Driving network innovation: how HR remains vital for digital transformation
CEOs today not only expect their CHROs to secure them the best digital talent in a tough market, but to also champion innovation and disruption across the business. Are HR leaders doing enough to meet these requirements? Digital transformation is happening at a quicker pace than ever before. Businesses around the world, in all sectors, are devoting more […]
Connecting candidate, employee and customer experience through a strong culture
Ahead of the 5th Annual Spring UNLEASH Conference & Expo, we spoke to Danielle Harmer, Chief People Officer at Metro Bank, about joining up the experiences of candidates, employees and customers through company culture. Danielle will be leading a roundtable discussion on this topic on Day 2 of the conference (20th March) at 11:15am on […]
Transformational HR: why we need a people-centred approach
We hear about transformation all the time, and mainly it’s about digital transformation. The next wave of automation, technology that’s more virtual, slick and seamless – that kind of thing. A big programme is built, maybe a division setup for it and then we unleash our plans on our people and the world. It seems like the […]
How can HR travel the right road to future work?
In the first of this three-part series, Mike Hammer – aka ‘The Gig Doctor’ – defines a mapping process for HR leaders on the road to future work. Road signs and people skills necessary to survive and thrive with future work environments are offered. His hope with this series is to help HR professionals and […]
Technology to boost team blend and performance
Advances in technology are enabling employers to select teams with a complementary blend of skills, experience and personality – vital when it comes to improving business performance. Research by Gallup shows that highly engaged business units achieve a 10% increase in customer metrics and a 20% increase in sales. But this balance can be difficult to achieve. A poorly blended […]
Microchipping employees: the next big thing?
How might the emerging trend of employers microchipping employees impact the workplace and can it ever be justified? Ever since the 1990s, convicted criminals have been ‘tagged’ to ensure compliance with bail conditions and tagging continues to this day. The fact that the Ministry of Justice is scaling back the tagging system, at a time when […]
HR technology: are we facing a digital employee experience divide?
Employees are starting to expect that the standard of technology they use at home is accessible to them in the workplace. How can HR match and meet their workforce’s demand for a premium digital experience? There are two change curves gently rising when it comes to employee experience, and their compound effect means that HR […]
Digital devices: what does the future hold for employee benefits?
The rise in popularity of wearable technology shows no sign of abating. So, how can employers embrace this new set of digital tools to improve the employee experience and enhance productivity levels? Whilst sales of smartphones have plateaued, the adoption of wearable technology by consumers has skyrocketed. Today, people can use their wearable devices to control and monitor […]
Transformation: HR’s great hope or more hype?
Purpose-washing is the latest jargon-busting, trend-tackling, eye-rolling thing I’ve seen lately. And I know why. Before I share that, I’d like to welcome you to a new series with HRZone and myself. I’m delighted to be working with Editor Becky Norman and our monthly series of posts are going to be about the relationship between […]
The future of talent acquisition: traditional recruitment models are no longer enough
Companies need to address outdated talent acquisition strategies and focus on training, automation, upskilling and nuturing existing talent. For decades, employers have followed the same, standard hiring processes: “I have a demand for X role – and I must find someone to fill that gap.” But this approach no longer works. Organisations are being disrupted from every […]
Functionary to visionary: changing the skills conversation
Businesses needn’t be fearful of AI, in fact they should embrace technology to help with functional tasks and encourage softer human skills that computers cannot replicate. The Bank of England’s recent warning about thousands of jobs being at risk from AI is just the latest in a series of scare stories about technology. It seems we […]
HR trends 2019: the future of hiring and recruitment
Developments in technology and changes in how we view employee management are transforming the HR industry, with an emphasis on talent acquisition, retention and improving workplace culture. With reporting and recruiting software, employee data, and social media at our fingertips, HR departments have a world of possibilities to explore. While these developments are already in full […]
Five trends that will steer performance success in 2019
How will HR practitioners looking to stay ahead of the curve evolve their performance management strategy in 2019? Regardless of whether an organisation has five or 5,000 employees, ensuring that these people are engaged and performing well is critically important to overall outcomes. According to Gallup, a staggering 87% of employees around the world are […]
The recruitment evolution: five predictions for 2019
How will the recruitment industry evolve as AI and other transformative technologies continue to develop in 2019? Throughout 2018 the recruitment industry has found itself in the midst of a struggle between those who still swear by the traditional tried-and-tested hiring process and the early tech adopters who have started to weave data analytics and AI-based […]
Wearable technology: what’s the impact on workplace wellbeing?
Digital technology is changing how we operate and make decisions every day. In an ‘always connected environment’, we’re seeing apps and wearables playing a more prominent role than ever before. This article was co-authored by Glenn Rankin, CEO of Healthia; Nick Court, Director of The People Experience Hub; and Paul Nash, Head of Clinical Governance at […]
Is our use of technology doing more harm than good?
There’s no denying that technology has many benefits, but are we ignoring the damage that comes from our reliance on digital devices? It’s 8.30 in the morning and hundreds of people are crossing London Bridge on their journey to work. Around a fifth of them are looking at their mobile phones as they walk – they’re watching […]
Book review: Who can you Trust? How Technology Brought Us Together – and Why It Could Drive Us Apart
HRZone has a range of books available for review. If you would like to receive one of our business books, free of charge, please contact the editor on editor at hrzone dot com and we can send you a list of what’s available. In return, we ask for a 400-700 word review of the book, […]
How visual communications could transform your business
There is a growing body of evidence that suggests employees respond better to visual forms of communication, such as videos and imagery. Improving the way you communicate with staff could also benefit your business. Employees are faced with a constant barrage of email content both internally and from external customers and suppliers, and this can be pretty overwhelming […]
Beyond the jargon: is HR tech lost in translation?
Reliance on technology and understanding its language can create communication barriers. To offset this, HR professionals need to develop non-technical tactics. We are all too aware of the vitality of the HR technology upon which we rely, with that tech not only vital, but very much alive and changing all the time. As HR leaders we are often just as aware […]
How digital assistants are reimagining employee engagement
Digital assistants have the capacity to transform people’s working lives. But how can this AI-powered technology help improve employee engagement? The general public has become increasingly comfortable with using digital assistants such as Siri, Alexa or Google Assistant – and with good reason. These AI-powered interfaces allow people to interact with their phones, smart speakers or […]
