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 […]
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 […]