Our brains developed to be influenced by confident people
Summary: The brain automatically places more value on the opinions of people who appear to be confident, a new study reports. How would you rate yourself on a confidence scale? If it's high and you are also an influential person it seems to two factors are linked. Scientists report that confident people are more influential […]
If your company isn’t social, then what the heck are you?
It’s 2017. We’re all a little more social than we used to be: 65% of adults now use social networking sites, which is nearly a tenfold jump in the past decade. In that last decade though, social hasn’t just changed us as individuals, but as employers and employees as well. Think about it using an […]
Why every business needs a comprehensive social media policy
As well as individuals, most businesses now have their own social media presence, but these new channels bring their own potential problems. In this series, Social media policy & law: a guide for HR, we'll share some examples of employee misbehaviour, changes to law & organisational policy off the back of these incidents, and what […]
Describing our personal strengths in a post-truth world
LinkedIn's just released a list of the top ten buzzwords used by HR professionals when looking to move jobs. Use of 'buzzwords' in the headline made me expect metaphor-ridden, multi-word combos strung together with hyphens like a chain of fairylights. Except that wasn't the case. Here's the list: Specialised Leadership Focused Strategic Experienced Expert Passionate […]
Employee misbehaviour and reputational damage on social media – what can businesses do?
As well as individuals, most businesses now have their own social media presence, but these new channels bring their own potential problems. In this series, Social media policy & law: a guide for HR, we'll share some examples of employee misbehaviour, changes to law & organisational policy off the back of these incidents, and what businesses can […]
Freedom of expression, or not – what are the risks of using social media at work?
As well as individuals, most businesses now have their own social media presence, but these new channels bring their own potential problems. In this series, Social media policy & law: a guide for HR, we'll share some examples of employee misbehaviour, changes to law & organisational policy off the back of these incidents, and what […]
Regulatory references: the new rules of recruitment for the financial sector
On 7 March 2017, the recruitment practices of banks and insurers are changing with the introduction of mandatory regulatory references. It is expected that these rules will be rolled out to all PRA and FCA authorised firms in due course, but no firm date has been set at the moment. The basic premise of regulatory […]
The multiple benefits of improving your self-confidence
Self-confidence can be hard to come by. It’s much easier to criticise yourself – and skip over positive thoughts about a job well done. But listening to a negative internal monologue isn’t just bad for you, it’s also bad for your business. Confidence in your company starts with confidence in the leader of your company; without […]
It’s National Storytelling Week! But has corporate storytelling lost the plot?
This week is National Storytelling Week but with so much emphasis on ‘corporate narrative and the ’customer story’, HR professionals could be forgiven for thinking these terms define the natural limits for storytelling in the corporate world. In corporate life, the business story and storytelling capabilities are often lumped together as one idea and the […]
The changing face of HR legislation – are you keeping up to date?
Recent years have seen the role of the HR professional evolve. Job descriptions have expanded, remits changed and priorities shifted. But despite these changes, compliance with legislation has maintained a steadfast presence on any HR professional’s radar. With stricter legislation coming in, impacting employees and the businesses alike, it falls to the HR team to […]
Succession planning, strong leadership and special relationships
Time to take five minutes for yourself and sit yourself down with this week's round up of HR news, opinion and associated tidbits. Let us know what you've enjoyed reading this week, and tell us Leadership – How I learnt that employees need a leader, not a friend (Forbes) – Why CEOs should plot their […]
“To maximise one’s potential as an HR practitioner, it is a great asset to have spent some time within an operational unit.”
Taking on a new role is as challenging as it is exciting. In this series we will be talking to HR professionals who are getting to grips with a new job and finding out what attracted them to the role, as well as what their key priorities are for the months ahead. Want to tell […]
The office choir: can music revolutionise the boardroom?
Tessa Marchington is the Founder of Music in Offices, an organisation which works with some of the UK’s top employers, using music as a means of engaging and motivating their people. Earlier this month, Music in Offices launched the campaign #RevolutionisetheBoardroom, calling on employers to make music and the arts an integral part of the strategy […]
How to make maternity leave work for both employers and employees
Want to ensure that maternity leave works for everyone involved? From shared parental leave to mentoring returning parents back in the workplace, here's how to keep all staff happy. This article was originally published on Mumsnet. As we hear daily on Mumsnet, pregnancy and new motherhood bring with them a raft of challenges. Not the least among […]
How to negotiate for family-friendly work habits
Flexibility is a key consideration when returning to work. We talk you through the best ways to get the accommodations you need at work – from asking for a trial period to finding solutions to staffing issues. This article was originally published on Mumsnet. The right to request flexible working has been a welcome innovation for […]
What mothers want: What women say about how they can be best supported in the workplace
Discrimination can begin before a woman even steps foot in the office. This is how you can ensure that all women are supported in the most effective way possible. This article was originally published on Mumsnet. When thinking about mothers in the workplace, ‘flexible working’ comes up constantly; it seems, too, that the options for and benefits […]
Going back: what fears and hopes do mothers have before returning to the workplace?
From being there for your kids to coping with the stresses of working life, Mumsnet users share their thoughts on returning to work after having children. This article was originally published on Mumsnet. Above and beyond the important stuff like HR policies and procedures, mothers’ fears and hopes on returning from maternity leave are often focused […]
Beyond the nappy zone: Why older people and carers need flexibility too
It isn't just the parents of young children who need flexible leave – older people and carers also need the chance to work flexibly. This article was originally published on Mumsnet. Flexible working is an idea constantly associated with parents of young children, and (things being the way they are) specifically with mothers. Of course, […]
Five evidence-based steps to creativity and innovation
This five-step process is based on the thoughts of Mark Batey, Senior Lecturer In Organisational Psychology at Alliance Manchester Business School. HRZone interviewed Mark in January 2017. His thoughts are based on a decade worth of research and practice with senior teams, helping them be creative and develop new strategies. Mark's approach is to draw […]
How leaders can stir up creativity in meetings
This piece is based on the thoughts of Mark Batey, Senior Lecturer In Organisational Psychology at Alliance Manchester Business School. HRZone interviewed Mark in January 2017. His thoughts are based on a decade worth of research and practice with senior teams, helping them be creative and develop new strategies. Mark's approach is to draw together […]
