The 70/20/10 strategy – what does neuroscience say?
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 is […]
How is personality linked to performance in crisis management?
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 […]
What will society believe about talent in 2020?
This is an interview with Geoffroy de Lestrange, Product Marketing Manager EMEA at Cornerstone OnDemand, on the future of talent and the steps organisations need to take to redefine their views on talent in order to keep pace with societal change. We discuss the current structure of the HR department, the need for new learning methods […]
Corporate values are everywhere: how do you really get people to live those values, and how will know when they do?
In this article Jo Ayoubi, CEO of Track Surveys, looks at how mature organisations tackle the increasingly important topic of organisational values, including how to get long-term employee buy-in and what happens when values get derailed. We can’t ignore the importance of values in the discussion of business and employment, training and development, leadership and management. Values […]
Coffee Break: Corporate vs. professional, office design and the LinkedIn for working mums
We've got through the four day week – and it's already time for the weekend again! Here are some of the articles we've enjoyed this week – let us know what you've been reading and what you think in the comments below. Optimising your office – 3 trends from the leading edge of workplace design […]
Cram in content- the more you cover the better…
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 is […]
Studying politicians: emotionally-intelligent leadership can be taxing
Leadership is not easy and certainly not for the faint-hearted. I watched the unravelling of ‘The Panama Papers’ furore and thought it a great example of not just how important emotional leadership is to understand but how easy it is to get wrong. The PM was clearly hurt (“deeply hurtful allegations against my father” – […]
Do you understand the ‘illusion of inclusion?’
This is an interview with Mossy O'Mahony, VP of Product at internal communications software company Newsweaver. Mossy hosted a webinar on 'Overcoming the barriers to measurement' which is now available for you to view online. In the webinar, Mossy shows you how to avoid the pitfalls of measuring in silos and how to overcome the barriers to effective measurement. […]
Linking performance management with succession planning – how to make it happen
Succession planning in the workplace is not only about determining who will lead your organisation into the future – it’s also about identifying the key positions that are at risk and developing a pipeline of talent which can be drawn from at any time. According to Bersin by Deloitte’s ‘Predictions for 2016 report’, companies are […]
Transferring learning is obvious – except it’s not
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 is […]
Attracting and retaining: the role of flexible benefits
Recruitment and retention of good, skilled staff is a challenge for most employers, whatever the sector and whatever the economic climate. This has led to the increasing importance of having a reward package that is as attractive to existing staff as it is for new. Flexible benefitsTo respond to these changes, many employers are giving […]
Coffee Break: Productivity, beanbag chairs & communicating in a crisis
We're a bit late getting your HR round-up done this week – we got a bit overexcited in the lead up to the long weekend and this fell by the wayside… So, a few days later than usual, here is your weekly list of news, opinion and interesting blogs from across the HR world. Let […]
Should you offer your assessments on mobile devices?
If you use psychometric assessments to recruit or develop your staff, you’ll no doubt be wondering whether you should offer your tests on mobile devices. The answer will depend on two questions: will your candidates want to complete assessments via their mobile devices? And will your assessments work effectively in a mobile environment? Today, nearly […]
VIDEO: Our time with Gareth Williams, Global HR Director, Travelex
Gareth Williams is a member of the Travelex executive committee and leads the global HR function at Travelex, which includes L&D, the HR Centre of Excellence, HR Shared Services and the HR Generalist Team. Gareth's HR team is made up of 120 people across 30 countries, who support a global workplace of 8000 employees. Gareth […]
Should your learning programme really be tough?
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 is […]
Why the term ‘millennial’ needs to get in the bin, now.
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 […]
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 […]