The Hidden Cost of Disengagement: Why Culture and Leadership Must Change Now

Each year, Gallup publishes its State of the Global Workplace report — one of the most widely recognised and respected reports of its kind. Drawing on data from over 160 countries, the report offers powerful and in depth insights into how people are feeling at work and what this means for organisational performance, productivity, and […]

Pecan’s Newsletter – Spring 2024

Welcome to the Spring edition of our newsletter We’re pleased to say we’ve hit the ground running this year. From forming new partnerships to continuing our work with fantastic organisations, 2025 is already shaping up to be another year of growth, innovation, and—above all—helping organisations shape their culture. A major highlight is the launch of our […]

The Meta whistleblower fallout: How companies can avoid the same fate

By Andrew Loveless Could your organisation be next to make scandalous headlines? Here, Andrew Loveless of Pecan Partnership shares four preventative measures to help you steer clear of a PR crisis. “A cautionary tale of power, greed, and lost idealism”. This may sound like the trailer for a Netflix series but it is actually the sub-title […]

The lost art of team building

Have we forgotten the importance of team-building in our haste to ‘get things done’? By Ella Overshott Tuckman’s forming, storming, norming, performing model of group development was first developed in 1965 and formed the backbone of team-building for decades.  Indeed, when I first entered the world of full-time work on Marks and Spencer’s graduate scheme nearly […]

Redundancies in the Higher Education sector: Layoffs ‘done well’

Written for HRZone by Ella Overshott, Co-Director of Pecan Partnership As more universities announce redundancies, we unpack how this difficult process can be led in a way that creates the best possible experience for everyone involved. Nearly one in four leading UK universities are slashing staff numbers and cutting budgets. With up to 10,000 job losses […]

What is ‘everyday experimentation’ and why is it important at work?

By Ella Overshott, Pecan Partnership, written for HRZone According to a study by McKinsey, crisis-fuelled experimentation was the main driver of organic growth for companies during the pandemic. Companies that refocused quickly, invested more resources, and experimented with new technologies accelerated faster than others.  The trend continues as the economic and political climate remain volatile and organisations […]