Performance management doesn’t work for 98% of CHROs
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A recent Gallup survey found only 2% of CHROs strongly agree their performance management systems are effective. Gallup’s suggestions for turning this around do not go far enough though, says Jon Ingham, who advocates for a more human-centric approach.
Career development enhances talent retention more than ever before
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Organisations that invest in continual career development are seeing productivity and talent retention improve, says Victoria Kelleher, Lead Survey Specialist at Brightmine. Are you ready to follow suit?
The AI workplace revolution: Three focus areas
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The AI revolution is here, but organisations are struggling to develop practices to integrate the new technology fully and safely into their business. Natasha Wiebusch, Content Marketing Manager at Brightmine, identifies three priority areas.
Is Lord Alan Sugar right about working from home?
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As the latest series of The Apprentice kicks off, Sir Alan Sugar is making the headlines (again) for his comments about remote workers. His recent statement that he will not be recruiting people who want to work from home will chime with the groundswell of CEOs calling employees back to the office – does he have a point?
Fearful leaders are causing a £2.2 billion drop in UK productivity
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The UK is experiencing a productivity crisis and the problem lies in fearful leaders, argues executive coach Margot Faraci. So what’s the antidote?
Follow your North Star: How a long term vision can keep leaders fulfilled
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How to establish ‘North Star’ goals and why they are a solid foundation for leaders under pressure.
Three ways leaders can reboot meetings to boost productivity
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The problem isn’t meetings; it’s that they are less productive. So how can leaders overhaul them?
How ‘body doubling’ can increase productivity in the workplace
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Is ‘body doubling’ the answer to productivity woes?
Protecting customer service staff during the Christmas rush
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Whether it’s training new temps or fine-tuning your customer service processes, keeping things moving is a priority for HR during the busiest time of the year
How can HR win the war of budgets in 2023?
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As businesses tighten their belts, HR must fight to protect its budgets – and its future.
How HR can keep the lights on during blackouts this winter
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With the energy crisis threatening to cause blackouts this winter, employers should consider the best ways to prepare.
Measuring the impact of the four-day week
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A practical guide to designing and conducting an effective 4DW trial evaluation.
Quiet quitting: More employees should do it and fewer businesses should care
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Quiet quitting is not about laziness. It is about younger employees rightly denouncing hustle culture and taking control of their lives.
The rise of the ‘involved’ employee and what it means for business
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Employee engagement is no longer enough. Your workers need to feel involved and immersed in the design of the workplace.
Connecting the dots: Five tips for sustainable hybrid working success
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It can be a challenge managing all the elements of a hybrid workplace but here are some ways to ensure consistency in your organisation
No vacancies: What HR can do about the influx of holiday requests
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The latest changes in travel rules, may leave employers struggling to manage annual leave requests
Why retail leaders have reason to be worried about productivity
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Flagging motivation and mass resignations in the retail sector are cause for concern so how can HR help boost company productivity?
How can leaders help redefine the wealth generation ecosystem?
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A new report has revealed the ways in which UK leaders can drive people productivity to help boost the global economy.
Six ways to supercharge your HR efforts with technology
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Tech-savvy ways for HR to boost productivity and lighten the workload
Digital transformation: upskilling and empowering your staff for the automated age
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AI isn’t here to steal our jobs – rather, it will create new ones and drive up demand for human skills.