We’ve done a roundup of the most-read HRZone articles in 2017. Topics span leadership, people analytics, diversity, wellbeing, employee engagment and more. Check the list and make sure you haven’t missed out on what your peers have already read.
1. Six reasons why people analytics will be central to the future of HR
By David Green, writer at IBM Watson Talent.
2. HR data and GDPR: what you need to know about consent (and why not to rely on it)
By Sue Lingard, Cezanne HR.
3. Four ways for HR to become a force for innovation
By Lucy Adams, CEO at Disruptive HR.
4. How to conserve mental energy during the day
By Hilary Scarlett, Consultant at Scarlett & Grey.
5. Why leaders need to be positive thinkers
By Jon Gordon, best-selling author and speaker.
We also took a look at the five most popular articles within each quarter of 2017…
January – March
1. Achieving gender balance is about men – not women
By Nadia Nagamootoo, Director, Avenir Consulting.
2. The five biggest mistakes in employee engagement
By Karin Volo, Chief Joy Bringer, Bringing Joy to the World.
3. Looking ahead in 2017: What will be trending in HR tech?
By Kate Wadia, Managing Director, Phase 3 Consulting
4. Whose job is it anyway? How HR can spearhead digital change in organisations
By Mark O’Donoghue, Global Managing Director, AVADO.
5. A snowball started rolling: lessons from Norway about gender quotas on boards
By Eskil Le Bruyn Goldeng, Senior Lecturer, The University College of South-East Norway
April – June
1. HR data and GDPR: what you need to know about consent (and why not to rely on it)
By Sue Lingard, Cezanne HR.
2. Four ways for HR to become a force for innovation
By Lucy Adams, CEO at Disruptive HR.
3. Are your employees surviving or thriving at work?
By Mary Craig, Founder, Epona.je.
4. Walking meetings at work: how, what, why, when
By Jeff Archer, Director, The Tonic.
5. Remote workers – out of sight, out of mind?
By Karen Drury, Internal Communication advisor, executive coach, fe3 consulting.
July – September
1. Six reasons why people analytics will be central to the future of HR
By David Green, writer at IBM Watson Talent.
2. Why leaders need to be positive thinkers
By Jon Gordon, best-selling author and speaker.
3. Six HR archetypes driving digital change
By Helen Rosethorn, Partner, Prophet.
4. How to be a successful people analytics leader
By Jonathan Ferrar, Founder & CEO, Ochre Rock.
5. 10 (scientifically-proven) tips for being a better boss
By Elena Wilski, Managing Consultant, Gallup.
October – December
1. Mindfulness in the workplace – taking a grassroots approach
By Paul Barrett, Head of Wellbeing, Bank Workers Charity
2. Emotional intelligence: Do you know the four basic components?
By Jacqueline Hinds, Emotional Intelligence Coach & Leadership Consultant, Wilson Hinds Consulting Ltd.
3. Data storytelling – Know your audience
By Jonathan Ferrar, Founder & CEO, Ochre Rock
4. How to conserve mental energy during the day
By Hilary Scarlett, Consultant at Scarlett & Grey.
5. Why diversity initiatives fail
By Stephen Frost, Principal at Frost Included.
