How can you become a billionaire? The Sunday Times’ Rich List says to ditch emails
The Sunday Times’ Rich List reveals that many of the UK’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, including billionaire James Dyson, minimize email use in favor of direct communication. These successful business leaders argue that excessive emailing reduces productivity and loses the human connection needed for effective collaboration.
The workplace of the future – time for a more considered view?
A new CIPD report shows 23% of employees fear their jobs could be automated, but media coverage often presents an oversimplified, alarmist view. Experts remain divided on automation’s impact, with some believing technology will create more jobs than it eliminates, yet nuanced debate is needed given our poor track record predicting technological change.
If it can be routinized, it will be: the charter for HR
Mercer research shows 93% of CEOs plan organizational redesign for efficiency and agility, with many eliminating routine roles through automation. HR now faces a critical challenge: securing skilled workers amid talent scarcity, immigration restrictions, and workforce transitions from retiring employees and departing skilled professionals.
Transaction cycles: a simpler future for an effective HR function?
Transaction cycles organize HR processes around complete employee journeys rather than departmental silos, offering employees simpler interactions and enabling HR to accurately track costs, improve services, and demonstrate strategic value to the business.
A new wave of AI and what it means for recruitment
AI and deep learning are transforming recruitment by addressing long-standing challenges: 85% of job applicants receive no response, while 71% of employers struggle to find candidates with required skills. New AI-powered solutions promise to streamline hiring and reduce the average time to fill positions.
The energised employee we all want to hire
Mercer’s Global Talent Trends Study reveals that most employees feel energized at work, with 45% rating their engagement 7-8 out of 10. Energized employees are significantly more likely to stay loyal and rate their organization highly, though career growth concerns still drive some departures.
Social media screening: what information can you use?
Social media screening helps recruiters vet candidates by revealing personality, preferences, and potential red flags. While 90% of recruiters use social media to evaluate job applicants, employers must balance the benefits of uncovering concerning behavior with legal and ethical considerations.
Artificial intelligence equals artificial jobs…?
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, offering automation, increased engagement, and better accessibility for employees. From smart assistants that schedule meetings to chatbots integrated into everyday apps, AI is making workplace information more accessible and personalized than traditional intranets.
Cloud technology: just when should you take the plunge?
For most HR teams, the benefits of the latest cloud HR software – whether to replace an ageing legacy system or a confusion of spreadsheets – is well established. What isn’t so clear is just how and when you should take the plunge and what sort of support you should expect during the transition period. […]
“There has never been a better time than today for candidates to find a job in which they can truly be themselves.”
Predictive recruitment technology is transforming how companies identify top candidates by focusing on key performance drivers rather than traditional qualifications, enabling greater workplace diversity while helping recruitment agencies evolve their roles in the digital hiring landscape.
Automation & Robotic Service Orchestration: driving the evolution of HR Shared Services
Robotic Service Orchestration (RSO) is transforming HR shared services by enabling better coordination between humans and automation technology. Unlike basic RPA task automation, RSO strategically manages end-to-end services across global organizations, improving consistency and employee experience while reducing manual intervention in processes like onboarding, leave management, and employee changes.
In Praise of Know: lessons from #HRTechWorld
HR Tech World highlights the critical need for HR professionals to understand emerging technologies shaping the industry. Rather than resisting change, HR leaders should embrace knowledge of modern tools in analytics, talent management, and employee experience to stay competitive in an accelerating market.
Are mental health apps actually any good?
Mental health apps are increasingly popular, but quality varies significantly. Research shows most apps lack evidence-based approaches, with two-thirds of mood-tracking apps not specifically designed for their stated conditions. Finding trustworthy apps requires looking beyond ratings to examine clinical credentials and evidence-based content.
Is this the best time to work in HR?
The HR industry is experiencing unprecedented opportunity as organizations struggle to attract and retain talent in a competitive market. Modern HR technology can free professionals from administrative tasks, provide valuable workforce insights, and enable them to become strategic business partners focused on employee engagement and culture.
The case for and against: is Skype coaching valuable?
Skype coaching offers a more affordable and accessible alternative to face-to-face coaching by eliminating travel costs and allowing flexible scheduling, though building the coach-coachee relationship remains essential for effectiveness.
“Eliminating the part of the labor force that will do dull, dirty, and dangerous work will not create sustainable jobs for others.”
Eliminating workers in dull, dirty, and dangerous jobs won’t create sustainable employment for others, warns Mercer’s talent research director. Short-term workforce decisions ignore long-term economic impacts and educational needs for skilled positions.
HR analytics – the most important thing? Get started
Most organizations underperform in HR analytics, with over two-thirds of HR leaders saying they lack competence. Successful HR analytics requires strategic positioning, specific roles and capabilities, strong governance, quality data, and senior management support to drive business impact.
Internal comms: lessons from the ad industry
Internal communications professionals can learn valuable lessons from the advertising industry to improve employee engagement. Research shows that effective internal comms correlate with 47% higher shareholder returns and save businesses thousands in wasted time clarifying messages. By adopting behavioral insights and emotional appeal techniques from consumer marketing, organizations can transform their internal communication from mediocre to impactful.
Can you disconnect from the workplace in 2017?
France’s new “right to disconnect” law requires companies with over 50 employees to establish guidelines limiting work communications outside office hours, addressing growing concerns about constant workplace connectivity affecting employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
Is it game over for psychometric questionnaires?
Video games are increasingly used in recruitment to assess candidates through immersive virtual environments, potentially replacing traditional psychometric questionnaires. As technology advances, questionnaires developed in the 1960s seem outdated to younger generations who question their reliability and manipulability.
