Collaboration: the three questions you should be asking
When global business leaders from Virgin’s Richard Branson to Apple’s Steve Jobs say collaboration is at the heart of their success, then you know it is more than just today’s buzzword. They are in good company. PwC’s annual ‘CEO Survey’ reports that 86 per cent of global business leaders now view collaboration as a very […]
Remote control: how to build culture across a team of remote workers
Building a great culture is hard work. We tackle it every day inside my own company, PeopleG2, which offers employment screening solutions. And I hear about it whenever I consult with other companies about cultural strategy or speak to a group on the subject. The unwieldy job of melding vision, values and operational nuts and […]
“Culture doesn’t only eat strategy for breakfast… it also builds a brand,” says Anna Malmhake, CEO of Absolut
Anna Malmhake, Chairman and CEO of The Absolut Company, explored the strong connection between company culture and brand at the Engage For Success 2018 conference, which took place in London in March 2018. When it comes to creating a consistent brand, Absolut has a big challenge on its hands. The company is active in 150 […]
Back in the Business: Better BAU
In our 12-part series, Kate Wadia – Managing Director at Phase 3 Consulting – guides the HR professional through how to navigate, succeed and lead with HR tech project-work. From the inception of the business case to the handover into BAU, we’ll follow an indicative project timeframe to explain the way and the why of a project step-by- step, […]
The power of internal networks: focus on Armed Forces Networks
Creating channels for staff to connect with other employees across the organisation has proved to be a source of real value. But some businesses are taking this further. Some organisations are investing in an internal network with a strategic purpose such as bridging skills gaps, nurturing diversity and inclusion, boosting talent acquisition and retention and increasing employee […]
How recognition can build a strong and meaningful connection with employees
Regardless of industry, geography or company size, for a business to succeed, connection is absolutely key. As research professor and author Brené Brown says, “Connection is the energy that is created between people when they are seen, heard and valued.” But, according to new research from global employee engagement company Reward Gateway, the UK workforce […]
Viral-friendly engagement: a guide for HR
A recent article from BBC Capital proposed that Generation Z are now the youngest generation in the workforce, the oldest of this generation typically being 22 years old. It suggests that they are set to redefine the workplace due to their natural inclination to technology, however I believe many organisations are already years ahead with […]
Why you need to nurture Emotional First Responders in the workplace
Wherever there are people, there are emotions. This extends to the workplace, even though we often don’t like to admit it. Our offices are filled with intricate, interpersonal dynamics like hurt feelings, excitement, and fear, and these emotions are heightened during times of change, transitions or uncertainty. Managers often think of an emotional workplace as […]
5 steps to building a winning team
In my last article I described five different team types including the Winning Team. The Winning Team is the one that gets exceptional results. Results which benefit the organisation(s) and clients they serve. (And they get results without exhausting themselves. That’s an important distinction as many teams get great results but at significant personal cost). These teams pay equal […]
Team types – which one are you?
Six years ago my colleague Lois Burton and I identified five different team types – this was not an academic exercise – (goodness knows, there’s enough theory about teams out there to last a lifetime) – but one based on our experience of working with numerous leadership teams across all sectors over a ten year […]
Four social factors to consider for successful employee engagement
Recent research conducted by Gallop in its latest State of the Workplace poll has found that only 11% of the UK workforce currently feels engaged. Creating a culture of open and transparent employee engagement in the workplace is vital for every business, although this is much easier said than done. There are many reasons proposed […]
Domestic violence: Why employers should be tackling this silent, pervasive issue
Research launched in November 2017 showed that only one in 20 medium and large UK organisations have a specific policy or guideline to cover domestic abuse among their workforce. Yet the latest Office for National Statistics figures on domestic violence estimate that almost two million UK adults have experienced some sort of domestic abuse in […]
HR technology: Talking about Training and Communications
In this 12-part series, Kate Wadia – Managing Director at Phase 3 Consulting – guides the HR professional through how to navigate, succeed and lead with HR tech project-work. From the inception of the business case to the handover into BAU, we’ll follow an indicative project timeframe to explain the way and the why of a project […]
How HR can help close the gender savings gap
Despite the 1970 Equal Pay Act and 2010 Equality Act, women today still earn about 10% less per hour than men. Policy is changing, driven by years of activism, enlightenment and regulatory changes, including the April 2018 mandate on gender pay gap reporting, but progress is slow. The pay gap is the red flag at the […]
Why we need a new approach to conflict resolution
Conflict between employees and their co-workers, with managers, within teams or with their employers is inevitable. It goes by many names: falling out, feud, fight, battle, disagreement, grievance or complaint, to more severe forms including bullying, harassment and discrimination. The problem is rife. The CIPD estimates that four out of ten employees in the UK has experienced […]
Authenticity is the only way to engage with the smartphone generation
When engaging and recruiting youth talent it is critical that engagement is authentic – the smartphone generation want personable and relevant content because that is what they are accustomed to. This article will look at how the latest technology and clarity of message is crucial and how trigger-point based marketing activity – for instance, around […]
How can line managers support employees with cancer?
When some people think of cancer, they may not realise the long-term impact it can have. In fact, 40% of cancer survivors are unaware of the long-term side effects of cancer and cancer treatment, despite 65% saying they’ve had to deal with fatigue during and after treatment. These long-term effects – such as persistent hair […]
How to measure corporate social responsibility in a simple and time-efficient way
Whether you work for a large or small organisation, you will have seen corporate responsibility undergo a radical transformation in recent years. In particular, there has been a seismic shift in expectations of what companies can (and should) do when it comes to community investment. Arriving alongside this shift are a host of new buzzwords […]
Cancer in the workplace: simple tips for employers
750,000 people of working age in the UK are now living with a cancer diagnosis, contributing over £16bn to the UK economy every year. With survival rates on the increase – health insurance companies suggested that cancer accounted for almost a third of long term sickness in 2015 – this looks to grow to more […]
Why leaders need to push teams towards full transparency
To create a work culture that will both provide a gravitational pull for talent and enable teams to do their best work, full transparency is required. And although the proliferation of cloud-based work tools and social media has lifted the lid on individual working practices, there is still a way to go. Just asking your […]
