Blockchain and HR: why is it relevant and what use cases are there?
Blockchain is a transformative technology that will embed itself into a wide array of business processes across all industries in the coming years. All businesses will benefit from being able to exchange value without the use of costly intermediaries while reducing the size of their back offices by automating payment and accounting processes. Beyond the […]
Blockchain: what is it and how can it be used in organisations?
With the potential to disrupt and change entire industries, blockchain technology is being hailed as the most revolutionary innovation since the invention of the Internet. What is blockchain? But what is it and how can it transform the industries and organizations we operate in? Blockchain was created to keep track of Bitcoin transactions between strangers […]
Automation and humans: what’s the real story?
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 […]
Time, money, stigma: how technology can overcome these three obstacles to mental wellbeing
Margot Radicati, founder of Skype therapy platform YourMind, explores how her journey with mental health led to the development of a technology solution that helps others with their own mental wellbeing. My five years working as a management consultant taught me many things: to work with and manage a team, to successfully deliver projects on a tight deadline, to […]
HR technology: “It’s almost always a hearts and minds decision.”
We caught up with Dean Forbes, CEO of CoreHR, to discuss the importance of embracing change at work, why HR needs to stop expecting technology to improve culture and how to get senior buy-in for technology implementation. Becky Norman, Deputy Editor, HRZone: The way people are working is rapidly changing. Where is this change coming […]
Are you ready to start the workplace learning analytics journey?
In part one of a six-part series, Trish Uhl – Founder, Talent & Learning Analytics Leadership Forum – offers insight to L&D professionals on the components of a workplace learning analytics strategy and how to get started on your workplace learning analytics journey. Workplace learning analytics is a specialised segment of the broader people analytics movement […]
Remote control: how to build culture across a team of remote workers
Building a great culture is hard work. We tackle it every day inside my own company, PeopleG2, which offers employment screening solutions. And I hear about it whenever I consult with other companies about cultural strategy or speak to a group on the subject. The unwieldy job of melding vision, values and operational nuts and […]
How to manage the skills gap in a cybersecurity minefield
Cybersecurity skills are in high demand in the UK and across the globe. An increasingly complex security landscape, combined with a challenging threat environment, is putting pressure on organisations to fill the security skills gaps in their workforce. Add to this the additional demands being placed on businesses to cope with changing compliance and regulation requirements, […]
Mental health apps: for and against
Almost half of employers now offer staff access to health and wellbeing apps, with the aim of reducing stress, anxiety and depression, according to Aon’s latest Employee Benefits & Trends Survey. And with a combination of the Prime Minister’s commitment to tackling mental health, the CIPD’s call for UK corporations to establish human capital reporting […]
Prof Alexander Betts puts an optimistic spin on Brexit for UK businesses
HRZone spoke to Professor Alexander Betts, Professor of Forced Migration and International Affairs at the University of Oxford, before his talk at UNLEASH London 2018 (formerly known as HR Tech World) in March 2018. Professor Alexander Betts seeks to shift the focus on Brexit to exploring the potential opportunities that Brexit could bring for businesses. […]
Do we need evolution or revolution to unleash potential?
Disruption is everywhere in business right now. We are led to believe that it’s the holy grail of business success. Certainly it’s the holy grail of promoting a new brand. ‘Brand HR’ threatens to be no exception. Within the function itself, we are reading lots about how we should be creating noise, deliberate damage to […]
How to get your new HR system off to a flying start
So, your new HR system is up and running – but people are still insisting on phoning HR to find out how much holiday they’ve got left and sticking like glue to the manual processes the system was supposed to replace… It’s a common problem. Organisations assume that just because they’ve got a system in place, […]
Back in the Business: Better BAU
In our 12-part series, Kate Wadia – Managing Director at Phase 3 Consulting – guides the HR professional through how to navigate, succeed and lead with HR tech project-work. From the inception of the business case to the handover into BAU, we’ll follow an indicative project timeframe to explain the way and the why of a project step-by- step, […]
Smooth HR technology projects: recap of 12-part series
In our 12-part series, Kate Wadia – Managing Director at Phase 3 Consulting – guides the HR professional through how to navigate, succeed and lead with HR tech project-work. From the inception of the business case to the handover into BAU, we’ll follow an indicative project timeframe to explain the way and the why of a project step-by- step, […]
What’s next for disability and technology in the modern workplace?
Technology is advancing at lightning speed. But are HR managers and those involved in the recruitment and career advancement process taking advantage of the benefits that this may bring with regard to disabled talent? The role that technology plays in the workplace in the UK cannot be overestimated and this is a massive opportunity for […]
Employee experience: the evolution of people analytics?
People analytics is morphing from an HR-led function to a top-down business-led function, otherwise known as employee experience, explains Andrew Woolnough, Director of HR Solutions at Equiniti. The use of people analytics is growing as companies realise the capabilities required in terms of HR technology, tools and analytics expertise. But what started out as an […]
Viral-friendly engagement: a guide for HR
A recent article from BBC Capital proposed that Generation Z are now the youngest generation in the workforce, the oldest of this generation typically being 22 years old. It suggests that they are set to redefine the workplace due to their natural inclination to technology, however I believe many organisations are already years ahead with […]
Supporting Success: How to Safeguard the Early Days
In our 12-part series, Kate Wadia – Managing Director at Phase 3 Consulting – guides the HR professional through how to navigate, succeed and lead with HR tech project-work. From the inception of the business case to the handover into BAU, we’ll follow an indicative project timeframe to explain the way and the why of a project step-by- step, […]
Four social factors to consider for successful employee engagement
Recent research conducted by Gallop in its latest State of the Workplace poll has found that only 11% of the UK workforce currently feels engaged. Creating a culture of open and transparent employee engagement in the workplace is vital for every business, although this is much easier said than done. There are many reasons proposed […]
Interview: Kim Wylie, Head of Customer Change and Culture, Google
Kim Wylie is Head of Customer Change and Culture at Google. She will be speaking at UNLEASH 2018 in London on March 20th and 21st. HRZone readers get a 20% discount to UNLEASH by registering through this link. Jamie Lawrence, Managing Editor, HRZone: What are your current priorities/projects in your job? Kim Wylie, Head of Customer Change and Culture, Google Cloud […]
