Achieving success through people.
With practical explanations explain ways by which HRM ensures that an organization is able to achieve success throug people?
Defacing Company Logo
There are a number of employees who have deliberately removed or covered the company logo from their id badges and left the public sector logo. similary these few employees consistently bemoan the company they work for, they have been given various platforms and ways to discuss and vent any issues but there is no substance […]
5 Steps You Should Take if you Want to Avoid
Funding for startup a business is one of the most important factors, start up a new business is the way to go if you want to get ahead on your own. You’ll be able to work on something that actually matters to you and you’ll reap the earnings on your own terms. The good thing […]
Redundancy
Hi, I’ve received notice that my position is under threat from redundancy. I work on a rotational basis, so am on site for 3 weeks at a time. During the meeting the Director told me my position was under threat from redundancy, he also stated that they see my position ideally filled by a local […]
Can similar posts be in different ringfences?
Where an organisation is restructuring a department and reducing head count, can the management structure the ringfencing such that substantively similar posts (in terms of the essential skill set, someone who could do one post could do the other) are in separate ring fences and staff are only in a single ring fence so are […]
HR generalist to HCM Consultant Journey
Please brief the way how to become a successful Implementation consultant of SAP HCM/Success Factor after having an experience of 3.5 yrs as Generalist role?
Holiday while on probation and pay
My employment is made of 6 months probation with no holiday pay untitlement. Is that legal? My employment and colleagues’ contract has been changed from 42hrs down to 40hrs. We were informed through a meeting and have not signed any agreement. We were not asked about the decision prior to it taking place. We are […]
Creating a career focused on people – how?
Having worked with many large organizations, I noticed a major gap that I am extremely passionate about and want to make sure I take the right next steps. My assumption is that unlike most people here, I am not a seasoned HR expert. I am a mid-career professional who has worked in various business consulting […]
How to manage a high volume of HR queries?
Hi all I am an HR manager in a large retail unit with over 500 employees. I have a relevitvely small team who are very stretched (as we all are, of course). I have been in this role for six months and have tried to improve our processes. So far, I have focused mainly on ER […]
TUPE
Hi all, Im currently interested to hear from anyone who has facilitated an internal TUPE Transfer, and if so would ask that if possible, would you share your approach and TUPE process map.
Work life balance
How can enrichment in work and family life be obtained? Which HR policies are importantant?
How valuable is positive feedback?
Research carried out by London and Harvard Business Schools has been looking at how you can activate the 'very best version of you' and what happens when you do. The research highlights how positive feedback creates a positive spiral, activating an individual's best 'self-concept'. So, how does this translate into the world of work and people […]
Do deficiencies in HR create problems for the business
Do deficiencies in HR create problems for the business
HR mentor
Hi I have recently returned back to work after a 2 year break after having my bubba. I have been very lucky in being appointed to a standalone hr manager role – looks like I am going to have my work cut out for me and I wondered if anybody would be interested in being […]
Change of reporting line and duties – what are my rights?
Hi, Recently my boss (ops Manager) who has a national role has left and his position has not been replaced and we have been told (informally) we are now reporting to the National GM. My role is a site specific manager role but I am now getting handed duties that my previous boss (ops Manager) […]
Policy sign off
I am a HR administrator in a company of 500+ employees. Any HR guys out there have experience of software that will send out policies and receive confirmation that employees have received and agreed to them?
Discussing mental illness in the workplace
Is it appropriate to tell an employee (in particular a supervisor) who is dealing with depression that he can't discuss it in the workplace and should simply say he has to miss work due to "health issues"? Other employees/supervisors can discuss their illnesses if they are comfortable sharing. An employee/supervisor with diabetes can discuss the need for insulin […]
Where do you see the HR function sitting in 5 years time?
I recently sat down with Craig McCoy, Interim HR Director & Chairman – where we both sit on the board at London HR Connection, grilling him on The Future of HR. Some of the discussions we touched upon were ….. *Where does he see the function sitting in 5 years time? *What’s going to be the […]
Could HR be doing more to improve the onboarding process?
What do you think is important to include in an induction or first few weeks of an employee joining a company? Do you have any good examples from particular companies or personal experiences – or do you think there's a particular area where businesses (and HR in particular) could be doing more for new starters? I started […]
Extension Notice Period
Hi all, I wanted to ask for advice on the extension of the notice period. Last mont the Head of HR sent me an email with a file PDF signed that informed me that my notice period was increased from 1 to 3 months. From here I have some doubts: Was necessary sign a sheet or a […]
