What does neuroscience say about how and why people learn?
In this series, originally posted on our sister site TrainingZone, we look at a number of myths which have grown up around good learning strategy and design and take the findings from neuroscience to confirm or bust them. This series is drawn from the book Brain-savvy Business: 8 principles from neuroscience and how to apply them. Jan […]
Great Place to Work announces best workplaces of 2016
The Great Workplaces Special Report profiles this year’s top UK Best Workplaces and shares insights into how trust and engagement drive business success. HR and CEOs often talk different languages when it comes to engagement although both ultimately have the same goals. The report looks at how HR can ‘engage’ CEOs to ensure the organisation’s […]
Workplace conflict: Is the workplace itself part of the problem?
We all know that workplace stress can have long-lasting negative consequences on employees. Long hours, unrealistic demands, and looming layoffs can lead to an increase in workplace conflict and health problems. But these issues are compounded when the workplace itself is a part of the problem. Academic research highlights the importance of the workplace environment on employees’ […]
Can we please kill the ‘where do you see yourself in five years?’ question?
No names, no job titles, no companies. HR After Dark features totally anonymised opinion pieces from HR professionals, consultants and industry commentators. No holds barred, no censorship, nothing but raw opinions on issues that matter to HR. When the lights go down, HR After Dark comes out to play. See it all here first. Want […]
Seven Emails: emergent behaviour to work as a discretionary choice
Seven Emails is our conversation-driven dose of insight. We start with a topic and see how the topic is moulded and changed in seven emails. Fancy getting involved? Drop us a line at editor@hrzone.com and we'll get something set up. You pick the topic, we'll respond. Then we'll have five emails to take us to our destination. […]
Coffee Break: Co-working, CV photos, and the case for a three day week
It's that time of the week already, where we fill your proverbial cup with a generous helping of news, opinion and general tidbits from across the online HR world. Let us know what you've found interesting this week – or if you have any thoughts on the posts we've shared! Recruiters – Should you include […]
Failure to thrive: is your HR technology actually solving problems?
In the first article in this series, we looked at whether HRDs were effectively ‘flying blind’ – not using the instrumentation that HR analytics provides to effectively tell them where they are going (or at least plot a credible course for their organisation). Of course, in any conversation about HR software, there’s always a lag […]
How is HR analytics evolving your reward function?
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 […]
Things managers do that they think are good for motivation but actually suck
Blaire Palmer is CEO of That People Thing, a consultancy dedicated to inspiring leaders in fast-paced, ambitious businesses to drive change in their organisations in partnership with their people. Blaire has been described as a "secret weapon", a "business muse" and "that lady who does the leadership and team stuff". She is a regular guest expert on BBC Radio 2's Jeremy […]
How HR leaders can get to grips with analytics
According to Oxford Research, in the UK, the average cost of replacing an employee is in excess of £30,000. Add to those high costs the loss of hard-to-replace skills and talents, and it’s easy to see why employee retention is one of the major challenges facing HR leaders in 2016. And, as we further progress […]
Breakfast Insight: The question of senior team effectiveness
Breakfast Insight is your short dose of new ideas and food for thought, perfect to watch with your morning coffee. Five minutes' of interesting ideas or questions to inspire and make you think. Grab your cup and watch now. Today we're chatting to Justin Hughes, Managing Director of consultancy Mission Excellence and a former member of […]
Coffee Break: Recruitment fixes, happy workplaces and the taboo of salaries
We've spent another week sifting through the mountain of HR articles and blogs to find the best nuggets for you to read over your lunch break or morning coffee. Let us know what you think, or if you have any other articles to recommend! Changing leadership – Good leaders don't just pay lip service to transparency; they […]
This anonymous FTSE50 HR Director tells us why corporate intolerance of mental health must change
This is an interview with a FTSE50 HR Director who is on a campaign to tackle corporate intolerance of mental health. Boy, are there are some stories – read on to find out more, and why our HR Director feels the need to discuss them anonymously. Jamie Lawrence, Editor, HRZone: What is your viewpoint on […]
“We keep goals fresh and relevant via monthly clarity meetings.”
People Insight developed and ran a category in the Employee Engagement Awards called the Employee Choice Award, which put judging in the hands of employees. This was conducted via a survey which measured how well employers support, develop, involve and recognise their people. In the case of Prospectus, they demonstrated commitment to employee development and […]
“It’s all about creating a culture of trust, which helps to naturally drive motivation levels.”
People Insight developed and ran a category in the Employee Engagement Awards called the Employee Choice Award, which put judging in the hands of employees. This was conducted via a survey which measured how well employers support, develop, involve and recognise their people. In the case of highly commended Visualsoft, they demonstrated an understanding of […]
Seven Emails: from childlike interactions to gender equality and the alienation of labour
Seven Emails is our conversation-driven dose of insight. We start with a topic and see how the topic is moulded and changed in seven emails. Fancy getting involved? Drop us a line at editor@hrzone.com and we'll get something set up. You pick the topic, we'll respond. Then we'll have five emails to take us to […]
Comms, culture & company values – our picks from this week’s HR news
It's been another interesting week in the world of HR; we've rounded up our favourite articles and blogs from the past week into a tidy little package for you to consume over your lunch break or commute. Enjoy, and let us know what else you've enjoyed reading this week! Food for thought – Why everyone […]
Build trust by understanding the rules of engagement
Managing expectations successfully is a skill that can usefully be applied in virtually all elements of life, from work, to social to home relationships. At its very essence are two elements: clarity and trust. In this article we’ll explore both what makes it easy and what to avoid if you want to manage expectations successfully. […]
Whistleblowing – what actions can employers take?
It seems that employer’s actions regarding whistleblowing – also known as a ‘public disclosure’ – have never been more under scrutiny. For the past couple of years, stories of whistleblowing in the NHS have been so prevalent that special new laws applicable only in the NHS are being introduced to protect its workers who have […]
Equality begins at home: men step up, women step back
According to research conducted by McKinsey and Lean In for womenintheworkplace.com, in households where both partners work full time, 41% of women report doing more childcare and 30% report doing more chores. Furthermore, there is little evidence the next generation is striking a better balance. Although younger couples split household chores more evenly, women under […]
