UNLEASH 2019: The rise of the fragmented, complex career
Having not long returned from UNLEASH, we’ve been enlightened and motivated by fresh perspectives, inspiring calls for action and a better grasp on the fast-moving HR tech vendor space. Here are just a couple of takeaways from the two days… (Disclaimer: we saw a fantastic host of sessions – and I’m sure we missed some […]
Avoiding ‘game over’: incorporating gamification into recruitment and assessment
In 2014, Gartner noted that human resources is a particular growth area: “while customer-focused applications [of gamification] continue to be developed, there has been faster growth in employee-focused applications”. Initial usage within the HR space focused on learning and development, utilising game dynamics to enhance engagement with development activities and improve learning. More recently, the […]
Interview: Dr. Matthias Reuter on the changing face of leadership development
How digital technology is enabling organisations to optimise the potential of their people.
Workforce analytics: demystifying HR analytics – it’s not what you think
Perhaps the biggest misdirection or mystery surrounding HR analytics is what it is, and what it is not. HR analytics is not a discipline that is only focused on the functions, challenges and required solutions for HR itself. Also, it is not just complicated statistics and mathematics that nobody understands unless they have a PhD. […]
Avoiding automation culture shock among your employees
To an outsider technology and HR may seem like odd bedfellows, but the truth is that there are few departments (with the exception of IT) where tech is more important. The reality is that for new technologies to succeed in business they need the support of HR. We are the gatekeepers. As such, we need […]
How AI can benefit the employee experience
AI is here, and it’s ready to transform your employee experience. While most businesses recognise the power of AI, many are unsure of how to implement it in their own workplace. Here are some examples of how AI can benefit your employees at work. Communication When we are at work, our interpersonal relationships have a huge […]
Digital wellbeing: caring for employees in an ‘always on’ culture
In today’s world, digital technology is everywhere and within a relatively short time it has become embedded in our social fabric. Such is the speed of technological change that its absorption into our day-to-day lives has occurred very rapidly, but without the research into its impact that precedes the introduction of medical interventions. As a […]
Science fiction and HR: imagining alternative futures
It is more than 200-years since 19-year-old Mary Shelley published her widely acclaimed novel, ‘Frankenstein’– known to some as ‘the first work of science fiction.’ Although it was popular at the time, even Shelley, with her remarkable foresight could not predict how popular her novel, or the genre she was forming, would become. Today, science […]
Learning analytics: why we need synergistic skills
In part five of a a six-part series, Trish Uhl – Founder, Talent & Learning Analytics Leadership Forum – looks at how and why L&D professionals need to adapt their skillset to make learning analytics work. Implementing an effective workplace learning analytics practice requires the right mindset, the right skillset, and the right toolset. In an […]
How can HR create a company culture ‘to go’ in an age of remote working?
Remote working is perhaps one of the defining characteristics of the modern workplace. It has evolved from a perk to table stakes for many employers. In fact, there’s a good chance you will be reading this while working remotely – indeed, 70% of the world does so at least once a week, according to Gallup. […]
Learning analytics: how to be more strategic in your use of data
In part four of a six-part series Trish Uhl argues that learning and development professionals today are awash with data – the challenge, however, is how to access and use it effectively. We talk a lot about the discipline of workplace learning analytics – but what about the data that fuels it? Collecting the right […]
Why human skills remain essential in an AI workplace
We can automate certain jobs, but soft skills are still needed. As new technology is created, different opportunities that rely more on ‘the human factor’ will open up for employees. When thinking of the future of work, there are two things that need to be kept in focus: firstly, the advancement of new technology, and […]
Online security: how HR can help prevent cybercrime
HR teams have access to more critical data than ever before, but an alarming number of employees show a distinct lack of awareness when it comes to protecting that information. Digital transformation is affecting every area of business today, enabling more modern ways of working, with more employees than ever working flexibly or remotely, and […]
Reaching for the stars: skills advice from a NASA astronaut
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, which took place on 20 July 1969, astronaut Dr Story Musgrave explores how his thirst for learning has led to an extraordinary career. Even in our current world of uncertainty anyone can go the distance, he argues, but it requires embracing a new set […]
People vs. machines: the ongoing ethical concerns of people analytics
With people analytics fast becoming a key tool in the HR decision-making process, the ethical concerns that inevitably arise from the collection and use of people data are gaining prominence. Are HR leaders taking note? People analytics, also known as HR analytics, workforce analytics and talent analytics, has been on a slow, steady climb for […]
Recruitment strategy: are we over-testing candidates?
Traditional candidate testing methods can be onerous for prospects and employers alike, and favour a certain type of person over other, equally or more suitable candidates. New technology allows us to change all of this. We all want more data to drive our recruitment decisions. Information gathered through an assessment that provides a fully rounded […]
The death of the CV: why recruiters need to move beyond the traditional CV cycle
Despite living in a highly tech-driven world, the traditional CV still reigns in the recruitment industry. But there is now a way to make recruiting more ethical, time efficient and talent driven. Is this the beginning of the end for the CV? It should be. Hiring is one of the most important processes in any […]
The gig economy: preparing for the disruptive forces shaping work
Mike Hammer – aka ‘The Gig Doctor’ – outlines how ongoing economic and societal events are disrupting the workplace and shifting skills requirements. Is HR ready to respond and adjust accordingly? A recent publication from Deloitte, ‘Flipping the narrative toward a brighter future,’ is worth reading if you’ve not already. The article explores an alternative […]
How to grow your own data scientists: a practical guide for the data-driven C-Suite
Demand for data and analytics skills is increasing, but existing leadership teams admit they often struggle with this. How can organisations upskill their existing teams while ensuring their future workforce is prepared? Data today is the fuel driving the modern business world. It therefore stands to reason that the ability to read and speak the […]
Taking communication offline to improve workplace relationships and productivity
Are you a slave to your inbox? Take part in the Miticom Friday challenge to uncover the value of putting your technology aside to have more genuine conversations. I have a challenge for you. Next Friday, while you’re at work, don’t send any emails. Not one. Every time you share some information, it has to […]
