Good management to successfully plan yearly appraisals
The article title might, perhaps, give away all-too frequent problems in HR. Let’s try starting with a question: is (good) performance something that is managed, or something that is led? I would strongly argue the latter – good or great performance is not something that comes from being firmly in control as much as it […]
“The HR technology world is on fire right now.”
Josh Bersin, founder of Bersin by Deloitte, gives us his insight into what’s hot in the world of HR technology. On disruption in the HR technology industry: “The HR technology world is on fire right now because the cloud is pretty much there and it’s easy for people to develop on it. So HR systems […]
“The pursuit of excellence is relentless,” says former Red Arrows commanding officer
Jas Hawker is a former leader of the RAF Red Arrows display team and now consults with a wide range of corporate, public sector and professional sports clients. In the past he has held high-level appointments with the Ministry of Defence and has been deployed to Afghanistan as a Senior Air Adviser. He has led the […]
A radical new model for gender equality
In my recently published book, Tolerance of Uncertainty, I focused on the impact of both certainty and uncertainty in our lives. Morality is obviously relevant; to what extent are our morals certain? A prime example is the subjugation of women. The anthropological evidence suggests that in early human societies, usually referred to as “hunter-gatherers”, men […]
Putting authenticity back in the hands of HR
Authenticity is seldom thought of as a major driver of organisational performance, a source of innovation or productivity. In fact, we may not think of authenticity at all. But we’d like to suggest that over the coming years authenticity will be understood as a key variable that separates successful from failing organisations, happy from disengaged […]
How to align talent management with business strategies
A business’ future plans provide the greatest indication of what talent is needed to deliver success. Many organisations focus on developing the next generation of leaders, however, cultivating a diverse pool of talent for the next leaders to lead is just as vital to future business success. Unfortunately, this complex strand of organisational development presents […]
How and why understanding “quarkiness” could help your HR team
What keeps HR people awake at night? Here are a few thoughts that keep me awake. Maybe you share some of them: We are emerging from the worst, and most scandal-ridden recession of the modern age, with the reputation of leadership brought close to the gutter. A recent Gallup poll concluded that 82% of managers […]
How to attract graduates – according to graduates
There seems to be an endless supply of graduates applying in their hundreds for the same job opportunities. Shouldn’t this imply that the employer can have their pick of the very best? In reality many employers are struggling to engage this demographic. Indeed, googling the term ‘graduate jobs’ will return around 139 million results, including […]
Which famous leader is your boss most like?
Bosses and managers come in all kinds of guises, which affects our experiences with them and the nature of our work life. Some are fair, some are tyrants and some are push-overs, so we learn to handle them in different ways. This has been the case throughout history, and you can guarantee that in every […]
Are we witnessing the re-emergence of the HR Business Partner?
The HR Business Partner badge is nothing new; it has been around for well over a decade. It was David Ulrich, who in his 1997 book “Human Resource Champions,” first identified this model of functional support. However, what is interesting is how many organisations are now giving much more attention to the design and impact […]
Why do Generation Y not click with LinkedIn?
Social media recruitment is the topic on the lips of every recruiter. Always up to date with the latest technologies on the market, Generation Y have accounts on a multitude of social networking platforms; Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest and Vine, to name but a few. However, considering the ease with which this group adapt to […]
Putting leadership under the magnifying glass
Why leadership development needs to be company-wide, focussed on self-awareness and enhanced interpersonal skills. Leadership response to recession We conducted two studies with managers of UK headquartered organisations in 2011 and 2013, totalling around 400 respondents, looking at the way UK leaders in the private sector are responding and contributing to the economic recovery. One […]
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How is your business doing on talent management and how confident do you feel for the future? We’re tackling talent management head on – take part in our survey and give us your views on talent strategy to be entered into our draw to win £1000 worth of Amazon vouchers if you live in the […]
What does the research say on creating collective innovation?
In the Italian renaissance times an astonishing number of great artists, scientists and innovators created masterpieces admired for centuries to follow. One of the most famous names, given the scope of his creations and visionary works, was Leonardo. An individual very seldom reveals himself to be such an incredible innovator. We remember this exceptional period […]
Six apps to make your life easier when you’re travelling
When you’re traveling you’re often flat-out but luckily technology offers a helping hand. From note-taking to trip planning, we list six apps that can help improve your life and performance when not at home or in the office. EvernoteAndroid, iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone Note-taking apps are common nowadays but Evernote is still one of the […]
What is host leadership?
A host is someone who receives or entertains guests. This is a position with which we are all familiar, at some level. Think about your experience of hosting people in your home or at a celebration. Hosts sometimes have to act heroically – stepping forward, planning, inviting, introducing, providing. They also act in service: stepping […]
Finalists announced for Employee Engagement Awards
HRZone is the exclusive media partner of this year's inaugural Employee Engagement Awards and we're delighted to exclusively announce the shortlist recognising companies putting workforce engagement at the heart of their strategy. As a judge I found the judging process extremely hard. The rigour applied to engagement efforts and the level of maturity were both incredible. Multinationals […]
“Around 30% of business performance is driven by leadership and line management”
Take part in Deloitte’s annual Human Capital Trends survey and we’ll give you as HRZone readers an exclusive on the biggest challenges facing UK companies in areas such as leadership, change management and talent acquisition. 1. What direction are talent management strategies going in? What are the best-performing organisations thinking? Over the last 12 months […]
Seven essential career tips from highly successful women
Why do we see so few highly successful women at the top? A key reason, I believe, is that women are not as aware as men are of the power of personal branding, whether it’s self-promotion, projecting confidence or strategic networking. I’ve asked over 150 highly successful women their tips for success. Here are seven […]
Winter is coming: what Game of Thrones can teach us about leading in turbulent times
Like many of you, I am a Game of Thrones devotee. The battle to claim the Iron Throne provides a host of learning for those interested in becoming a better leader. As a leadership consultant and coach with BlessingWhite, I have the opportunity to connect with a wide range of leaders across a number of […]
