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Global labour markets are undergoing a structural reset. The change is not a reaction to short-term shocks. Instead, it reflects deeper forces that are shaping demographics, technology, mobility, capability and workforce expectations. As a result, traditional assumptions about where talent comes from and how work gets done no longer hold. Across the UK, Europe, the

During November, four senior leaders from RGH attended the B1G1 Global Conference in Bali. Representing the Group were Justin Madgwick (Global CEO & Founder), Conrad Swailes (Global MD & Co-Founder), Laura Madgwick (Global Head of People & Culture) and Yasmin Brown (Head of Marketing & ESG). The conference brought together international business leaders focused on

Artificial intelligence has advanced at extraordinary speed, reshaping industries, workflows and entire business models. Yet despite its growing presence, one message is becoming increasingly clear: AI is not replacing human capability. If anything, it is highlighting where human strengths matter most. As organisations accelerate automation and adopt AI-enabled decision-making, the boundaries between human work and

Automation wins on speed, AI wins on scale, but purpose still wins on meaning… and meaning is what keeps people. In a world obsessed with productivity metrics and machine learning curves, it’s easy to forget the one thing no algorithm can replicate: human intent. The reason we show up, stay late, care, innovate, and collaborate…

For decades, company success has been measured by size. More people meant more power. But in 2026, that logic is finally running out of road. Organisations everywhere are learning the hard way that adding headcount doesn’t guarantee capability. Productivity has flatlined, budgets have tightened, and leadership teams are starting to ask a harder question: how

At the 14th World Chambers Congress in Melbourne, Jan Lambrechts, Founder and CTO of Epitome Global, issued a challenge that struck a chord with leaders and policymakers alike: “We are pushing our kids through an education system that hasn’t changed for 80 years. We’re preparing them to work in a factory, not to be independent,

Global headlines still talk about slowdowns, recessions, and the “uncertain outlook.” Meanwhile, certain regions are quietly flooring it. While the West debates hybrid policies and budget cuts, Asia’s growth is accelerating, the Gulf is building faster than ever, and the UK’s green economy is quietly outpacing everything else. So yes, while some countries are still

In an era where change is the only constant, predicting the future of work has never been more complex, or more essential.As technology accelerates, economies change, and human expectations evolve, the leaders who thrive in 2026 will be those who adapt, innovate and build resilient workforces. Here are five global workforce trends shaping the next

The conversation around AI and human skills is heating up, and for good reason. The future of work often feels stuck between two extremes: the “robots are coming for your job” doom-mongers and the “AI will set us free” techno-optimists. The reality, as always, sits somewhere in the middle. AI isn’t a tidal wave wiping

Why Organisations Need Human Leadership in the Age of AI Now Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, but human leadership in the age of AI remains the ultimate advantage. While algorithms can optimise tasks and process data faster than any human, they cannot inspire trust, create belonging, or provide purpose. The leaders who thrive in this