Why do we naturally delegate based on personality?
The ability to delegate effectively is the cornerstone of excellent leadership, so why does it so often become clouded by poor personal judgement. This article examines ways to avoid the personality trap and become a better delegator. Whether we like it or not, we naturally delegate based on personality. Put another way, would we really […]
Microchipping employees: the next big thing?
How might the emerging trend of employers microchipping employees impact the workplace and can it ever be justified? Ever since the 1990s, convicted criminals have been ‘tagged’ to ensure compliance with bail conditions and tagging continues to this day. The fact that the Ministry of Justice is scaling back the tagging system, at a time when […]
Reward and recognition: the changing expectations of employees
If your company’s reward and recognition programme is somewhat outdated and lacklustre, then it’s probably time for a refresh. A shift in approach goes beyond boosting engagement levels, playing a key role in enhancing the wider employee experience. Recognition. It regularly crops up on lists featuring tips on how to keep your employees happy. Entrepreneur.com suggests it […]
Three ways to make your employee benefits provider work for you
On the face of it, all benefits providers can look pretty much the same. Of course, this isn’t true (otherwise we would all be in trouble), but companies need to make sure that they don’t lose sight of what they want to achieve when working with a provider. It’s all too easy to fall into […]
Digital devices: what does the future hold for employee benefits?
The rise in popularity of wearable technology shows no sign of abating. So, how can employers embrace this new set of digital tools to improve the employee experience and enhance productivity levels? Whilst sales of smartphones have plateaued, the adoption of wearable technology by consumers has skyrocketed. Today, people can use their wearable devices to control and monitor […]
HR technology: are we facing a digital employee experience divide?
Employees are starting to expect that the standard of technology they use at home is accessible to them in the workplace. How can HR match and meet their workforce’s demand for a premium digital experience? There are two change curves gently rising when it comes to employee experience, and their compound effect means that HR […]
Why building trust can improve employee engagement
In a world where a job for life no longer exists, staff need more subtle forms of motivation to improve their performance. Although a financial package is still a key factor, now it’s also about a company’s culture – is it built on a bond of trust? Worker engagement: it’s that the elusive Holy Grail that every CEO, manager and […]
Company culture: why employee experience can’t exist in a vacuum
As the focus shifts from employee engagement to employee experience, HR practitioners must not forget that the deeply ingrained culture of a company – whether good or bad – will hugely impact how employees feel about their working environment. Imagine walking into a factory of a family-run business. In the reception area, along one wall, hangs a […]
Transformation: HR’s great hope or more hype?
Purpose-washing is the latest jargon-busting, trend-tackling, eye-rolling thing I’ve seen lately. And I know why. Before I share that, I’d like to welcome you to a new series with HRZone and myself. I’m delighted to be working with Editor Becky Norman and our monthly series of posts are going to be about the relationship between […]
How to close the gender pay gap
The gender pay gap revealed huge inequalities within organisations. Thankfully HR teams are uniquely placed to change cultures from the inside, ensuring women are paid fairly. In April 2017 organisations in the UK with more than 250 employees were required to publish their gender pay gap figures. All but a very small number of organisations declared a pay gap […]
The future of talent acquisition: traditional recruitment models are no longer enough
Companies need to address outdated talent acquisition strategies and focus on training, automation, upskilling and nuturing existing talent. For decades, employers have followed the same, standard hiring processes: “I have a demand for X role – and I must find someone to fill that gap.” But this approach no longer works. Organisations are being disrupted from every […]
Functionary to visionary: changing the skills conversation
Businesses needn’t be fearful of AI, in fact they should embrace technology to help with functional tasks and encourage softer human skills that computers cannot replicate. The Bank of England’s recent warning about thousands of jobs being at risk from AI is just the latest in a series of scare stories about technology. It seems we […]
Book review: Measure What Matters
HRZone has a range of books available for review. If you would like to receive one of our business books, free of charge, please contact the editor on editor at hrzone dot com and we can send you a list of what’s available. In return, we ask for a 400-700 word review of the book, […]
HR trends 2019: the future of hiring and recruitment
Developments in technology and changes in how we view employee management are transforming the HR industry, with an emphasis on talent acquisition, retention and improving workplace culture. With reporting and recruiting software, employee data, and social media at our fingertips, HR departments have a world of possibilities to explore. While these developments are already in full […]
Women in the workplace: taking centre stage
Research shows that women need to feel supported in the workplace to overcome a fear of visibility. But what can organisations do to help women step out from the shadows? One dilemma for women is managing masculine work norms – being visible, speaking up, demanding a hearing – with female socialisation to be modest, keep quiet and be […]
How can HR handle demand for cyber security jobs in 2019?
As global threats increase, cyber security experts are highly sought after. HR professionals need to find new ways to attract, retain and develop talent in this relatively new and competitive market. The year 2018 will be remembered by many as the year that organisations grappled with a smorgasbord of cybersecurity and data-related challenges. From the introduction of GDPR […]
How to create an attractive employee value proposition
Building a bespoke employee value proposition to retain and attract talent, nuture brand values and enhance overall company performance has never been more important. In today’s businesses, the employee value proposition is a critically important piece of cultural infrastructure: get it right, and you could help overcome the current recruitment and employee engagement challenges. Get […]
Book review: The Power of a Positive Team
HRZone has a range of books available for review. If you would like to receive one of our business books, free of charge, please contact the editor on editor at hrzone dot com and we can send you a list of what’s available. In return, we ask for a 400-700 word review of the book, its […]
Five trends that will steer performance success in 2019
How will HR practitioners looking to stay ahead of the curve evolve their performance management strategy in 2019? Regardless of whether an organisation has five or 5,000 employees, ensuring that these people are engaged and performing well is critically important to overall outcomes. According to Gallup, a staggering 87% of employees around the world are […]
IR35 legislation: what HR teams needs to know
IR35 is coming to the private sector, and from April 2020 will change the face of contracting as we know it. This legislation has the potential to disrupt how contractors are used if firms fail to prepare adequately. Tax legislation IR35 was announced in a slightly different capacity than was expected, with small firms exempt for now, […]
