Beyond quotas: what are the ingredients for true diversity?
Diversity in the workplace is a good thing. It’s amazing to think that there can be so much confusion and controversy over such a seemingly simple statement. The problem begins to appear when we start to define our terms. What do we mean by diversity, how can we measure it, and how does it benefit […]
Managing the pitfalls of meaningful work
Today’s shifting social and economic landscape has encouraged a focus on conscious capitalism and a move away from short-term profits alone to take into account the wider interests of a range of different stakeholders. From the employee perspective has come a renewed interest in creating jobs that are meaningful and full of purpose. It is […]
The business advantages of engaging in corporate social responsibility
The age of the Millennial is upon us, with those who were born between the early 1980s and late ‘90s entering the workforce. Every day, articles are written to help businesses better understand Generation Y and how they like to work. As explained in a video interview with author Simon Sinek, which went viral at […]
Employee engagement at RHP Group
Chloe Marsh is Head of Engagement at RHP Group. Jamie Lawrence, Editor, HRZone: Why do you think you appeared on the Great Place to Work Best Workplaces list? What makes you stand out? Chloe Marsh, Head of Engagement, RHP: If I had to pick one thing it’d be our unique culture. We’ve worked hard to create […]
Employer brand: Creating a company your employees feel proud to work for
In Part 1 we looked at the impact that employee engagement can have on your corporate reputation, and that there is either risk or opportunity created to damage or enhance your company brand. We also however need to be mindful that great employee engagement can also serve to support and improve your employer brand, which […]
Engagement and corporate brand reputation: what’s the link?
The reputation you project as a company is today most strongly created and conveyed by your people and their behaviours, rather than your traditional branding, your advertising campaigns or your office premises. The way your leaders and employees interact with all your stakeholders, not just clients and customers, and how they make them feel, will […]
The office choir: can music revolutionise the boardroom?
Tessa Marchington is the Founder of Music in Offices, an organisation which works with some of the UK’s top employers, using music as a means of engaging and motivating their people. Earlier this month, Music in Offices launched the campaign #RevolutionisetheBoardroom, calling on employers to make music and the arts an integral part of the strategy […]
Four leadership rules for the ultimate away day
Are you making the most of your leadership away days? We asked Gordon Rudow, Director of Organisation Engagement and Jeremy Morgan, Partner at Lippincott to give their advice on how to make the most of your development days outside of the office. Boards, executive committees and top leadership teams in virtually every sector and region are […]
How immersive Corporate Social Responsibility can make the (working) world a happier place
A staff survey we ran a few years ago highlighted that among other internal programmes, our staff really wanted to do more for charity. We already have a Charity of the Year programme, whereby the whole team spends time and money supporting a cause local to Milton Keynes – but it was clear from this […]
“Having a company priority focused so heavily on people and engagement is a great privilege”
Taking on a new role is as challenging as it is exciting. In this series we will be talking to HR professionals who are getting to grips with a new job and finding out what attracted them to the role, as well as what their key priorities are for the months ahead. Want to tell us about […]
Taking one for the team: why it’s time to ditch the dogma of individual rewards
For the past ten years, I have been interested in the area surrounding how and why employees at work are rewarded for their results. This has led me to think about the conventional approach of rewards, and how they are at odds with desirable behaviour. More and more, organisations are aiming for teamwork to improve performances […]
2017 trends, extreme talent acquisition and the struggle between HR & marketing
Welcome to 2017, and your latest round up of HR articles and blogs for you to enjoy over your your morning coffee or lunchtime break. Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared in the comments below, or tell us what you've enjoyed reading! Strategy – Is Universal Basic Income the answer to an […]
Return to work interviews: making them work better
Records indicate that the greater completion of Return to Work Interviews (RTWIs), the lower overall absence rates are. But many organisations fail to achieve a high RTWI compliance because their line managers are either: A) poor at the process or B) lack the confidence to talk to their staff about sensitive health issues. You could […]
Why businesses need lessons in love: making your people feel appreciated
The very best relationships rely on a mutual feeling of being recognised, appreciated and respected. If one partner in a relationship starts taking the other for granted and the lines of communication breakdown, the relationship will either crumble or turn destructive. Businesses can learn a lot from personal relationships, especially the importance of recognition and […]
Leading from the front: how to focus a workforce during uncertain times
Stuart Duff, head of development at business psychologists Pearn Kandola, explains how senior managers can lead by example and set a clear agenda for their workforce, even during times of uncertainty. As human beings, we need to be able to understand and make sense of our surroundings. It is this understanding that allows us to […]
Internal communications: what is the campaign approach, core metrics, segmentation and more
Tim Vaughan is Head of Content and Corporate Communications at internal communications platform Newsweaver, whose clients include Vodafone, Barclays, Marks & Spencer and Shell. In this interview Tim discusses the ‘campaign’ approach to internal communication, what metrics organisations should be using to measure the success of IC programmes, and the importance of segmentation in effective internal communication campaigns. […]
How can generosity help with managing a team?
A workplace where staff and team members are listened to, appreciated, supported and praised is a workplace where people want to give their best, where people’s ideas and creativity can unfold. Generosity helps to foster this creativity and helps to boost morale and performance as well as mental and emotional wellbeing among employees. Bringing out […]
HR in retail: 5 trends HR leaders should watch out for in 2017
The battle for consumers’ hearts and minds is constantly being waged between online-only companies and bricks-and-mortar retailers. It’s often pointed out that the on-demand economy doesn’t need to put boots on the ground, to use a military phrase; that’s widely regarded as a competitive advantage as it saves money on overheads and wages. The solution […]
Personality at work: are you from the dark side…?
You have both light and dark personality traits If you’re a Star Wars fan you’ll no doubt be familiar with the ‘dark side of the force’, the battle between light and dark with characters drawing power from the mystical dark side. The idea that we can have both light and dark aspects of our personality, […]
Employee engagement interview: Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’s CEO, Nick Stace
This is an interview with Nick Stace, CEO of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, about their approach to employee engagement, common mistakes that other organisations make and what their next step on the engagement journey will be. Jamie Lawrence, Editor, HRZone: Why do you think you appeared on the Best Workplaces list? What makes […]