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What to expect in the latest Hays Journal Blockchain in recruitment, employee experience, handling reputational damage and more, only in the Hays Journal Issue 15 About the Hays Journal Our award-winning bi-annual global publication provides insight into topics impacting the world of work. Each issue, we focus on a range of topics such as technology, wellbeing, training and mental health in the workplace. In past editions, we have featured contributions from over 400 experts from Unilever, the BBC, Google, PwC, Astra Zeneca, Facebook, and IBM. Hays Journal Issue 15 is now available In our 15th issue, we delve into topics such as automation and its effect on HR, the impact of flexible working on team dynamics, the rise in employee burnout and much more. There are three ways you can read the latest issue of the Hays Journal: Download a copy onto your device Request your free hard copy by emailing us at haysjournal@hays.com Read the blog versions of this content â€" see below for a breakdown: Get ready for blockchain While we can’t predict the future, we should always strive to take steps to prepare for it. In technology, for example, it is important to understand the principles of new developments and to consider possible applications that could benefit your organisation. The effect that blockchain technology will have on the world of work is still uncertain, but it is clear that its potential is huge. Discover how it might soon transform the world of HR here: Read this blog Minimise reputational damage And while some new developments bring opportunity, others bring challenges. Many businesses will suffer reputational damage at some point, be it on a large or small scale. Our article below considers how planning ahead can limit potential harm to an organisation: Read this blog Create a better employee experience Some organisations find themselves protected in instances of PR disaster by employees defending the company against criticism, but how can this kind of loyalty be built? Increasingly, we’re seeing businesses move away from a focus on engagement to a more holistic model, known as employee experience. You can find out how they’re making it work in this article: Read this blog Help millennials mentor Another way some companies are engaging better with their workforce and customer base is by using millennial mentors. By encouraging young, junior staff members to mentor senior executives, organisations are hoping both groups will gain a greater understanding of their business. See how this is working here: Read this blog Apply design thinking to organisational structure Blurring the lines between senior and junior staff is becoming increasingly common. Collaborative, flexible and agile approaches to work have been growing in popularity for a while. We’ve looked at how some organisations are now using design thinking to build these models into their structure. You can read all about it here: Read this blog New ways of learning As well as changing structures, organisations are altering how they present learning to staff. They are meeting the need for more on-demand services that allow staff to develop at a pace, time and place to suits them. Find out more here: Read this blog Tips for building an award-winning culture from Salesforce For this issue’s profile, we’ve spoken with Jody Kohner, Senior Vice President of Employee Marketing Engagement at Salesforce. In this feature, Jody talks about how the company uses detailed metrics to boost engagement, inclusivity and fairness across their business: Read this blog Improving society through sport and business Elsewhere, we’ve found out why the tragic events of 9/11 inspired David Pinchin to start a charity that brings underprivileged young people into the business world. This piece can be read here: Read this blog Food for thought And lastly, entrepreneur, chef and musician Levi Roots discusses why it’s important to balance business with other passions here: Read this blog I hope you enjoy reading each of these pieces. We’ll be back later in the year with more thought-provoking articles on the world of work.