Smart working in Whitehall – and what it means for HR
As the election approaches, we’ll hear more and more about government ‘efficiency savings’. Big holes in the parties’ ‘costed proposals’ will be filled by this kind of seemingly inexhaustible manifesto polyfilla. But what is really going on in reforming the way government works? Across all parts of central government there are concerted moves towards ‘Smart […]
“Work will not get exhausted. It never did,” says Professor Armin Trost on robotic workers
Professor Armin Trost will be appearing at HR Tech Europe on March 24 and 25 in London, UK. What qualities will define talent as more jobs are consumed by computers and there is even more competition for fewer places? Many jobs will be taken over by computers and droids. While this happens new jobs and […]
The importance of communicating your employee benefits package effectively
Learn more ways to improve your workplace wellbeing with The Ultimate Wellbeing Toolkit – a practical learning hub brought to you by financial protection specialists Unum, designed to equip HR professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to show employees that they are valued. At Benefex we understand the importance of communicating your employee benefits package effectively. […]
Will flexible forms of working be the answer to work-life balance?
This issue was tackled in-depth in our latest report, ‘Workplace trends of 2015: What they mean for you,’ which has been produced in association with Acas and the CIPD, and looks at five key workplace trends for the year ahead and explores what they mean for HR professionals. Each trend has three expert contributions. We […]
Welcome to the new and improved HRZone!
After a long wait, here’s our overview of the new design and what we like best about the new site. It’s finally here, we can show off the new look HRZone and tell you the bits we like best. We’re really pleased with the new site layout and navigation and hope you will find the […]
What should we do with the multi-generational workforce?
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 […]
HR consultants – get your tanks off my lawn
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 […]
The value of navel gazing and why HR must focus on the future
There’s no doubt that one of HR’s most time consuming preoccupations is reflecting on its own future. Communities like HRZone provide us with a wealth of rich information but have certainly contributed to the amount of introspection taking place as well. And then you’ve got people like me finding something to challenge the HR profession […]
How to implement a volunteering strategy
When implemented effectively, an employee volunteering programme will enhance your brand reputation locally, allow your staff to build relationships both in and outside the workplace, develop the skills of your workforce and create a positive impact on the community. Implemented badly, employee volunteering schemes lack engagement with staff, consume time better spent in the office […]
What role will social media play this year in promoting employee voice?
This issue was tackled in-depth in our latest report, ‘Workplace trends of 2015: What they mean for you,’ which has been produced in association with Acas and the CIPD, and looks at five key workplace trends for the year ahead and explores what they mean for HR professionals. Each trend has three expert contributions. We […]
HRZone relaunch: Registration & user profiles
We’ve put community at the heart of the new HRZone design, so in addition to making the site generally easier to navigate and better looking, we’ve also done a lot of work on making the site as interactive as possible – we want to hear your thoughts on what we write, and we want to […]
Five steps to being productive when travelling
We’re all on the road more and more these days as we travel for meetings or to meet colleagues in other divisions. And yet we also need to be productive when we’re travelling to ensure we don’t get back to a nightmare inbox or drop the ball on important projects that can’t afford to be […]
Workplace giving: new research sheds light on the gap between interest and action for Millennials
Modern workplaces increasingly recognise the need for a more flexible approach when it comes to how they reward and manage their staff, and in particular the expectations of a growing Millennial workforce. Many are adapting by offering flexible, individually-tailored benefits packages, but one area that has remained fairly static within this mix is the option […]
How can companies succeed in a digital economy?
The digital age is moving at such a pace that it is fundamentally transforming the way that organisations operate. With digital here to stay, companies which do not embrace the opportunity, risk joining the growing list of old-economy organisations that have fallen by the wayside. Yet there is no single way to prepare for success […]
HRZone relaunch: The Missing Features
What’s missing, why, and when will it return? Whilst redesigning the site, we've had to prioritise a few areas to make sure that the relaunch goes to plan, and that there is as little disruption to you all as possible. For this reason, we've had to leave a few familiar features off the site for […]
Tailored recruitment testing – how to make it better
As many have unfortunately experienced, making the wrong hiring decision can carry a significant financial penalty. Industry estimations put the costs at up to 15 times annual salary which is why recruiters and HR professionals alike have looked to mitigate the risk of making a bad hire through the adoption of recruitment testing. The practice […]
Five mistakes leaders make when managing virtual teams
As a manager and leader of virtual teams, who would you consider the elite group ensuring that your virtual team projects are successful? Would your answer be stakeholders, perhaps consumers of your product or service indicated by revenue, employees, or assigned team leaders? A good answer would be everyone above who are benefactors of the […]
HRZone relaunch: A sneak peek at your new homepage
Not only will the new site look great, we’re also filling it with more quality content than ever before It’s all well and good us making HRZone look prettier and easier to use, but our efforts would all be in vain if the content wasn’t up to scratch too. We’ve got lots of exciting plans […]
How learner data is going to shake up learning and what HR needs to know
There is a lot of talk about big data and how it will transform businesses and help them become more responsive to customer needs. The same thinking can be applied to corporate learning and development. To date, HR managers and L&D professionals have approached skills development from either a business need perspective or to meet demand […]
Employee Engagement Excellence programme to launch in US and UK
Over the next year the very best examples of employee engagement in North America will be recognised and amplified as HRZone launches the Employee Engagement Excellence programme in the United States. The programme combines an awards program and a one-day practical conference and aims to push employee engagement to the forefront of the business agenda. Both […]
