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 […]
GDPR: how HR can embrace it as a catalyst for positive change
With just over a month to go until GDPR comes into place, it is becoming clear that it is prompting more angst than ease – especially amongst HR professionals. Due to the nature of an HR role, specifically the gathering and holding of personal information, GDPR will have a massive impact on the way HR […]
Book review: Designing the Purposeful World
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German workplaces: what can businesses learn?
The world of work is facing major upheaval, be it the result of Industry 4.0, digitalisation, demographic change or integration of diverse cultures in the workplace. How are the business community and policymakers across Europe responding to these immense challenges? Unlocking the potential of flexible working Despite recent media headlines suggesting that tech giants such […]
HR and acquisitions: what role should HR be playing?
Mergers and acquisitions involve a great deal of number-crunching and risk assessment. However, the importance of communication and company culture should not be underestimated. James Grinnell, group people director at Currie & Brown, discusses the responsibilities and challenges faced by HR staff during an acquisition. It may be an old saying, but it remains as […]
Prof Alexander Betts puts an optimistic spin on Brexit for UK businesses
HRZone spoke to Professor Alexander Betts, Professor of Forced Migration and International Affairs at the University of Oxford, before his talk at UNLEASH London 2018 (formerly known as HR Tech World) in March 2018. Professor Alexander Betts seeks to shift the focus on Brexit to exploring the potential opportunities that Brexit could bring for businesses. […]
What will leadership look like in the future?
We face ever increasing levels of exponential change in the future. We will need to keep pace with changes in technology and expectations of living in an advanced digital world where it will take less to do more. What global trends will change the leadership needed at work? Jobs will change as technology starts to […]
UK productivity: HR need to be praised for the boost
The latest economic figures show that productivity has risen at its fastest rate for the past six years, but what is really behind this jump? Gary Cattermole, Director, The Survey Initiative, believes that it’s thanks to HRs and it’s about time they got a well -deserved pat on the back. He explains… I read with […]
Stressed out Britain: How to manage work-related stress in your organisation
In offices across the country, time and time again we hear “I’m so stressed” and barely anyone bats an eye. We’re living in an age where high pressure working environments are the norm and working longer hours is increasingly lauded and praised as a sign of a person working hard, of going above and beyond, […]
“The HR function historically has been miscalculated and underestimated.”
Described by former British Prime Minister Sir John Major as “the world’s leading business expert on emerging markets,” economist Daniel Thorniley is regularly invited to talk to CEOs and corporate boards and has worked with most of the world’s major MNCs. He will be speaking at UNLEASH 2018, formerly known as HR Tech World, in London […]
2 minutes with… Helen Williams, HR Leader, Statoil
Helen Williams is HR Leader at Statoil, working within Corporate People and Leadership. She works with leadership development, professional development and performance management and was previously HR Manager at the Tate Museum. Helen will be speaking at UNLEASH 2018 in London on March 20th and 21st. HRZone readers get a 20% discount to UNLEASH by registering through […]
GDPR compliance: practical steps to take control of your HR data
The new GDPR legislation, which becomes law on May 25th, impacts virtually every aspect of how you manage HR data – from the basis on which you collect it to when it needs to be deleted. The practical implications of some aspects of the legislation will need further clarification; such as the ‘right to be […]
Do we need more HR support for SMEs?
We were delighted to welcome Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the Royal Society of Arts, and the author of “Good work: the Taylor review of modern working practices”, to The HR Dept’s annual conference last month. Mr Taylor is advising the Government with recommendations on how UK law can develop to make a fairer system […]
Book review: Flawed but Willing: Leading Large Organizations in the Age of Connection, by Khurshed Dehnugara
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Credit scores: how employers can help employees improve it
With all the big changes in the current political and economic climate, it’s fair to say that millions of employees are feeling a very large and painful financial pinch. In fact, in a survey of over 10,000 employees and 500 employers, 33% of employees said that financial worries are their biggest concern, after health (29%) […]
Book review: The Future of the Professions by Daniel & Richard Susskind
Title: The Future of the Professions: how Technology will transform the Work of Human ExpertsAuthors: Richard and Daniel SusskindISBN: 978-0-19-871339- 5Reviewer: Kate Wadia, Phase 3 ConsultingReviewer’s Rating: 3 out of 5 Inspired by hearing Daniel Susskind introduce his book at the CIPD Learning & Development Show this year, I had looked forward to reading “The Future of the […]
The 7 best leaders of the 21st century- and what you can learn from them
Seven well-known 21st century leaders, seven key lessons learned from their words. Take a look below! 1. Warren Buffet on mistakes Hailing from Omaha, Nebraska, Buffet is (according to the Forbes 2017 List of Billionaires) the world’s second richest man after buying his first shares at just eleven years of age and going on to […]
Tackling Taylor: “Good Work” deserves defence
I’m dismayed at the early critique of the Taylor review. The headlines and analysis do our professions no credit. This is a report promoting “good work” and good work to me deserves defence. Read here what and why. At the end please note you’ll also find your speed-read of the substantive points. What’s the story? […]
Book review: Employee Engagement – A Little Book of Big Ideas
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Let’s get political: harnessing post-election office debates
It’s a commonly-held custom; no talking religion, salaries, or politics in the workplace. Political discourse has historically always been a professional taboo, however as the UK continues in this period of uncertainty, having conversations with co-workers about politics is now harder-than-ever to avoid. Our analysts at Peakon recently looked into this subject, studying the attitudes […]
