Freelancers, org structures and puppy paternity leave
It's time for your weekly update of news, opinion and research from across the HR industry. Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared, and tell us what you've enjoyed reading this week too! Performance – Maybe you should just do the job you were hired for (Tim Sackett) – How a good […]
How to build a business case for your employee engagement programme
The main driving force behind any organisation is its people. The right people analytics programme will help you measure the leadership, vision, happiness and cultural alignment within your organisation. These metrics have in the past been considered as immeasurable and vague. Consequently, the drive to collect data around them is often discounted. Employee engagement technology […]
Beyond quotas: what are the ingredients for true diversity?
Diversity in the workplace is a good thing. It’s amazing to think that there can be so much confusion and controversy over such a seemingly simple statement. The problem begins to appear when we start to define our terms. What do we mean by diversity, how can we measure it, and how does it benefit […]
Managing the pitfalls of meaningful work
Today’s shifting social and economic landscape has encouraged a focus on conscious capitalism and a move away from short-term profits alone to take into account the wider interests of a range of different stakeholders. From the employee perspective has come a renewed interest in creating jobs that are meaningful and full of purpose. It is […]
It’s sales & marketing, not sales versus marketing – creating more collaborative teams’
When it comes to preparing for presentations, there are major differences between the opinions of the marketing and sales teams. I’ve lost track of the number of marketing teams I’ve talked to who have discussed at length the growing gap they are seeing between their own work and the work of their sales teams when […]
5 viewpoints on anonymous employee feedback + 2 tools you can use
The business case for feedback is supported by lots of evidence (see here, for example), but there's uncertainty around whether anonymous feedback is the right way to go or whether you should encourage people to provide open and honest feedback. Five viewpoints on anonymous feedback Viewpoint 1: A mixed kettle of fish – but leader […]
“As a manager of flexible workers, it is important to put trust in your team.”
Tim Stone is Vice President Marketing EMEA at Polycom and will be speaking at the Agile Working Event to be held on March 29th in London. Jamie Lawrence, Editor, HRZone: Lots of companies would love a 'no holds barred' flexible working policy but are terrified of giving up control. How did you guys overcome this? Tim […]
“L&D should consider the needs of all and not just the top five percent that get on the development radar.”
We're always curious to hear how our members and contributors tackle the challenges that the ever-changing world of HR throws at them. We've got a wealth of experience and knowledge across the site, and what better way to showcase the diversity of our community than to get them to walk us through an average day? […]
Book review: Corporate Energy: How to engage and inspire audiences
HRZone has a range of books available for review. If you would like to receive one of our business books, free of charge, please contact the editor on editor at hrzone dot com and we can send you a list of what's available. In return, we ask for a 400-700 word review of the book, […]
A review of bright light therapy lamp Lumie Brightspark
The BrightSpark is a freestanding lightbox, designed to help stabilise your natural bodily rhythms in the winter months when there’s little sunlight. Recommended for sufferers of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) as part of a treatment called bright light therapy, it’s sold by Lumie, a Cambridge-based company known for its ‘natural wake up lamps.’ It retails […]
Lessons in management: we asked some senior leaders what their first-time mistakes were
When it comes to pivotal points in your career, being a new manager has to be one of the most challenging. You’re used to being a star performer – that’s why you were promoted – but to succeed as a manager, you need to master an entirely new set of skills. To help new leaders […]
HR dreams, family leave and the need for evidence-based practice
Top of the day to you, and welcome to our latest round up of news, blogs and opinion from across the HR industry. Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared, and tell us what you've enjoyed reading this week too! Future work – The top jobs in 10 years might not […]
Is full satisfaction at work even a possible or desirable goal?
I received a press release today that led with the statistic that "a mere 10% of workers feel completely satisfied in their jobs." I was surprised it was as high as 10%. Completely satisfied? Is that really the benchmark we're using now? Is there anything in life we're completely satisfied with? It's worrying that agency life is starting to set the […]
The business advantages of engaging in corporate social responsibility
The age of the Millennial is upon us, with those who were born between the early 1980s and late ‘90s entering the workforce. Every day, articles are written to help businesses better understand Generation Y and how they like to work. As explained in a video interview with author Simon Sinek, which went viral at […]
How to use apps to encourage collaboration and engagement in the workplace
Let’s face it, your staff probably spend a lot of time on their mobile phones, and there is not much you can do about it. Studies have shown that people are spending up to five hours a day on their smartphones, while a third of us keep our phones by our bedside so that we […]
Round-up: pizza woes, EU-protected flings and cocaine-laden roses – three Valentines Day stories for you
Another year, another wave of Valentines Day stories about what percentage of people think office flings are acceptable or not? Yes, although we've tried to avoid them and only bring you some of the fresher stuff. Here are three stories that stood out, for various reasons… 1. "If an employer frustrates your office romance and […]
Why HR must support the development of a code of ethics
The rapid increase in the power and prevalence of digital technologies is radically changing the nature and scope of ethical issues seen in the workplace. There is currently no ‘gold standard’ template to follow when producing a code of ethics relating to these emerging technologies. Hence, HR is in a key position to i) facilitate […]
Employee engagement at RHP Group
Chloe Marsh is Head of Engagement at RHP Group. Jamie Lawrence, Editor, HRZone: Why do you think you appeared on the Great Place to Work Best Workplaces list? What makes you stand out? Chloe Marsh, Head of Engagement, RHP: If I had to pick one thing it’d be our unique culture. We’ve worked hard to create […]
What to consider when preparing your social media policy
A good social media policy should be clear and consistent, and give examples of acceptable and unacceptable conduct. The main aim of the policy is to help employees understand where the line is – and how to stay on the right side of it – and for managers to be able to identify and act appropriately in […]
Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI, Bristol University: “Are we starting to treat machines differently?”
We sat down with Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI at Bristol University, to ask him about what's really happening in the world of AI, what people aren't aware of, what the opportunities and risks are, and what the effects are on the jobs market and the skills we need now and into the future. Watch […]
