Blockchain and HR: why it can improve reward and recognition
Blockchain technology can transform employee reward programs by using crypto-tokens and smart contracts to reduce administrative costs while giving employees real-world spending power. Unlike traditional points systems confined to corporate ecosystems, blockchain-based rewards offer genuine utility and automatic recognition for achievements and milestones.
Blockchain and HR: why is it relevant and what use cases are there?
Blockchain technology can transform HR by enabling secure, verifiable candidate profiles that eliminate resume fraud. Through consensus-based verification, employers gain instant access to authenticated educational credentials and employment history, streamlining hiring while reducing costly vetting processes.
Blockchain: what is it and how can it be used in organisations?
Blockchain is a distributed digital ledger that securely records transactions across a network without requiring a central authority. Originally created for Bitcoin, this revolutionary technology can improve efficiency and transparency in organizations by eliminating intermediaries and enabling direct asset exchanges.
Automation and humans: what’s the real story?
Automation in workplaces is not driven by artificial intelligence as media suggests, but by more modest technologies like Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Cognitive Automation. Research shows these tools improve efficiency and compliance without widespread job displacement, benefiting shareholders, customers, and employees alike.
Should you pursue a CIPD qualification?
A CIPD qualification can advance HR careers through professional credentials, expanded networks, and increased confidence, though work experience remains equally important. Benefits include broader HR knowledge and competitive advantages in interviews, though job outcomes vary by individual circumstances.
Mindfulness at work: how 10 minutes can make employees more creative
A 10-minute guided mindfulness meditation session can boost employee creativity by 22%, generating a wider range of original ideas compared to relaxation or fake meditation. Research from Rotterdam School of Management shows mindfulness helps workers feel calmer and more focused, leading to more inventive solutions.
Book review: Designing the Purposeful World
Clive Wilson’s “Designing the Purposeful World” explores how the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals can serve as a blueprint for creating positive global change. The book combines emotional appeal with logical arguments and evidence from thought leaders to demonstrate how purpose-driven thinking can unite people across cultures and professions to build a better future.
Embracing the uncomfortable: a key step in driving business success
Embracing discomfort and challenging traditional processes drives business success. Organizations that question outdated systems, adopt digital transformation, and learn from failures outperform those clinging to legacy approaches. Curiosity and continuous improvement are essential for staying competitive in an evolving marketplace.
We know about IQ and EQ, but what about PQ?
As IQ and EQ have shaped workplace culture, physical intelligence (PQ) emerges as the next evolution for office workers. In an age of automation, reconnecting with bodily awareness and movement during the workday can enhance wellbeing, mental performance, and professional development.
Gender pay gap: how to manage the fallout
Large organizations must now disclose gender pay gap data, but many lack strategy for managing employee reactions. Women seeing significant disparities—particularly in bonuses and senior roles—may experience distress and consider leaving, triggering fight, flight, or freeze responses that employers should proactively address.
Time, money, stigma: how technology can overcome these three obstacles to mental wellbeing
Technology can help overcome three major barriers to mental health treatment: time, cost, and stigma. YourMind, a Skype-based therapy platform, was created to increase access to mental healthcare for people struggling with stress and anxiety who lack flexible work schedules or resources for traditional in-person therapy.
HR technology: “It’s almost always a hearts and minds decision.”
Successful HR technology implementation requires organizational buy-in rather than relying on technology alone to improve culture. Dean Forbes, CEO of CoreHR, emphasizes that workplace transformation is talent-led and requires employers to adapt traditional recruitment and retention strategies to attract modern talent.
German workplaces: what can businesses learn?
German workplaces face pressure to modernize labor laws and embrace flexible working to compete with other European countries. Despite rigid regulations, evidence shows remote work increases productivity and employee satisfaction, requiring a redefinition of traditional work concepts for the future economy.
Are you ready to start the workplace learning analytics journey?
Discover how workplace learning analytics can transform your L&D function from reactive to strategic. This first part of a six-part series explores why building analytical capability starts with strategy, not data, and how to align your analytics journey with organizational goals.
Remote control: how to build culture across a team of remote workers
Building and maintaining company culture is harder in remote settings, but it’s essential for employee performance and competitive advantage. The key is understanding your workforce’s distribution, leveraging unified communication systems, and establishing a strong intentional foundation with clear mission and values statements that guide daily operations.
Book review: Good People: The Only Leadership Decision That Really Matters by Anthony Tjan
Anthony Tjan’s “Good People: The Only Leadership Decision That Really Matters” explores why hiring and developing quality people is the most critical leadership responsibility. Drawing on 22 years of business experience and nearly 100 interviews, Tjan defines goodness through character, values, and humanity, emphasizing mentorship and personal growth as keys to organizational success.
Improving diversity in your organisation: 5 practical steps
Organisations can improve diversity through five practical steps, including addressing unconscious bias, building diverse teams, and creating inclusive environments. These changes help companies recruit the best talent and reflect wider society while closing gaps in underrepresented areas like technology.
How to manage the skills gap in a cybersecurity minefield
The cybersecurity skills gap presents a major challenge for UK organizations, with 66% reporting too few security workers to meet their needs. Addressing this requires revising recruitment strategies, developing broad skill sets through training, and encouraging career entry at grassroots levels to build a stronger security workforce.
HR and acquisitions: what role should HR be playing?
HR plays a critical role in mergers and acquisitions that often goes overlooked. Beyond financial due diligence, HR must assess cultural integration and employee engagement, as failure to plan for cultural alignment causes roughly 30% of failed acquisitions.
Mental health apps: for and against
Nearly half of employers now offer mental health apps to staff, aiming to reduce stress and anxiety. However, evidence suggests these apps may either help or harm employee wellbeing, depending on whether they complement existing services or add to digital overload.
