Enterprise social networks: how can you make sure yours is a success?
This is a guest post from Lucy McKerron – account director and social media lead at Synergy Creative – explaining the benefits of Enterprise Social Networks in the workplace and what you need to embed an ESN into your organisation. This is the first in a series of articles where we explore how HR can use social media to improve […]
Artificial Intelligence: I think, therefore AI
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is scary stuff. To consider that machine learning could out-wit, out-perform and out-last us at work is enough to make us leap to articles like this one. I doubt that HR professionals are any exception. Here I’d like to encourage us all to take literal heart and I’ll apply some whistle-stop philosophy […]
“The challenge for any organisation will be to create a culture where the intervention of AI is seen as a positive and not as a threat.”
What is the total cost of all of the bills that you pay? How much do you spend each week on food? Where could you cut back if you suddenly found yourself out of work? For most people, these are difficult questions to answer. Like telling the doctor how much alcohol we drink, or how […]
Rabbit whisperers, robots and the realms of possibility
Last week, I was at a dinner party at a local friends’ house in our Suffolk village. I began to tell what I thought was a unique tale surrounding the saga of my children’s pet rabbits, whose domestic unruliness towards each other had escalated so far that I’d be been forced to call in the […]
Artificial intelligence and HR: partnering now for better business tomorrow
Let’s be honest. Human resources departments rarely, if ever, are thought of as cutting edge when it comes to the use of technology. A closer look, however, shows the implementation of new technologies, including solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), in almost every aspect of the talent function. According to a recent Towers Watson HR […]
Coffee Break: Sensitivity, open offices and why degrees don’t matter
Are you up to date with the latest goings-on in HR? Fear not, we've spent the week rounding up our favourite articles and blogs for your enjoyment. Let us know what you think the pieces we've shared, and tell us what you've enjoyed reading too! Strategy – Magic HR & fun at work (Kate Russell, LinkedIn) […]
A reason to be optimistic about future jobs
Luke Dormehl is a tech writer and journalist, he recently had his latest book published, Thinking Machines: The Inside Story of Artificial Intelligence. In light of all the scary stories of how AI will disrupt the world of work and life as we know it, we asked Luke to put a few things into perspective and […]
Coffee Break: Stress, tribunals and the truth behind whether bad guys do get ahead
Push your keyboard aside, get comfy in your not-so-ergonomic desk chair and let us dazzle you our picks of the week's HR news, opinion and research. Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared, as well as what you've enjoyed reading this week! AI and tech – How soon will you lose your […]
Coffee Break: Diversity, multitasking and why disruptive tech needs a reality check
Welcome to another one of our Coffee Break round-ups, where we'll be listing our favourite bits of news and opinion from across the HR world, like this piece earlier in the week about what it's like to work in the UK for international employees (TLDR: we drink a lot, and the tea round is fraught […]
Retail domination: technology and the ever-changing face of HR in retail
It's HR in Retail month on HRZone! We're focusing on all things retail – check out our HR in retail hub to read all our great content! Within the retail sector, both online and on the high street, wave after wave of new technologies and innovations have totally changed the customer experience, and they continue to do […]
Are conflicting local challenges preventing global HR integration?
As global growth opportunities arise, it comes as no surprise that many businesses are pursuing expansion in order to further their reach and enter new markets. This can often lead to problems in providing consistent and standardised policies companywide, however, due to difficulties in integrating global models that take into account regional processes and values. […]
Tech has transformed the customer experience – it’s time it did the same for retail staff
It's HR in Retail month on HRZone! We're focusing on all things retail – check out our HR in retail hub to read all our great content! The breadth and pace of modern retail innovation amazes me constantly. For example, my neighbour Jones, a sprightly 75 year old retiree living in East London, recently announced that he’s […]
Man against the machine: the struggle against unconscious bias
Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, self-driving cars – the debate around these innovations is raging. And much of this debate surrounds the power of the ‘machine,’ the fear of job redundancies, the ethics of new technologies and the prospect of unemployment for those who can’t keep up. But is it all that bad? Is […]
20 years of HR innovation…or not?
The end of August 2016 was a big milestone for Fosway Group, marking 20 years of learning and HR technology research. The last two decades have obviously brought about massive changes, both in technology and how we interact with it. What I have found interesting about reviewing our research archive as part of our anniversary […]
Payroll versus HR: why we need to value our differences
In my previous article I hoped to convince as to why I’m not about to click any magic button to run a payroll. The comment “Payroll is just a click of a button” might for you conjure images of wry smiles or gritted teeth, but it deserves some defence. The implication of the line is unfortunate, often inflammatory […]
Coffee break: Dream offices, Skype and keeping your job in the age of the robots
Get comfy, because it's time for us to proffer this week's selection of HR news, opinion and cultural crudites for your delectation. Feel free to tell us what you think in the comments below, or send us your own recommended reading for the week. Recruitment – To make a good first impression on candidates, do these […]
The potential of computer-aided applicant pre-screening
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 […]
Wearable technology: HR’s newest great tool or just a fad?
Anything that promises to improve employee engagement, productivity and profitability in an organisation will naturally grab the attention of HR and business leaders. That’s why we so often hear that wearable technology – electronic devices that can be worn on the body – is the latest must-have addition to an organisation’s HR technology toolkit. A […]
Six things you should be doing with your workforce data
In the first article in this series, we looked at whether HRDs were effectively ‘flying blind’ – not using the instrumentation that HR analytics provides to effectively tell them where they are going (or at least plot a credible course for their organisation). HR has huge amounts of people data at its fingertips, yet many organisations have […]
The hidden benefits of workplace diversity
Hedge funds aren’t exactly known for their innovative people management practices, however there are exceptions to every rule. In this case the exception is Bridgewater Associates: founded by Ray Dalio, the company’s guiding principle is one of “meaningful work and meaningful relationships through radical truth and radical transparency”. Bridgewater’s employees, all 1500 of them, are […]
