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What to expect in the latest Hays Journal - Viewpoint - careers advice blog The ageing working population, the modern leader, green workspaces and employee recognition. These are just a few of the issues covered in Issue 18 of the Hays Journal, our award-winning publication featuring expert insights from Warner Bros, WWF, Deloitte and Pfizer. There are three ways you can view the latest Hays Journal: Download a copy to your device Request your free, hard copy by emailing us at  haysjournal@hays.com Read the blogs below: Hays Journal 18 â€" what’s inside: Six qualities you need to be an inspirational, modern leader Modern business challenges can require new approaches. Successful leaders will need to evolve their skills in order to guide organisations into the future. This Hays Journal blog explores what a modern leader looks like and how organisations can develop them. Read this blog How businesses can get more from ageing workforces Many countries will soon be faced with an ageing workforce, but too many organisations see this as a challenge. This Hays Journal blog explains why it’s time businesses saw a growing proportion of older workers as an opportunity, and not a burden. Read this blog How to build a business that is sustainable and authentic The pressure for companies to go green is growing, from both consumers and employees. Furthermore, they need to show authenticity when evolving. Read this Hays Journal blog to find out how organisations can take steps to improve their green credentials. Read this blog Why it’s time to give your employees the recognition they deserve Headline-grabbing perks have been a trend for many companies in recent years. In this Hays Journal article, we share how some organisations are now exploring if offering improved recognition could be more beneficial for their people. Read this blog The benefits of gamification in business, and why it can fail Gamification can tap into our innate sense of competition and desire to improve. And, while many of us have adopted it in our personal lives, businesses often still struggle to use it effectively. This Hays Journal blog explores the benefits gamification can bring to an organisation, and how companies should engage their staff. Read this blog Is it time for your business to embrace a four-day week? Jo Fairley co-founded global chocolate company Green Black’s. She has since launched other companies including The Perfume Society and Beauty Bible. Despite working 18-hour days when founding the chocolate company, she now advocates a four-day week. Read her Hays Journal piece to find out why she challenges leaders to consider what advantages this could offer their organisation. Read this blog How Warner Bros. Entertainment is supporting diversity and inclusion in its industry In this Hays Journal blog, Kiko Washington, EVP, Worldwide Human Resources, Warner Bros. Entertainment, discusses how the organisation is facing up to industry challenges while building a more diverse future. Read this blog Is our approach to solving the productivity crisis all wrong? As productivity levels stagnate to below pre-financial crisis levels, this Hays Journal blog explores whether time is running out for traditional measures such as output, and if businesses need to focus on new areas to see improvements? Read this blog How one innovative organisation helps disadvantaged women get back into work Marion Webster has established a long and successful career in social change and philanthropy in Australia. Following roles in social work, heading up community foundations and running a bank’s charitable trust, she started ‘Fitted for Work’, a charity that helps dress and mentor disadvantaged women who are returning to the workforce. Read her Hays Journal blog to find out more about her story. Read this blog What to expect in the latest Hays Journal - Viewpoint - careers advice blog The rise in workplace loneliness, the impact of voice search technology in the workplace and the role of middle managers. These are just a few of the thought-provoking trends and issues covered in Issue 17 of the Hays Journal â€" our award-winning publication featuring expert insights from McAfee, Fuze, KPMG, and WeWork. There are three ways you can view the latest Hays Journal: Download a copy to your device Request your free hard copy by emailing us at haysjournal@hays.com Read the blogs below: Hays Journal Issue 17 â€" what’s inside: How loneliness could be killing productivity in your business While we have more ways than ever to connect with each other, workplace loneliness is a daily struggle for many employees.  In this Hays Journal blog, we consider how organisations can work with staff to ensure nobody feels isolated. Read this blog How voice search is changing the workplace Voice search is fast gaining momentum, with some experts going so far as to say it could become the dominant method of search within years. While these claims are facing scrutiny, its impact is undeniable. In this Hays Journal blog, we considered how HR leaders and organisations can get ready for this technology. Read this blog Why a returnship programme could boost diversity in your business For a wide variety of reasons, workers are increasingly taking time out from their career. ‘Returnship’ programmes can help organisations effectively and efficiently bring them back. In this Hays Journal blog, we explore what you need to consider before putting such programmes in place. Read this blog How you can get more from your middle managers In many organisations, middle managers will often find the value they bring being scrutinised by both senior and junior staff. But with the right resources and training, are they actually the biggest asset available to businesses? We find out in this Hays Journal blog. Read this blog Is a co-working space right for your organisation? Co-working spaces are becoming ever more popular with large and small companies alike. In this Hays Journal blog, we discuss how organisations can decide if this approach is right for them. Read this blog Should your organisation be appointing internal influencers? While most businesses agree that staff can be the strongest brand ambassadors, using them as such can be a challenge. In this Hays Journal blog, we explore why some organisations are now appointing ‘internal influencers’ to engage with staff, promote new ways of working and help to attract new talent. Read this blog Three reasons you need to build a digitally inclusive workplace In this Hays Journal blog, Eric Hanson, VP of Market Intelligence at Enterprise Communications and Collaboration Platform Fuze, explains why companies must facilitate digital inclusivity in the workplace. Read this blog How Boeing is building the future Heidi B Capozzi is Senior Vice President of Human Resources at The Boeing Company. In this Hays Journal blog, she explains how a collaborative culture and a committed diversity strategy are steering the organisation into the future. Read this blog How mountaineering helps this CEO in his business Michael Moniz, CEO and co-founder of cyber security and learning platform Circadence, is also an experienced mountaineer. In this Hays Journal blog, he discusses how he achieves peak performance, both professionally and personally, through his passions. Read this blog Why becoming a mother has made McAfee’s CHRO more aware of prejudices Chatelle Lynch is Chief human resources Officer of Cyber security company McAfee. In this Hays Journal blog, she explains how having children has made her more aware than ever of the prejudices many groups face, and how this has pushed her to tackle these challenges in her work. Read this blog I hope you find these Hays Journal articles insightful. To request your free hard copy, please email us at haysjournal@hays.com, or download a copy straight to your device.