Fixed-term contracts have a role in Maltese employment, but they shouldn’t be used to retain staff. Under the Employment and Industrial Relations Act, if an employee leaves early, they may owe up to 50% of their remaining salary.  Some companies use fixed-term contracts as a retention tool; however, this breeds resentment, not loyalty. To improve…

HR leaders nowadays are balancing the need to reduce turnover and prevent burnout while maintaining high productivity levels. It’s now clear that looking after employee well-being is no longer optional; it is the most effective way to reach these business goals. However, it is vital to remember that well-being initiatives should never be used to…

As a leader, you invest in strategy, technology, and market positioning. But what if the most powerful driver of your company’s success is something less tangible? It’s a healthy feedback culture. Too often, there’s a gap between what leaders think and the reality their employees experience, a culture of silence where potential stagnates and talent…

The global competition for talent has entered a new phase: the fight against workforce disengagement. Employee engagement globally dropped to 21% in 2024, costing the world economy an estimated $438 billion in lost productivity. In larger economies, a disengaged employee means reduced productivity. But in Malta, where the talent pool is limited, disengagement is a crisis,…