Is your senior HR leader undervalued by the CEO?
Stat attack gives you the facts, figures, numbers and survey results you need to keep on top of developments and changes in sentiment in the HR and L&D industries, all in an easy to digest format. It’s your regular dose of facts and figures, parcelled up for easy reading. Context: These statistics are from research […]
“I don’t think HR is very complicated fundamentally.”
This is an interview with trainline’s Chief People Officer Robin Hancock. Trainline operate a website where people can buy train tickets for UK trains. Robin was previously VP, Talent and Culture at Wonga, HR Director at eBay Europe and Global Head of Talent, HR Operations and Reward at Skype. Jamie Lawrence, Editor, HRZone: You’re Chief […]
Enterprise social networks – where are we?
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 make […]
Stop your talent drain using analytics technology
Competition continues to grow for the best talent. When skills are scarce, HR professionals are responsible for finding the best talent but also increasingly important in keeping those high-performing employees that are already in place. Just as it’s more expensive for sales professionals to win new business than keep existing customers happy, HR can help […]
Multitasking can ‘increase error rates by 50%’
Stat attack gives you the facts, figures, numbers and survey results you need to keep on top of developments and changes in sentiment in the HR and L&D industries, all in an easy to digest format. It’s your regular dose of facts and figures, parcelled up for easy reading. Context: These statistics are from research […]
What’s the ‘Cube Age,’ and why must you take heed?
Demographic changes are changing the shape of the workforce structure – requiring businesses to take an innovative approach to talent management Much has been talked about the skills gap facing European businesses; in particular, how this crisis will throw up challenges with managing their workforces. This skills gap is very real, and very troubling – […]
Coaching goes to university – a case study
Is there a reason that coaching sessions are rare within a university environment? For many in the business world, coaching is a key part of life, contributing to career progression, helping with productivity, supporting teamwork and enhancing leadership. However, in the world of higher education it’s still rare to find regular coaching as a part […]
How can supervisors help employee work-life balance?
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 make […]
“In essence, comms should be short, sharp and succinct.”
This is an interview between Jamie Lawrence, Editor of HRZone, and Chris Hopkins, MD of employee communications agency Caburn Hope. We talk about the evolution of communications, what employees expect, and whether new generations in the workplace are changing the way innovative companies ‘do’ communication. Jamie Lawrence, Editor, HRZone: The best way to do comms […]
Can we stop ignoring the 90% please?
Why are we ignoring the 90 percent? It’s a question we should ask ourselves when we think about the benefits of green buildings – and here’s why. 20 years ago, green buildings were seen as the sustainable solution for a rapidly urbanizing world. We know they conserve natural resources, minimize environmental impacts and improve the […]
Five ways to take control of employee travel expenses
Taking control of employee travel expenses is about setting clear boundaries whilst also allowing employees to act with autonomy within them. This allows you to maximise flexibility and engagement without compromising on security or cost control. Here are five tips to help you take control of employee travel: Set simple policies that flex People tend […]
Take a look at the NY resolutions of senior UK HR professionals
Just what do the UK’s leading senior HR directors want to change in the year ahead? Find out below… Ann Pickering HR Director, O2 “My New Year’s resolution for 2016 is to encourage tech companies to do more to inspire young women to pursue a career in STEM. Whilst progress has undoubtedly been made, the reality […]
Corporate scandals: how HR can help avoid them
The diesel emissions scandal that’s rocking the automotive world is the latest reminder of the damage that can be done to corporate reputations – and bottom line results – by unscrupulous individuals and rogue teams in any organisation. Of course, the vast majority of your employees are likely to be wholly professional and honest but […]
Ergonomic review: Evoluent VerticalMouse V3
HRZone reviews the latest office equipment to help you find the best fit for your workplace and your employees. We never receive money for writing reviews and products are always returned after testing. If you have a product you’d like us to review, or would like to review a product, please email editor@hrzone.com. A mouse […]
What is the Graduated Mirror Pyramid HR model?
In 2010 an innovative model became very successful across European companies in the field of human resources. This model is called Graduated Mirror Pyramid. The Graduated Mirror Pyramid is a model that has been developed to monitor the satisfaction of employees in a company in order to improve productive processes. It is possible to apply this […]
What are our columnists’ NY resolutions for 2016?
It’s that time of year again – in the run-up to Christmas, we’re already thinking of self-improvements so that 2016 can better than 2015. At HRZone we have an expert panel of columnists who write on everything from military leadership lessons, social business and psychology to the neuroscience of engagement and recognition strategies for the […]
Why bring green space into your working day?
‘Married to the office’ is a commonly used phrase and one which rings true for many employees. Although in theory technology creates much more opportunity for flexible working, it seems to have fostered a 24/7 working culture. I’m a keen advocate of bringing green space into a working day – or any day for that […]
Is your first aid kit up to scratch?
The law states that all employers must provide adequate and appropriate first aid facilities to assist employees who are injured or become ill at work – and failure to do so could result in litigation or fines. But what exactly does ‘adequate and appropriate’ mean, and how can you ensure this is implemented in your […]
Future of HR: Engagement is over – manage energy
In this series I take a look at the future of HR, not through predicting the next structure HR will adopt or giving you demographic trends but through applying a greater understanding of how our brain works and what that application may mean for how HR help organisations achieve greater performance through their people. As managing […]
Settlement agreements: are they being overused?
There are circumstances when negotiating the exit of an individual from the organisation via a settlement agreement is exactly the right action to take. The most obvious being a senior official where a drawn out exit would be costly in terms of disruption and public image. Also some high octane, fast paced cultures regularly use […]
