The world of work looks different around the globe, and across industries. Yet a growing trend treats those differences as problems to be solved, or worse, as inconveniences to escape. We see it everywhere. A labour law that slows hiring or makes layoffs expensive. A safety standard that reshapes a factory. A data requirement that … Continue reading Differences as Features, Not Defects
February began quietly and then all at once it changed its mind and delivered seismic shifts; from AI-driven overhauls and ethical standoffs to geopolitical shocks rewriting daily operations. Block slashed nearly half its workforce in one bold stroke, Jack Dorsey arguing it beats the morale-killing drip of endless cuts. The Middle East conflict spiked oil … Continue reading What happened: February 2026
Every month, we release an episode covering the top news in the world of work on HR Bandit. But as my co-host takes on an interesting new challenge, we're embarking on another short break from podcasting. Not all is lost though. I'll continue sharing the top three things that caught my attention right here on … Continue reading What’s Happening: January 2026
There’s a new economic term making the rounds in tech circles. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spotlighted it in his January 2025 post on X. Then, a senior leader brought it up in a recent conversation. Having heard it more than twice in the past year, I got curious: why is Jevons’ Paradox suddenly everywhere in … Continue reading Jevons’ Paradox: Why is it suddenly popular again?
My favourite podcasters don’t make predictions. Instead, they call them wishes. Predictions are a dime a dozen, mostly similar and already overdone by mid-January. But wishes? They add a touch of rebellion against what’s supposed to be realistic. Every year, the duo behind The Best One Yet, a sharp and witty daily business podcast by … Continue reading Three wishes for 2026
With everyone poring over predictions about star signs, stock markets, and elections, it feels only fair that the world of work gets its turn with the crystal ball. Last month, I looked back at my 2025 predictions and graded myself, which hopefully earned me enough credibility before I attempt this all over again. So this … Continue reading The Top Work Trends to Watch out for in 2026
If I had to describe 2025 in one phrase, it would be ‘a mixed bag’. It was one of those years where, when asked “how are you?” at the start of work calls, I found myself replying “surviving” far too often. More times than I’d like to admit. Looking back now, I realise how that … Continue reading 2026 Word of the Year – Thrive
2026 has somehow shown up at the doorstep, uninvited and suspiciously early. I am still nowhere close to halfway through my 2025 goals, yet the avalanche of “wrapped” messages and year-end posts has made it abundantly clear that the year is officially done and dusted, and that it is, apparently, time to put my feet … Continue reading 2025 World of Work Wrapped
On November 10, 2025, a seemingly simple Thanksgiving letter quietly marked the end of an era. Warren Buffett is “going quiet” as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, and with him goes a 60‑year tradition of annual shareholder letters that have shaped how generations think about business, leadership, and life. When he started writing to Berkshire shareholders … Continue reading Warren Buffet’s Last Thanksgiving Letter as CEO
My father often jokes that he and I live better lives than Queen Victoria did. At first glance, this comparison seems absurd - after all, she ruled the world's most powerful empire of her time. Yet, while Her Majesty commanded vast resources and armies, she lacked what we consider basic amenities today: no temperature control … Continue reading Creative Destruction: The key to innovation
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