Game-changing individuals make game-changing organisations
Everyone wants to work for a game changing organisation but the harsh reality is there are very few that really succeed in changing the game. Yes there are the likes of Google and Apple but these organisations are in the minority – they are the organisations everyone aspires to recreate. But the reality is that […]
Interview: Danielle Harmer, Chief People Officer, Metro Bank
Danielle Harmer is Chief People Officer at Metro Bank. When Metro Bank launched in 2010, it was the first new high-street bank in 100 years, and spearheaded the start of what the company call the ‘banking revolution.’ For Danielle, their fresh and obsessive approach to customer service is underpinned by a laser focus on culture […]
NHS Customer Service – forget about process, it’s about emotional engagement
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 the role of women has changed in the workplace over the decades – and are we in a better place today?
This article is part of our in-depth content series on women in the workplace – take a look at the full list of articles today and increase your knowledge of a range of issues relating to women in the workplace, including sickness absence, impostor syndrome and mental health. The last 60+ years have seen the […]
Companies should take a public health approach to wellbeing
More HR teams need to be taking a ‘public health’ approach – similar to that used by national governments – to understand and improve the health of their whole organisation. Traditionally, preventative healthcare and private health screening has been seen as a perk for senior executives only, with elements sometimes offered as part of the benefits […]
Personal development resolutions for the modern workplace
Striking the perfect work/life balance can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. The average day rarely feels long enough to get everything done and the pressure can have a negative impact on your professional life. Personal goals sometimes take a back seat, but it is important to ensure they are not resigned to the bottom […]
Minimising leadership risk – and why it matters
One of the most surprising findings of our research into FTSE 100 companies is that while many recognise the positive impact of effective leadership management on business performance, this is not supported by any notable action. 67% of companies identified people, talent and key management as a principal risk – up from 44% in 2011 […]
The real cost of a bad hiring decision
When it comes to hiring time, more and more organisations are bolstering their recruitment processes with a thorough programme of interviews, relevant workplace tests and internal vetting procedures in an effort to secure the right candidate. Now that we’re coming out of recession it seems there’s even more fierce competition amongst applicants and the selection […]
Saying you’re ‘commercially-focused’ is fashionable, but it’s hardly ever true
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 […]
Be optimistic about robots in the workplace
‘Sci-Fi is here: Making the impossible, possible’. This was the clarion call of a recent study by Globaltrends.com of 10 key trends to watch for the future that will have a major impact on changes to the workplace. In particular ‘racing with the machine’ was identified as a key challenge as organisations become more automated with […]
Is your organisation too lean?
Throughout the highs and lows of the recession, businesses have had to batten down the hatches. While it would be a tad dramatic to suggest that this period of time has been solely about survival, many businesses have been left with no option but to make lifestyle changes. They have shed some weight and kept […]
Is it worth investing in ‘active’ workstations?
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 […]
A life less ordinary – getting commercial value from Army Reservists
Look through any HR article at this time of year and you will probably be treated to predictions – all the issues facing organisations standing in the foothills of 2015 as they set out to scale this year’s personnel challenges. The old favourites get a mention of course – staff must be trained and developed, […]
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 […]
