
Rich McEachran
Rich is a freelance journalist writing about business and technology for national, B2B and trade publications. While his specialist areas are digital transformation and leadership and workplace issues, he’s also covered everything from how AI can be used to manage inventory levels during stock shortages to how digital twins can transform healthcare. You can follow Rich on LinkedIn.
-

How leaders can prevent AI resentment
In-depth As enterprises adopt agentic AI, leaders must work with employees to empower them rather than make them feel inadequate
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

What is job hugging and is it a problem?
In-depth The hiring downturn is resulting in more employees opting to stay put. Leaders can use this as an opportunity to boost retention
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

Why networking is just as important as compute in AI data centers
In-depth Although compute accounts for the majority of data center investment, networking is becoming ever more critical as focus shifts from training to inference
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

Will businesses get lost in AI translation?
In-depth Multilingual AI tools can now pick up the phone to customers – but the jury is out on whether they will and should replace humans
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

Why is big tech rolling back DEI initiatives?
In-depth Diverse hiring targets and references to DEI in public documents have fallen markedly over the course of 2025
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

Can the UK achieve AI sovereignty?
In-depth The UK trails in the supercomputer stakes and is still dependent on US hyperscalers to power its infrastructure
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

Task masking: why employees are pretending to be busy at work
In-depth Rising employer expectations and workforce monitoring is driving task masking – but there's more to this performative productivity than laziness
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

Should workers prepare to become AI agent bosses?
In-depth Tech leaders claim employees could soon be managing AI agents – but this will require a huge culture shift, security awareness and governance
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

What is 'quiet cracking' and how can leaders stop it?
In-depth The latest workplace phenomenon is being fueled by fears of AI taking jobs and a lack of communication from leaders
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

How to implement a four-day week in tech
In-depth More companies are switching to a four-day week as they look to balance employee well-being with productivity
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

The great RTO mandate pushback
In-depth Companies are clawing employees back to the office, but introducing rigid mandates can backfire
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

Why does the US continue to grapple with full-fiber rollout?
In-depth Despite increased remote work and AI access demands, full-fiber rollout in the US continues to fall short
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

Will US tech workers get the right to disconnect?
In-depth International examples show the benefits of more hands-on protections for employees
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

How field service management is changing in 2025
In-depth AI is making it easier to dispatch technicians and predict when equipment needs fixing
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

Biohacking the office to boost productivity
In-depth The spaces in which we work can have a biological impact and impair our cognitive function, but a smart, data-led approach to office design could unlock better decision-making
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

Managing change fatigue in the generative AI era
In-depth Leaders must recognize the constant need to adapt to new technologies is leaving some employees feeling drained and disillusioned
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

How tech leaders can reconnect employees with company goals
In-depth First the Great Resignation, now the Great Detachment – employees are becoming increasingly disengaged
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

Non-graduate tech experts on the importance of broad hiring practices
Case study As more companies prioritize skills over degrees, three successful non-graduates discuss why tech firms should hire those who haven’t gone down the traditional route of university
By Rich McEachran Published
Case study -

Ping fatigue: Helping workers manage constant notifications
In-depth Instant communication platforms can exacerbate mental exhaustion and low productivity
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

Why are new hires ghosting employers?
In-depth The number of firms given the silent treatment by new hires is on the rise – better onboarding could be the key to busting this phenomenon
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

Why climate perks should factor in your employee benefits package
In-depth Since climate-conscious Generation Z has entered the workplace, tech leaders looking to compete could offer perks that help staff benefit the environment
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

How businesses can tear down the paper ceiling in tech
In-depth Recruitment based on skills rather than degrees expands the talent pool and ensures new employees can hit the ground running
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

The AI hype cycle: Separating fact from fiction
In-depth As the AI hype cycle reaches its peak, leaders need to cut through marketing fuzz to understand the real value of the technology for their business
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth -

Companies are regretting investing in generative AI so quickly – here’s how to avoid buyer’s remorse
In-depth All the hype surrounding LLMs has led to assumptions about what the technology can offer, with experts warning leaders to temper their expectations and ground them in trials
By Rich McEachran Published
In-depth
