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McKinsey's 2026 State of Organizations
Josh Thompson-Persaud Josh Thompson-Persaud

McKinsey's 2026 State of Organizations

McKinsey's 2026 State of Organizations report finds that less than 20% of organisations deploying AI are seeing meaningful results. Here is what the findings mean for workforce readiness, and what the organisations closing the gap are doing differently.

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Deloitte 2026 Global Human Capital Trends
Josh Thompson-Persaud Josh Thompson-Persaud

Deloitte 2026 Global Human Capital Trends

Deloitte's 2026 Human Capital Trends report found that organisations taking a technology-first approach to AI are 1.6x more likely to miss their return targets. Here is what the findings mean for your workforce transformation strategy, and what to do about it.

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Job Market Hell? Start With You
Josh Thompson-Persaud Josh Thompson-Persaud

Job Market Hell? Start With You

Today’s job market feels like a void: ghosting, burnout, and endless applications. This WORK-SELF Insight explores how our broken career systems are failing people—and why the future of work starts with rituals, identity alignment, and AI-powered support built for real people.

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Midlife Reinvention – Turning Crisis into Opportunity
Josh Thompson-Persaud Josh Thompson-Persaud

Midlife Reinvention – Turning Crisis into Opportunity

Midlife shifts can spark powerful reinvention. This BPS piece reframes the “midlife crisis” as a chance to realign work with evolving values, using reflection, learning, and support to build a more purposeful next chapter.

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PwC: Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2024
Josh Thompson-Persaud Josh Thompson-Persaud

PwC: Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2024

PwC’s Global Workforce Survey reveals a workforce caught between overwhelm and optimism: half feel disrupted by constant change and 70% see AI as a growth opportunity, yet only 25% have access. These insights underscore the urgent need for clarity, support, and alignment tools like WORK-SELF.

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Gallup: State of the Global Workplace 2025
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Gallup: State of the Global Workplace 2025

Gallup’s 2025 report reveals a global employee engagement slump, with just 21% actively engaged, costing economies up to US $438 billion a year. Discover how career alignment, purposeful management, and self-awareness can reverse this crisis and reignite professional satisfaction.

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Ambition Is Out
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Ambition Is Out

As the myth of hustle culture crumbles, professionals are asking deeper questions about balance, ambition, and identity. This Time article explores why many are redefining success and reclaiming time for creativity, rest, and personal growth—and how this shift reflects a broader cultural reset around work.

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Career Alignment — A Need of the Hour
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Career Alignment — A Need of the Hour

Career alignment isn’t just a personal journey, it’s a shared responsibility between individuals and the organisations they work for. This Medium article explores why supportive environments, mentorship, and purpose-led development are key to fostering long-term success and innovation.

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Rest Takes Hard Work
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Rest Takes Hard Work

In a culture obsessed with productivity, this TIME article explores why deliberate rest is essential, not indulgent, for creativity, sustainable work, and long-term achievement. It challenges the myth of hustle and reveals how rest plays a crucial role in unlocking your full potential, especially during career transitions.

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25 Ways AI Will Change the Future of Work
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25 Ways AI Will Change the Future of Work

Workday explores 25 ways AI will reshape the future of work from skill development to leadership evolution. Discover how individuals can stay adaptable, emotionally attuned, and purpose-driven in a rapidly transforming landscape.

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‘Mass exodus’: Wild Reason Aussie Left $140k Job
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‘Mass exodus’: Wild Reason Aussie Left $140k Job

Australian news reports that a well-paid Aussie quit their $140K job to chase balance over burnout—part of a growing trend of professionals opting out of high-pressure roles. Explore what this shift reveals about work, worth, and the values reshaping modern careers.

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