Still the month of AI posts. Last week I wrote about the shift into Phase 2, the phase where we stop playing and start producing. This week is about the harder, quieter work underneath that shift. Not adopting AI. Unlearning. Pulling out every belief we built our careers on, laying it on the table, and … Continue reading Why We Can’t Quit Dashboards (And What It Says About Going AI-Native)
July is the month of AI posts. No disclaimers, no apology, just outright embracing the trend. After all, if you aren't writing about AI or with AI, are you even writing at all? Every week this month, I will bring you both musings about an AI-enamoured (or disenamoured) world and practical tips on how to … Continue reading The AI Maturity Model: What Does Phase 2 Look Like?
Guess what every HR professional is building with AI right now? Based on what I’ve seen over the past couple of months, there’s a clear pattern emerging. Almost everyone is creating one of two things. The first is a productivity agent — something that helps them stay on top of their schedule, summarize information, or … Continue reading Are dashboards dead?
March already feels like a long time ago, yet it was a surprisingly memorable month, and not just because it was my birthday month. I really should get these monthly wrap-up posts out sooner, but before everything fades into the blur of “earlier this year,” here’s a quick look at three moments from March that … Continue reading What happened: March 2026
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
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
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
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