Successful transitions from mandatory to self-service based learning

As any decent trainer will tell you, making participation compulsory can often lead to resistance in the mind of the learner. Not a great ‘space’ in which to progress. As a result, many organisations are offering a self-service option to users. This is where employees can choose what learning they consume, when they do so […]

LIVE COVERAGE: Learning Technologies 2014

Note: our live coverage has concluded, but you can review it all using the box below. HRZone is in attendance at Learning Technologies 2014, taking place on January 29th and 30th at Olympia, London. Learning Technologies is one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to the use of innovative technology in the world of learning and HR. […]

How to ask for a promotion or pay rise

January is typically a good time to review business strategies and plans, and set personal goals for the next 12 months. For many companies, it is also the time of year when performance reviews are conducted and potential pay raises considered. Salary review requests are not to be undertaken lightly, and discussions around pay rises […]

How unconscious bias impacts on training design

HRZone will be exhibiting at Learning Technologies on January 29th and 30th at Olympia 2 in London. The exhibition, which brings together leading companies in the training and HR sphere, is completely free to attend, and there's a paid-for conference programme that offers insight from thought leaders in the L&D sphere. Topics to be explored […]

Government-backed mediation pilots – one year in

One year in, Anna Shields, Director of Consensio, looks at how successful a Government-backed mediation scheme has been to date. In June 2012, the Government’s Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) launched and funded a pilot project to increase the use of mediation in the workplace. The long-term aim of this initiative was to […]

New Year’s Resolution: how about a new job?

2014 will shortly be upon us, along with the time honoured tradition of setting our New Year’s resolutions. Get fitter, lose weight, stop smoking, learn a language, take up an extreme sport – the list of possible goals is endless. Unsurprisingly, one that frequently appears as we reflect on our achievements over the past 12 […]

Interview: Daniel Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human

We caught up with Daniel H. Pink, thought leader and bestselling author of Drive and To Sell is Human, after the CIPD Annual Conference in November 2013.  You say that we need to make things easier for people. How does this work if you’re going up the food chain to the CEO, for example. How […]

Fifty top tweets from the CIPD Annual Conference 2013

The CIPD Annual Conference took place on November 6th and 7th in Manchester, UK. It was a special occasion for the organisation as they were also celebrating their 100th year anniversary, which was commemorated with a gala dinner on the night of the 6th. Like HR Tech Europe, which happened last month (October 2013), the […]

LIVE: CIPD Annual Conference 2013

The CIPD Annual Conference is taking place on November 6th and 7th at Manchester Central. The event combines an expo floor with relevant organisations and vendors in the HR sphere with a packed conference programme with speakers including: Daniel Pink, former Al Gore speechwriter and bestselling author David MacLeod, chair of the Employee Engagement Taskforce […]

Five tips to implement mobile learning smoothly

As the smartphone continues to cement its position as an indispensable tool in the workplace, learning departments are fast taking note. However, some organisations are guilty of jumping on the mobile bandwagon without giving careful thought to the implementation of their m-learning solutions. Here are some practical guidelines to help L&D leverage and maximise the […]

20 tips for easing the stress of international employee relocation

When speaking to an employee about an international assignment it’s important to consider how they might feel about the prospect. Their reaction might range from being absolutely thrilled and excited at the challenge, to feeling extremely anxious. The truth is that even for the most dedicated and motivated of employees, the prospect of relocating is […]

Workers struggling to discuss career progression with managers

UK employees are finding it difficult to discuss their personal development desires and requirements with managers, according to a new poll. Close to half (44.8%) of respondents to the Badenoch & Clark survey said they felt uncomfortable discussing development with their superiors. Generation Y – those aged 16 – 24 – are least likely to […]

Is learning agility the key indicator of potential?

What do executive search consultants look for in a candidate? Until 10 years ago, the answer was very simple: Results, results, and results. Past performance was considered to be the best predictor of future performance. No matter what, business is about creating results; they may be growth rates, market share gains, free cash flow or […]

Interview: Helen Ives, Director of People, PEER1 Hosting

Helen Ives is Director of People at PEER1 Hosting, following a long career in HR that has included time with insurer Aviva and shipping line Maersk. How has the HR function changed in the last five years? The HR industry has dramatically changed over the last five years and is now a strategic partner to […]

Interview: Kelly Butler, Global Head of HR Operations, Rackspace

Kelly previously took part in a webinar with HRZone and software provider Workday entitled "Is Employee Engagement the secret sauce of HR?" 1. You’re a big fan of ‘evergreen goals.’ What’s the thinking behind this—improvements in engagement and employee development? Business moves fast today, and cloud computing is leading the pack. At Rackspace it’s unrealistic […]

Interview: Caoimhe Keogan, VP People, SoundCloud

1. You’ve mentioned before the importance of onboarding at start-ups. Can you elaborate on this? How does onboarding differ between big companies and small companies? For SoundCloud, onboarding begins when we have that first contact with a candidate. Even before we’ve decided whether there is a match, we are already ensuring that our recruitment process […]

Talent spot: Claire Balmforth, operations director at Carpetright

When Claire Balmforth joined Carpetright, HR was not on the agenda. Despite it already being an established and successful high-street retail brand, Balmforth was the first HR person the company had ever hired. Until then, the growth had been so fast, that the company had not had the time – or the need – to […]

Book review: The Guide to Everlasting Employability

Title: The Guide to Everlasting EmployabilityAuthors: Michael Moran & Linda JacksonISBN: 978-1291167672 This book was reviewed by Simon Gosney, National Head of Learning & Development for NHS Direct. Early on in The Guide to Everlasting Employability, the authors suggest that most people spend more time planning a holiday than they do their own career. It’s an […]

Book review: “What’s Stopping You Being More Confident?”

This book was reviewed by Deborah Bishop, Director of Work Tree Consulting. Title: What’s Stopping You Being More Confident?Authors: Robert KelseyISBN: 978-0857083098 Introduction When I contacted Jamie at HRZone and offered to do a book review, I had a choice from a list. This book was of interest to me as I have noticed in […]

Talent spot: Annabel Jones, Head of HR at Framestore

Fans of Skyfall and the Harry Potter movies will be familiar with the work of Framestore, even if they’ve never heard of the company itself. The visual effects house is responsible for crafting some of the most mind-blowing effects in film, TV and music videos. As head of HR, it’s Annabel Jones’s job to attract […]