Tales from an HRM PhD – the final lessons
This is the fourth article in a four-part series from Ruth Sharpe, part-time lecturer and full-time PhD learner at the Institute for Development Policy and Management at Manchester University, on the trials and tribulations of undertaking a PhD in HRM. My final PhD musings and thanks indeed to any sparse remnants of faithful legions that might have persisted with me […]
Multitasking can ‘increase error rates by 50%’
Stat attack gives you the facts, figures, numbers and survey results you need to keep on top of developments and changes in sentiment in the HR and L&D industries, all in an easy to digest format. It’s your regular dose of facts and figures, parcelled up for easy reading. Context: These statistics are from research […]
Coaching goes to university – a case study
Is there a reason that coaching sessions are rare within a university environment? For many in the business world, coaching is a key part of life, contributing to career progression, helping with productivity, supporting teamwork and enhancing leadership. However, in the world of higher education it’s still rare to find regular coaching as a part […]
What are our columnists’ NY resolutions for 2016?
It’s that time of year again – in the run-up to Christmas, we’re already thinking of self-improvements so that 2016 can better than 2015. At HRZone we have an expert panel of columnists who write on everything from military leadership lessons, social business and psychology to the neuroscience of engagement and recognition strategies for the […]
Why bring green space into your working day?
‘Married to the office’ is a commonly used phrase and one which rings true for many employees. Although in theory technology creates much more opportunity for flexible working, it seems to have fostered a 24/7 working culture. I’m a keen advocate of bringing green space into a working day – or any day for that […]
Time to zoom in to the future of learning?
I’m known to the readers of HRZone through my column on all things social (media) and so I’m using space to both update my status and also give a little glimpse into the future – something I’m a little bit obsessed with. The update… As Director – People & Learning at Media Zoo I’m now part […]
“Talent is one ingredient in how success happens.”
This is an interview with Matthew Syed, who is the former top-ranked table tennis player in England: since retiring he has been on a mission to challenge the commonly-held assumption that talent is fixed and innate and that it is the only variable in whether we succeed or not. He has written two books around […]
How care home staff wellbeing affects care quality
Care home staff provide invaluable support to sick, elderly and vulnerable people, but the rewards in this industry are often in kind. A challenging and often underappreciated profession, those who enter this sector do so because they feel compelled to pursue something purposeful and giving. Care staff work in hard, emotionally demanding roles with no […]
Just what could a growth mindset do for you?
Meta-LUCID’s Mark McCarthy talks us through the concept of Fixed and Growth Mindsets in business, and their partnership with best-selling author Matthew Syed. This content originally appeared on our sister site TrainingZone. The concept of the ‘Growth Mindset’ has been around for a while but has only recently become popular in corporate performance improvement. Why […]
Your definitive guide to giving superb presentations
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 […]
How does coaching differ across the world?
Having a helicopter view of the global coaching market gives us a vantage point into coaching trends in different parts of the world. Differences in coaching delivery in different countries is in the way that programmes are put together, the preferred length of sessions and whether delivery is face-to-face or virtual. There is definite consistency […]
How to focus on developing future generations
It has never been more important for organisations to focus their efforts on attracting and developing future talent. Our latest Resourcing and Talent Planning survey, in partnership with Hays, shows that three-quarters of employers have experienced recruitment difficulties in the past year and four fifths feel that competition for talent has increased over the past […]
Talent rising – train your way to the top
As the buzz around ‘Gen Y’ ‘digital natives’ and ‘millennials’ continues, it’s time to consider that the fundamental differences in motivation, training and development that exist between the generations, require radical reform within the workplace. A recent study by Deloitte described Gen Y as opportunity-driven, seeking new chances for career enhancement over greater salary or […]
Does speaking up really save lives?
The BBC recently published an online article with the headline “How speaking up can save lives.” Hierarchy, in healthcare and other sectors, inhibits staff from pointing out errors to those in charge, leading sometimes to loss of life. So, we need to train junior staff to raise concerns assertively, and ask senior staff to pay […]
Compassion at work – what’s your business case?
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 […]
What skills shortages? How HR can defrost the frozen middle
With UK unemployment falling to a seven year low this month, HR functions will be continuing to review their talent strategies and looking for ways to gain ground on their competitors in securing key talent, with the battle for the best people as fierce as it’s ever been. What is good news for individuals – […]
How HR can help support the Reserve Armed Forces
Working in HR I am used to dealing with difficult questions and addressing people’s fears, but “What if I die?” is a tough one to answer when people are convinced military service means do or die charges across the battlefield. With reservists set to play a key role in the UK’s Armed Forces, people who […]
Is Usain Bolt sprinting all day? Why ‘always on’ isn’t working
Usain Bolt is an amazing sprinter. The fastest man ever recorded. But, how much of his time do you think he spends sprinting? More than me for sure, but relative to the time available to him, it is a miniscule fraction that he spends running out on the edge of his capability. A professional athlete […]
Employee engagement: the greatest story ever told
Interested in employee engagement? We’re running a one-day conference on September 10th in London focused on the business side of engagement and how you can drive value across the whole organisation. Hear from people-focused CEOs, board-level HR directors and people experts and come away with practical, actionable tips to improve engagement efforts in your organisation. Find out more […]
Managers must start having ‘brave career conversations’
Recent research by Right Management found that two-thirds of managers are failing to support their employees’ career development. At the same time, according to Gallup’s ‘State of the Global Workplace’ report, 83% of UK employees are not actively engaged in their jobs. This means there are a lot of people who don’t find their work […]
