Here are seven workplace trends in 2024 that employers need to address.

Workplace conflict is rising, employers are waking up to their new legal duty to prevent harassment, and AI is illuminating a growing gap in manager’s skills.

These are all part of seven key trends we’re seeing right now, across our frontline teams.?

Check out a summary of all seven below. And for a proper understanding, read about all seven in much more detail on our blog here.

If you'd like some help preparing for any of the seven trends in your organisation, do reach out to us.

Reframing whistleblowing; speaking up at work

Is your workplace one where people can speak up?

Sometimes, we need to blow the whistle when something isn't right.

This isn't because we want to cause trouble, it's because we want to do the right thing, and protect our organisation from risks.

Whistleblowing should be seen as a positive thing, and an indication of a healthy workplace culture where people feel psychologically safe.

However, research has found that 70% of UK finance workers who have spoken up about workplace wrongdoing were victimised, ignored, dismissed, or felt forced to resign after whistleblowing.

live byrne·dean training reframing how organisations think about speaking up was recently broadcast globally on the BBC's People Fixing The World.?

The radio programme showcases ideas that are trying to change mindsets for the better on important topics, including this one.

Listen now here.

Our expert Helen Dallimore features on the show from 10 mins 45 seconds onwards, discussing the issue and facilitating live training.

Are you good at giving and receiving feedback?

Nobody is a finished product, and feedback from others is a critical part of everyone’s learning and growth in their career.

It’s often a difficult conversation, and is part of our everyday working lives.

We all fear the worst when receiving it, and it’s a skill to give it successfully.?

Scientists have even shown that how we react when receiving negative feedback is the same as how we react to the threat of physical pain. After all, we all have a deep primal need to feel accepted, valued, and part of the pack.

Our expert Amanda Okill has distilled her top tips into our latest blog, looking at how to deliver and receive feedback with success. Read it now.

You can also see some of her top tips in the below video ??

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