Applying Gladwell’s “10,000 hour rule” to advances in HR technology
In Malcolm Gladwell's 2008 bestseller Outliers, the popular author known for his provocative assertions supported by memorable anecdotes and scientific research (some might say cherry-picked research) introduced the "10,000 hour rule.” The rule posits that it takes about 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert and likely very successful at anything. He gives examples […]
Interview: Amy Wilson, VP HCM Product Strategy, Workday
1. How is the vendor landscape changing and where do you see it in three years’ time? The HR and finance vendor landscape has gone through a dramatic change and will continue to do so due to the increasing demands on businesses to evolve, grow, and make strategic decisions quickly. In addition, pressures on business users […]
We expect more from technology and less from each other
This article is a summary of Sherry Turkle’s TED talk, ‘Connected, but alone?’ in which the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology discusses our obsession with technology and the way it impacts on our social and emotional lives. We’re all massively excited by technology, but […]
The challenge of implementing HR technology in multinationals
Technology is changing the shape of the HR landscape, presenting business of all sizes with the potential to develop more efficient processes and create a more engaged workforce. Our HR Technology Toolkit, published just last month, looks at the theory and practice behind these opportunities. But what are the specific challenges to multinational corporations? Do […]
The easiest way to increase female speakers at conferences
A new study suggests that having just one female as a conference organiser will increase the number of female speakers. The study comes from researchers at Yale University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University and was published in the journal mbio. Study co-author Arturo Casadevall said: “Put at least one woman […]
The HR identity crisis and what we can do about it
When you think of Human Resources, what’s the first image that springs to mind? Is it that of a minor, admin-intensive department, responsible for managing employee sickness, holiday and training? Or do you instead see a team of strategic business partners capable of developing and implementing your corporate strategy across a number of different levels? […]
Take part in the annual Global Human Capital Trends survey
THIS SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR TAKING PART. We invite C-suite, HR and talent executives, and professionals to participate in Deloitte Consulting’s second annual Global Human Capital Trends pulse survey. This brief survey will help identify and calibrate the relevance of the Human Capital trends in 2014 and the next few years. Start […]
Using social media as a force for good in HR
This article is based on content from our academic-led HR Technology toolkit, which features evidence-based and practical advice from leading researchers around the globe on how to get the most from your HR technology investment. In a contribution to our recently published HR Toolkit, technology in the form of mobile, social, cloud and big data […]
HR technology toolkit, written by Professors
DOWNLOAD OUR ACADEMIC TOOLKIT TODAY In our latest toolkit you’ll find contributions from academics in Italy, Germany, UK, France and America on topics including: Social media and Web 2.0 Big data and analytics Employee use of self-service Generation Y and technology Technology in multinationals …all based on leading research from top business schools. As always, […]
Rise of “shadow spending” on IT budgets as line of business gets braver
The CIO is in the dark about IT budgets in the brave new world where line-of-business managers buy their own infrastructure and devices, according to a new survey by the Corporate Executive Board. CIOs also underestimate how much money is spent by other business functions on IT, said the CEB. Close to 165 firms with […]
Fifty top tweets from the CIPD Annual Conference 2013
The CIPD Annual Conference took place on November 6th and 7th in Manchester, UK. It was a special occasion for the organisation as they were also celebrating their 100th year anniversary, which was commemorated with a gala dinner on the night of the 6th. Like HR Tech Europe, which happened last month (October 2013), the […]
Interview: Josh Bersin, Bersin by Deloitte
Josh Bersin is Principal & Founder of Bersin by Deloitte, who provide consultancy on people strategies based on research. More than 5,000 organizations worldwide use their research and consulting to guide their HR, talent and learning strategies. The company was founded by Josh in 2001 and acquired by professional services firm Deloitte in early 2013. We […]
Round up: HR Tech Europe 2013
Amsterdam is a capital city but doesn’t feel like one. Trams snake lazily, picking up passengers here and there, while free-moving cyclists form informal clusters to chat and share fresh, clean air. The city centre itself, steeped in history and a colourful feast for the eyes, doesn’t stress the soul like London or New York. […]
Putting employees in control of their personal development
Organisations invest enormous amounts of time, effort and money in the personal development of employees, yet results are patchy at best. Is it time to hand control back to the employees themselves? The process of personal development, with its objectives, support structures, training tools, feedback sessions and reviews can be painful. Even mature businesses with […]
Encouraging HR resource best practice – five tips to self-service success
We recently conducted research into the current state of employee service in the UK’s HR departments and discovered some worrying results when it came to the additional strain being put on an already stretched resource. According to our research, HR decision makers are spending more than a third of their day on average – that’s […]
What are invisible workers and why are they putting your information at risk?
Research[1] from Iron Mountain suggests that close to two thirds of employees in Europe are now able to work from home for all or part of the time. This ranges from once every two to three months for 3% of employees to full-time home-working for 15%. In each case the picture will be a similar […]
Top 10 security reminders for the post-summer period
Now firmly into autumn and back to normal, it’s time to review your company’s cyber security practices after the summer break has been and gone. Although a lot of people have returned back to the office, in today’s 24/7 connected world most people were still checking email and in work mode from their sun loungers. […]
Employment law and the Cloud – all you need to know
Increasingly HR managers are using Cloud-based HR systems as a cost-effective and efficient way to manage staff and data across the world. But what employment law considerations should HR managers be aware of when thinking about and operating such a system? To understand this, it is helpful to know why Cloud-based systems differ from more […]
Using technology to cultivate a culture of learning and development
Why go with self-service? Technology has been one of the great enablers in this era of employee empowerment. Self-service HR systems allow employees to carry out a range of functions that previously they would have been reliant on the HR and payroll departments or their manager to perform. Holidays can be booked, benefits chosen and […]
Interview: Mick Collins, Principal Consultant, SuccessFactors
Mick Collins is the Principal Consultant for Workforce Analytics & Planning at SuccessFactors, an SAP Company. In his role, Mick leads a global team and provides consulting services to multiple clients including Fortune 500 firms in the retail, publishing and consumer products sectors. He has extensive experience in public speaking and regularly participates at some […]
