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A sense of fun at work has all but dissipated, and many employers are failing to capitalise on moments that matter, according to an employee experience expert.

The new "hyper-flexible working model" has created an urgent need for organisations to redesign their workplaces to become more adaptive, according to an employer now embarking on a major pilot project.

The pandemic's impact on health and wellbeing has led many employers to falsely believe that workers are now more comfortable discussing their mental health at work, research has found.

Giving employees more voice and acting on their feedback has a huge impact on innovation, according to leaders from the Best Places to Work list.

Using the correct pronouns for employees is a small but critical step towards greater workplace inclusion, according to a diversity expert.

• Employees 'expecting' pay rises this year
  
• "Sticks and carrots" good for crises, not long-term engagement
  
• HR leaders and industry specialists on the move

Five trends are differentiating leading organisations this year, but being "relatable" is the thread that connects them all, new research shows.

Having hard conversations effectively is "an eminently learnable skill", made much simpler by using a framework for preparation, a coaching expert says.

Clearly aligning goals with values boosts performance, lifts culture, and drives a healthy relationship between leaders and employees, an executive coach says.

The pandemic has prompted a more "heartfelt" leadership approach, but some obstacles exist to managing "equal doses" of responsibility and innovation, a leadership specialist says.