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When I speak to HR professionals about their HR technology a few years on after its initial implementation, there is one common theme that emerges. “We bought this great system but we have never really embedded or realised the full potential of what it can do for us”. So why, after the initial first phase […]
Are you looking for the best HR software for your business? When considering whether to ditch the disconnected spreadsheets in favour of a joined up HR software system, or even switch from one vendor to another, the CIPD HR Software Show is a great place to start. The event is taking place this Wednesday and Thursday, and it’s […]
The summer holiday season is fast approaching and the avalanche of requests for annual leave are hitting manager’s desks. It can be a challenging time of year for the HR team – who are often in the front line when it comes to dealing with last-minute staff shortages or calming disgruntled employees who have had […]
a) Actual conversation: Manager to HR Manager: “It must be coming up for Smith’s three-month probation soon” HR Manager: “Let me check” A while later, HR Manager: “Actually the date passed 10 days ago. For some reason it didn’t get picked up in the diary” Manager: “ Well, not to bother. I’ve been very busy […]
Giving people the training they need to progress their careers and keep up with the changing needs of the business is critical in today’s competitive, fast-moving climate. In its recent Labour Market Outlook, the CIPD warns that the next war for talent is fast emerging and urges employers to put more emphasis on developing the […]
Have you transformed your business with the innovative use of HR technology? If so, don’t hide your light under a bushel – put yourself forward for some well-deserved recognition by entering this year’s Personnel Today Awards. The ‘Excellence in HR through Technology’ category (sponsored by Cezanne HR) aims to recognise organisations that are bringing about […]
Worrying new research from Mind, released to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, shows that employees are still finding it difficult to talk openly about mental health at work. A survey of almost 44,000 employees found that 48 per cent had experienced poor mental health (such as stress, low mood and anxiety) while working at […]
Most HR practitioners would acknowledge that embracing HR software has made a real difference to their daily working lives. Gone are the days of endless requests from employees about how much holiday they have left, of hours spent manually compiling headcount reports for the board and of chasing round the building nudging managers to complete […]
As a HR practitioner, you know that having a never-ending list of things to do is part and parcel of the job. Chances are you’re at the front line of ensuring a host of essential people-related activities get completed on time. It can be exhausting for even the most experienced HR professionals. Did you remember […]
Take a step back for a moment and think about the make-up of your management team. Is it comprised of people who, although they might not always agree, tend to think and approach work in pretty much the same way? Or are your team meetings punctuated by healthy debate and populated by colleagues who have […]
