How to lead people through transitions
In this article series, written and created by Dr. Julie Hodges from the University of Durham, we look at how to make organisational change successful. Take a look at the whole article series to read all about emotion, communication and more. Consider the following scenario. You are driving along a country road with the rain hitting the car’s […]
The dialogue of change : how to get it right
Communicating organisational change successfully requires a great deal of sensitivity. You must consider the appropriate method of communicating important messages and be prepared to open up a dialogue with your workforce. The role of communication during organisational change is well-established. Indeed, the management of communication processes that deliver key messages at the appropriate time to stakeholders is considered in the […]
Why you must prioritise the emotional side of change
During a period of organisational change it’s vital to ensure clear and consistent communication with your employees. In order to truly understand and prepare them you must be sensitive to the range of emotions expressed by those affected. Working in organisations often means that we have to leave our emotions at the door as we enter our place of work. It […]
Communications: how to be open and honest, even in times of growth
Honesty is the best policy when it comes to managing internal communication during a period of change. Keeping your workforce updated and addressing their concerns will alleviate stress and keep your team together. One of the biggest challenges HR directors face when their business is going through significant growth is deciding how best to communicate the […]
Embracing the shadow side of organisational life
Corridor conversations, power struggles and personality clashes are realities of organisation life. Often referred to as the shadow side, these behaviours are perceived as wholly negative and unhelpful to organisation effectiveness. I challenge this ‘always bad’ perspective. In the shadow lies the real work of getting along with each other. It is where human beings […]
Come on, just get on and do it! Breaking apart a broken organisational structure
Blaire Palmer is CEO of That People Thing, a consultancy dedicated to inspiring leaders in fast-paced, ambitious businesses to drive change in their organisations in partnership with their people. Blaire has been described as a “secret weapon”, a “business muse” and “that lady who does the leadership and team stuff”. She is a regular guest expert […]
Leadership: six reasons why HR should be considered in top level management
For too long HR professionals have been denied a seat the top table – but it’s time that people skills took centre stage in the boardroom again. Let’s face it, and if we were to be strict about it, there is only one reason why HR should be considered in top level management and it’s […]
Why a Change Pathfinder is essential to HR transformation
When attempting to implement change in an organisation, it helps to have a team member who can clear the path ahead for others to follow. These Change Pathfinders can make all the difference to a project’s success. Imagine this: You’ve just been handed an amazing opportunity to manage a large transformation project. You have the […]
Brexit update: EU-citizen registration trial and practical steps employers can take to prepare for Brexit
The government is conducting an EU-citizen registration trial ahead of Brexit. Here are practical steps employers can take to prepare for this and the challenges Brexit will pose for HR professionals. At the time of writing, the government is about to roll out a Brexit registration trial, which will enable EU citizens residing in the […]
GDPR: who is responsible for protecting business data?
GDPR came into force in May but many businesses remain unclear about what the risks of non-compliance are and who is responsible for protecting their data. In order to ensure full compliance, a change in our data culture is required. It may be tempting to invest in training that promises to tackle GDPR head on, […]
We have hugely underestimated people’s need for social connection at work
This is the third in a series of four articles on Better Organisational Change through Neuroscience by Hilary Scarlett, speaker, consultant and author of Neuroscience for Organizational Change – an evidence-based practical guide to managing change. We have hugely underestimated people’s need for social connection at work. We understand the importance of relationships in our personal […]
How to stay calm during organisational change
This is the last in a series of four articles on Better Organisational Change through Neuroscience by Hilary Scarlett, speaker, consultant and author of Neuroscience for Organizational Change – an evidence-based practical guide to managing change. Wouldn’t we get through the world of work more easily if we were logical and unemotional? In his book, Descartes’ […]
The impact of organisational change on the brain
This is the first in a series of four articles by Hilary Scarlett, speaker, consultant and author on Better Organisational Change through Neuroscience. They draw from her book, Neuroscience for Organizational Change – an evidence-based, practical guide to managing change. The articles explore how the brain responds to organisational change and, equipped with a better understanding […]
Why are some people more resilient when facing change?
In the first of this series of articles on Better Organisational Change Through Neuroscience, we looked at why our brains find organisational change difficult. Change that is unpredictable and uncontrollable is particularly stressful to the brain. But as anyone who has been through organisational change will know, it can be difficult to foresee how people will […]
The Brexit White Paper: what does it mean for immigration and employment?
Find out what the Brexit White Paper means for your business and how to prepare your teams for the impending changes. The highly anticipated and much delayed Brexit White Paper was finally published by the government this July, over two years since the referendum vote. However, in terms of any concrete details on immigration and employment […]
The seven pillars of building a successful company culture
Building an organisational culture is like making a house of cards. It’s both simple and complex. If you have all the elements in place and you reinforce them, nurturing culture is easy. If you don’t, the house collapses into its many parts. So business leaders, ask yourselves: how sturdy is your company’s cultural foundation? I use […]
What forces are threatening to disrupt your business?
Although disruption is on everyone’s lips and headlines many of today’s business conferences, the reality is that very few companies are fully leveraging the disruptive forces in a way that will deliver success in a durable manner. Time and again, we see digital transformation programmes failing (84% of all programmes do so, according to PulsePoint research). […]
People management: nine ways to unleash staff creativity and intelligence
Co-creative working can yield impressive results for organisations, but it requires effort in order to unlock the untapped potential in your team. Unleashing the creativity and problem solving abilities of your staff often needs a conscious decision on the part of the organisation – and a specific, positive approach. It’s not something that can be left […]
Gig economy and HR: how to make it work
There are some seismic and much debated changes going on in the way people want to work. Seismic is undoubtedly a big word but the evidence is compelling. For instance, it is predicted that by 2027 there’ll be more contingent workers than permanent in the US workforce. In the UK, 1.2million workspaces per annum are now […]
Mindfulness at work: how 10 minutes can make employees more creative
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 […]
