“The challenge for any organisation will be to create a culture where the intervention of AI is seen as a positive and not as a threat.”
What is the total cost of all of the bills that you pay? How much do you spend each week on food? Where could you cut back if you suddenly found yourself out of work? For most people, these are difficult questions to answer. Like telling the doctor how much alcohol we drink, or how […]
Rabbit whisperers, robots and the realms of possibility
Last week, I was at a dinner party at a local friends’ house in our Suffolk village. I began to tell what I thought was a unique tale surrounding the saga of my children’s pet rabbits, whose domestic unruliness towards each other had escalated so far that I’d be been forced to call in the […]
Artificial intelligence and HR: partnering now for better business tomorrow
Let’s be honest. Human resources departments rarely, if ever, are thought of as cutting edge when it comes to the use of technology. A closer look, however, shows the implementation of new technologies, including solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), in almost every aspect of the talent function. According to a recent Towers Watson HR […]
Donald Trump’s emotional intelligence – let’s take a look…
Donald Trump is certainly a contentious figure. Increasingly I hear or read the perception that Mr Trump has low Emotional Intelligence (measured by EQ) yet, clearly, to be in the position he is, the man has ‘something’. I want to throw some light on this as it’s not quite as clear-cut as first seems. In […]
Blind recruitment: A small step forward, but how do we make the leap?
The CBI’s recent call for the removal of names on CVs is one example of ongoing attempts to combat prejudice in the world of recruitment. A number of big name employers, including BBC, NHS and Virgin Money have jumped on the bandwagon too by incorporating so called ‘blind recruitment’ into their hiring process. But, while […]
Coffee Break: Sensitivity, open offices and why degrees don’t matter
Are you up to date with the latest goings-on in HR? Fear not, we've spent the week rounding up our favourite articles and blogs for your enjoyment. Let us know what you think the pieces we've shared, and tell us what you've enjoyed reading too! Strategy – Magic HR & fun at work (Kate Russell, LinkedIn) […]
Mergers & Acquisition : Are you heading towards cultural mismatch?
There comes a time in the life of many organisations when they have reached as far as they can through organic growth. When that time comes some opt to remain at that level, seeing the size/value proposition as being at the optimum for their type of business. Others however view the future in a different […]
Older workers deprived of performance appraisals and training in the UK – what can we do?
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 […]
Hiring for cultural fit: the diversity equation
How does your recruitment programme work? Do you look for personal qualities or abilities, qualifications or past experience? Do you skim application forms, ticking off criteria against a preset list; or do you search for that special something which may enrich the organisation? It’s difficult isn’t it, particularly for those jobs where you’ve had hundreds […]
What’s the connection between leadership & chocolate Hob Nobs?
What IS the ultimate message at the very core of great leadership? Peter Anderton of Internal Alignment strips away the noise and gets right to the heart of it with TEDx Derby – go to https://youtu.be/oDsMlmfLjd4 to watch the TEDx talk – centuries of leadership wisdom in just a few minutes… Helen Clark, TEDx Derby: You’ve […]
The social side of L&D: Why bringing your whole self to social will make you stand out
As a mum of a seven year-old-boy, I’ve recently been fielding a new experience in motherhood. In addition to the myriad of sports balls and legos, there’s something new in my son’s school bag – homework. I get it. My son’s school teacher is stewarding the daily development of a dozen seven year-olds and needs […]
Building a strong culture from the inside out
Who is responsible for the culture of your organisation? Don’t worry, it’s not a trick question! You see, organisational culture is a living, growing and ever-changing thing. As such, it’s affected by every action and interaction, every decision and potentially every person who comes into contact with it either directly or indirectly. So, could it […]
A reason to be optimistic about future jobs
Luke Dormehl is a tech writer and journalist, he recently had his latest book published, Thinking Machines: The Inside Story of Artificial Intelligence. In light of all the scary stories of how AI will disrupt the world of work and life as we know it, we asked Luke to put a few things into perspective and […]
Do team members retaliate or cooperate when co-workers call in sick?
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 […]
How can you build a Next Generation culture?
Britain is working/isn’t working. Our corporate governance is one of the best in the world/needs a complete overhaul. Our employees are valuable members of the team/command and control means they’re just there to do a job. When it comes to reporting on British business it can sometimes be a case of ‘ya pays your money, […]
Coffee Break: Stress, tribunals and the truth behind whether bad guys do get ahead
Push your keyboard aside, get comfy in your not-so-ergonomic desk chair and let us dazzle you our picks of the week's HR news, opinion and research. Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared, as well as what you've enjoyed reading this week! AI and tech – How soon will you lose your […]
The key to the HR Revolution: Capacity
It is time for an HR revolution. For far too long we have been dismantled and outsourced, denied the respect we so rightly deserve, and suffered an incredible backlash when we try to solve the issues of our constituents. In my view it’s no longer sufficient to review our organisational models or the sophistication of […]
Culture and HR at Great Ormond Street – an interview with the hospital’s deputy director for HR and OD
This is an interview with James Devine, Deputy Director of HR and OD at Great Ormond Street Hospital. GOSH are finalists at this year's OC Excellence Awards in three categories – Learning, Technology and Public/Not-for-Profit. James is an experienced HR professional with a proven track record of delivering at both a strategic and operational level. You […]
“Operational excellence cannot be one of fifteen initiatives you have running.”
This is an interview with Justin Hughes, a former Red Arrows pilot and the Managing Director of Mission Excellence, a consultancy that partners with organisations committed to high performance. His new book, The Business of Excellence: Building high-performance teams and organizations, is out now, published by Bloomsbury. Jamie Lawrence, Editor, HRZone: What did your time […]
“I’ve experienced a shift in how I like to learn; to what I want to learn and not what others feel I need.”
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? Want […]
