In today's episode, we're delving into i4cp’s report "The Productivity Predicament." The report examines the challenges of maximising employee productivity without sacrificing empathy in the workplace.You can find the report here:https://hrreview.co.uk/white-papers/i4cp-and-hrreview-the-productivity-predicament/372098Guest: Mollie LombardiMollie Lombardi is a top industry analyst, with extensive experience gathering and interpreting new data, but she also moves beyond the numbers, translating them into real decisions and actionable insights.Over the years, Mollie has studied all aspects of HR. A particular focus of her work currently is how payroll, wellness, and retention interplay to help organizations find and retain the talent they need. She is passionate about helping organizations help people be successful. She has interviewed & surveyed tens of thousands of organizations, and her dedication to creating better conversations between buyers and sellers of HR Tech drives her work.Her work has appeared in Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, Inc. and other industry trade publications. She has also presented at HR Events globally.Questions for Mollie:Can you give us an overview of the report "The Productivity Predicament" and its main focus?One of the intriguing aspects highlighted in the report is the disparity between how employees perceive their own productivity and how leaders view their teams' productivity. Can you elaborate on this finding and its significance?The report also addresses the shift in work model policies, particularly the trend toward return-to-office and hybrid arrangements. How has this shift affected employee morale and overall productivity?The report also offers recommendations for organisations to navigate this productivity-empathy tightrope. Can you tell our listeners a little bit more about these recommendations and their potential impact?About HR in ReviewHR in Review is a podcast produced by the leading UK HR website www.hrreview.co.uk.HRreview provides news and advice on HR strategy and practice plus a host or related topics like recruitment, training, diversity, employment law, reward and wellbeing.Discover More Great HR Content at HRreviewSubscribe to HRreview’s Daily email newletter here: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/signupDiscover our online training courses for HR and more here: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/hrtrainingEnjoy more HR content from Inside HR, our exclusive webinar channel here: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/free-webinarsJoin Us on Social MediaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2061371/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HRreviewUKTwitter: https://twitter.com/hrreviewPinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/hrreview/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HrreviewCoUkGet in TouchTo provide feedback, suggest a speaker or find out about sponsoring a podcast, please email podcast@hrreview.co.uk