Three fascinating studies on diversity you won’t have heard of
We’re writing loads of content on diversity in order to help organisations turn the dial, all collated in our diversity content hub. In this piece, we look at three interesting studies on diversity and the conclusions that were drawn. Study #1: Non-white or female bosses who push diversity are judged negatively by their peers and […]
“I usually choose one day a week where I make it my goal to only focus on one task at a time.”
We’re always curious to hear how our members and contributors tackle the challenges that the ever-changing world of HR throws at them. We’ve got a wealth of experience and knowledge across the site, and what better way to showcase the diversity of our community than to get them to walk us through an average day? Want to […]
The Journey to Digitization: The Executive View
The Plainspeak Analyst is Katherine Jones, Partner and Director of Talent Research at Mercer, the world’s largest human resources consulting firm. Her job is to design and deliver insight research and services to Mercer’s global clients. She was previously VP, Human Capital Management Technology Research at Bersin by Deloitte. She has a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from Cornell University. […]
10 (scientifically-proven) tips for being a better boss
The future of work is being shaped by extraordinary changes in technology, globalisation and overwhelming information flow. Workers are asking for something different from their bosses. They want clear expectations, accountability, a strong sense of purpose, and ongoing feedback and coaching. This blog provides 10 recommendations to help leaders become better bosses by shifting their […]
What more can we do to promote women in tech?
Despite hiring people from all over the globe, Norway is where the company I work for, Auka, is based and was founded. Norway is one of the most progressive countries in the world in terms of gender equality. In a recent World Economic Forum report about the global gender gap, Norway was ranked a close […]
Six HR archetypes driving digital change
Virtually every conversation today about business growth and change points to technology, with few jobs left untouched by it. From General Electric to Lego, entire systems have been overhauled to make way for faster services. But where does this leave workers? Over the next five years, global banking giant ING predicts it will lay off […]
Organisation design: it’s time to disrupt our approaches
Today, organisations are subject to unprecedented levels of fast-paced change driven by external as well as internal forces, often unpredictable. This scale of change throws into question the merits of the usual intensely unsettling and time-consuming approaches to organisation design. Our view is that when it comes to organisation design, these traditional methodologies no longer […]
7 things you need to know about project governance in HR
Project governance is essential if HR technology projects are to succeed. We’ve got an in-depth guide to project governance for HR so download it if you’re involved in any HR technology project, or any big HR change initiative. Here are seven lessons from the guide to whet your appetitite. 1. The elusive nature of the […]
Companies must create social value – or lose stakeholders
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 […]
“I’ve experienced a shift in how I like to learn; to what I want to learn and not what others feel I need.”
We’re always curious to hear how our members and contributors tackle the challenges that the ever-changing world of HR throws at them. We’ve got a wealth of experience and knowledge across the site, and what better way to showcase the diversity of our community than to get them to walk us through an average day? […]
Don’t get overwhelmed into inaction – analytics success can come to every company
In a recent Deloitte survey on HR Analytics, a shockingly realistic number was presented. The results showed that 8% of respondents report that they have usable data at their disposal. It’s a shocking statistic given that other surveys claim that anywhere from 75-86% of executives think HR Analytics is an important topic. Together, these results […]
What there is to fear with HR Data Analytics
Making the case for HR data analytics needs to go beyond just providing insight into the key business challenges an organisation has. The case needs to also help people navigate the change that the insights could lead to as well as manage one of the strongest emotions we all experience: fear. Fear: analysing a trait […]
Reality bites: when culture and brand don’t align
We conducted a piece of research in partnership with Bournemouth University earlier this year to understand how large multi-site organisations with workforces in excess of 1,000 staff are able to engage their staff throughout their network. The results provided some clear indicators for why so many employees are going through the motions. Knowing me, knowing […]
How HR can lead digital transformation
Long talked about as a trend, digitalisation is now a strategic imperative. No matter what your sector or function, the way you work is changing, whether it’s automating customer service processes or putting human capital management (HCM) into the cloud, as businesses strive to meet the needs of enlightened customers (and employees). According to McKinsey, […]
An introduction to our blog series: developing a new employment deal for local government
This series of blogs sets out the essential elements of the whitepaper, Developing a New Employment Deal for Local Government. The centrepiece of the whitepaper is a model called the The Employment Deal Diagnostic, otherwise referred to as TEDD® Influenced by the latest academic research, TEDD® conceptualises and personifies the employment relationship as a fluid […]
Five ways to ensure your feedback has impact
Feedback is a powerful means of optimizing performance in others. When done well it helps employees fine-tune their efforts to achieve results while strengthening self-confidence and deepening engagement – two outcomes that increase initiative and “stick-to-it-iveness.” But feedback is often misunderstood by leaders at every level, too frequently avoided, or ends up having little to no […]
“I believe we need to be ensuring learning is practical and real for those in the workplace.”
We’re always curious to hear how our members and contributors tackle the challenges that the ever-changing world of L&D throws at them. We’ve got a wealth of experience and knowledge across the site, and what better way to showcase the diversity of our community than to get them to walk us through an average day? Want […]
Tie real consequences to performance to create empowerment and accountability
In order to empower your direct reports and make accountability work, it’s not enough to chant the slogan around the office and hope people get it. First, accountability works only as a management tool if the employee knows in advance that she will have to answer for her actions. IF you tell an employee that […]
Workers care more about others during organisational change
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 make sure […]
“Planning has become vital for me so I mix my week up so I don’t go stir crazy disappearing into my laptop.”
We’re always curious to hear how our members and contributors tackle the challenges that the ever-changing world of HR throws at them. We’ve got a wealth of experience and knowledge across the site, and what better way to showcase the diversity of our community than to get them to walk us through an average day? Want to […]
