Want to remain competitive? Think about diversity
There are many factors that affect a company’s profit, but diversity may not be the one that springs to mind. Business leaders are seeking out different ways to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce. It’s fair, it’s the right thing to do and it’s better for company culture. But, there’s strong evidence to suggest that […]
The power of internal networks: focus on Armed Forces Networks
Creating channels for staff to connect with other employees across the organisation has proved to be a source of real value. But some businesses are taking this further. Some organisations are investing in an internal network with a strategic purpose such as bridging skills gaps, nurturing diversity and inclusion, boosting talent acquisition and retention and increasing employee […]
How companies must approach sexual harassment in 2018
There’s so much rich insight coming out of the academic sector that HR professionals need to know. At Academics’ Corner we feature the best HR researchers that tell you what they’ve found and what you need to do differently on the back of the research. Get connected to the academic sector through Academics’ Corner and […]
Employee experience: the evolution of people analytics?
People analytics is morphing from an HR-led function to a top-down business-led function, otherwise known as employee experience, explains Andrew Woolnough, Director of HR Solutions at Equiniti. The use of people analytics is growing as companies realise the capabilities required in terms of HR technology, tools and analytics expertise. But what started out as an […]
GDPR: your HR questions answered
With the GDPR deadline fast approaching, HRZone asked ADP Chief Privacy Officer, Cécile Georges, to answer some key HR-related questions about this new regulation. How does GDPR impact businesses? If your organisation does business in the EU or handles EU residents’ personal data, regardless of whether or not your business is located in the EU, then […]
Why HR needs to up its game in strategic people analytics
HR is not yet using people analytics to improve business outcomes, argues workforce analytics advisor Max Blumberg. How can we address this? With better education. While people analytics use has increased dramatically over the past three years, its focus – for the most part – still lies in tactical operational activities such as employee retention and recruitment. […]
Viral-friendly engagement: a guide for HR
A recent article from BBC Capital proposed that Generation Z are now the youngest generation in the workforce, the oldest of this generation typically being 22 years old. It suggests that they are set to redefine the workplace due to their natural inclination to technology, however I believe many organisations are already years ahead with […]
Social media and the workplace in the #MeToo era
Quickly following on from the Harvey Weinstein scandal, the #MeToo hashtag went viral across all forms of social media. After it first appeared on Twitter, the hashtag was used 850,000 times within the first 48 hours. Since then, #MeToo has been posted on Twitter and elsewhere tens of millions of times, often accompanied by a […]
Stressed out Britain: How to manage work-related stress in your organisation
In offices across the country, time and time again we hear “I’m so stressed” and barely anyone bats an eye. We’re living in an age where high pressure working environments are the norm and working longer hours is increasingly lauded and praised as a sign of a person working hard, of going above and beyond, […]
Are graduates lacking the fundamental skills needed to succeed in today’s job market?
Despite soaring tuition fees, Britain has more graduates than ever before. Yet research is showing that thousands of graduates are struggling to find employment that matches their skills, with more than a third ending up in low-skilled jobs. According to official 2016 figures, one in five graduates work in non-professional roles that do not require […]
“The HR function historically has been miscalculated and underestimated.”
Described by former British Prime Minister Sir John Major as “the world’s leading business expert on emerging markets,” economist Daniel Thorniley is regularly invited to talk to CEOs and corporate boards and has worked with most of the world’s major MNCs. He will be speaking at UNLEASH 2018, formerly known as HR Tech World, in London […]
The role of politics in inclusion
Whilst many of us are slightly dismayed at the current lack of unity and leadership in politics, there is something to be proud of. The UK has the most diverse parliament ever, and it’s actually something that we are world leaders at. There are 650 MPs in Westminster and it’s been a long time since […]
Onboarding in the flexible labour force era: is HR missing a trick?
Onboarding new employees into an organisation is now common practice. But what about the ever-growing flexible labour force? How do we ensure our approach enables these atypical workers to succeed? A new era of onboarding has arrived, and HR needs to adapt… The Cambridge dictionary defines onboarding as “the process in which new employees gain the knowledge and […]
How compliance standards help organisations attract and retain talent
Have you ever considered the role that corporate compliance standards play in attracting new talent, as well as retaining current employees? At first glance, this may seem like an odd question. Compliance programmes are hardly the first thing employees look for when exploring a new job opportunity. After all, isn’t compliance just about following the […]
Creating an environment that unleashes employee creativity
Every business and industry is being transformed. We are all re-imagining every part of what we do, make and sell. In this age of technological disruption, competition is fierce and to succeed it’s essential to create an environment where employees are encouraged and motivated to make their most creative ideas a reality. And quickly. This […]
Onboarding: 10 ways to make your new hires feel welcome from week 1
Whether you currently do anything about onboarding new hires or not, onboarding always happens. It’ll either happen naturally if left to itself, or you can shape it through a structured process. Either way, it will happen, leaving your new employees with a good, neutral or maybe even a bad impression of their team and the […]
Why you need to nurture Emotional First Responders in the workplace
Wherever there are people, there are emotions. This extends to the workplace, even though we often don’t like to admit it. Our offices are filled with intricate, interpersonal dynamics like hurt feelings, excitement, and fear, and these emotions are heightened during times of change, transitions or uncertainty. Managers often think of an emotional workplace as […]
Employee benefits for SMEs: all about the little things
How do small medium enterprises (SMEs) provide a benefits package which is right for their teams, doesn’t break the bank and helps retain their best talent – and why is the right benefits package so important? Is it all about the cash? Working for a company is sometimes just seen as giving over your time […]
Supporting Success: How to Safeguard the Early Days
In our 12-part series, Kate Wadia – Managing Director at Phase 3 Consulting – guides the HR professional through how to navigate, succeed and lead with HR tech project-work. From the inception of the business case to the handover into BAU, we’ll follow an indicative project timeframe to explain the way and the why of a project step-by- step, […]
Talent retention: the vital few and trivial many
Talent retention implies that a company actually knows who their ‘talent’ is. One of the most robust ways of retaining talent is to identify who your ‘vital few’ are, and retain them – something very few executives can do with confidence. Approaching retention according to your vital few is hard and takes resources, but what’s the […]