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 […]
Physical exercise at work: what can be done?
The working world is going through some seismic changes at the moment, which mirror the nation’s changing demographics as we enter 2018. The burden of ill health on the economy and the burden of ill health on employers is significant as people work harder and for longer. Now more than ever the prospect of having […]
Leading remote teams: how to deal with conflict
At the other end of every computer, every mobile device, there is a person. Every person holds a range of thoughts, a range of assumptions, and a set of preferences about how they want to be treated and how they should treat others. In the third and final article of this series on leading virtual […]
Leading remote teams: the role of performance management
“At the core of effective performance management are frank, yet supportive performance conversations that include ongoing feedback. Occasional processes, such as annual performance reviews and pay setting, can be useful, but shouldn’t be the main focus.” This is a quote from the CIPD Factsheet of 31 July 2017. The essence of performance management remains the […]
Leading remote teams: why you need a different mindset
The good news is that, in essence, leading remote teams is just like leading any other team. The bad news is that if you’re used to managing by watching what people are doing, you will need a shift in mindset. “Work is far less meaningful and pleasant than it needs to be because well-intentioned leaders […]
Will 2018 be the year for multi-generational flexible benefits?
There can be no doubt that today’s workforce looks and works differently to that of just 10 years ago. For instance, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in workers over 65 remaining in employment – from 5.5% in 1992 to 10% in 2016 – and are now seeing up to four generations in the workplace. From […]