Giving a great journalist interview isn’t straightforward, especially if it’s new to you.

In this article, Karen Kay, founder and director of Shoot the Messenger shares some great tips and very helpful anecdotes on how to help HR brand spokespeople become more confident interviewees and gain better coverage in the HR media.

'Climate Quitting': Over a third (39%) of UK employees aged 55+ would reject a job offer with a high compensation package if the organisation was deemed unethical or used non-sustainable practices. Also, DEI&B has become increasingly important to employees globally. And why loneliness at work matters.

Toxic workplace: Nearly all (93%) of UK employees have experienced toxicity in the workplace and the majority (82%) have previously quit a job due to a toxic boss. Also, a quarter (25%) of employees don’t have access to personal development opportunities. And almost a quarter (20%) of employees quit due to employer’s poor handling of fertility treatment.

Sleep deprivation: Just over a third of HR professionals (34%) have trouble sleeping due to work-related stress. Also, the UK government plans to use flexible and home working to help people with disabilities or health conditions return to work. And what has social mobility slowed for minoritised ethnicities?

Pension issues: More than two-thirds (68.71%) of Brits want a reduced retirement age and nearly half (42.66%) of respondents have shared a desire to live and retire abroad because of pension concerns. Also, Gen Z employees are taking lessons in professionalism. And how can employers promote collaboration in a diverse team?

Return-to-office mandates aren’t working - global employees who are required to be in-office twice a week are, on average, only attending 1.4 days a week which is the same average as employees with no in-office obligations. Also, Over 50s disproportionately affected by redundancies. And How important are job titles to Gen Z?