performance management looks like in 2025: continuous, goal-aligned, and built to support both productivity and development. It offers evidence-based strategies for HR teams navigating the demands of a modern workforce

 

EDITOR’S PICKS

EXPERT INSIGHTS
Organizational Culture Survey Shows Widespread Mismatch Between Behaviour and Policies
A large-scale survey on organizational culture by Nottingham Business School has suggested that there is a significant mismatch between the advertised values and policies of UK companies, and how employees behave on a daily basis.

CULTURE

 

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KPMG
Integrating AI Agents Into Workforce Planning for Human and Digital Collaboration

AI agents are transforming workforce planning by integrating digital and human labor, pushing companies to focus on skills acquisition through hiring, training, contracting, or digital solutions.

Incorporating market data, organizations can optimize staffing for cost efficiency—often achieving about 10% labor savings—while adapting to rapid shifts in labor needs. For executives, this model ensures critical tasks are covered by the most suitable talent source, improving operational resilience.

 

EXPERT OPINION

Executive Coaching Focuses On Business Results, Not Personal Therapy Or Crisis Management
Executive coaching focuses on practical skill development, decision-making, and business results for senior leaders—distinct from therapy or life coaching. Not all situations warrant an executive coach; emerging leaders typically benefit more from targeted courses or mentors. Its relevance lies in selecting the right resource to solve specific work challenges efficiently.

 

WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO

HRCHAT
Rethinking Workplace Connection in a Remote World
Marina Farthouat examines how remote and distributed teams not only increase resilience during disruptions but also create more equal access to leadership and reduce the negative impacts of commuting on families. Her argument reframes global hiring as expansion, not job displacement, offering startups improved access to diverse talent while managing costs. These insights are crucial for HR professionals committed to developing inclusive, future-ready workforces.
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