Nick Smallman and Dan Parry – American Business Magazine

Articles by Nick Smallman and Dan Parry

About Nick Smallman and Dan Parry

Nick Smallman is Founder and CEO of Working Voices, a consultancy and training provider. For the last 25 years he has been advising global blue-chip clients on engagement, productivity, and retention. He is based in London, UK. Dan Parry is the Head of Communications at Working Voices. He began his career as a broadcast journalist and has more than 30 years' experience in the media. He is based in London, UK. Their new book is, Engaging Teams: How to Use Social Wellbeing to Boost Performance, Retention, and Culture (Kogan Page, March 25, 2025). Learn more at workingvoices.com.

Technology has accelerated productivity and connectivity, but it’s also eroded critical thinking, focus, and human connection — creating a crisis of attention and engagement in the workplace. As AI and fast-paced digital tools dominate, organizations must counterbalance by investing in human skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving to preserve their people’s potential.

Resetting Our Relationship with Tech

May 15, 2025 Nick Smallman and Dan Parry Comments Off

Tech is a double-edged sword. Cutting through time and distance, it speeds up tasks and connects teams. But its impact on mental health disrupts workplaces. And the new rollout of AI brings fresh uncertainties. […]