Chris Wells, Author at Cezanne HR

Chris Wells

A graduate of the University of Birmingham, Chris is an experienced marketing manager who now works for prestigious publishing firm HarperCollins.

5 essential task lists Cezanne HR can help you automate Cezanne HR Blog

October 21, 2020

Chris Wells

5 essential task lists Cezanne can help you automate

5 essential task lists Cezanne can help you automate in summary: Automating onboarding and offboarding processes ensures new hires are set up efficiently, and leavers have a smooth transition, minimising administrative errors and enhancing employee experience. Automated checklists help manage […]

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June 7, 2019

Chris Wells

Free CIPD sessions to look out for at the Festival of Work

With the Festival of Work fast approaching, have you thought about which sessions you’re going to attend, and which vendors you want to talk to? A bit of pre-planning never hurt, and with so much on offer across the two […]

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March 15, 2019

Chris Wells

Should you be doing more to help your gig workers?

The gig economy has again been hitting the headlines, with courier company Hermes announcing the creation of a new worker status, ‘self-employed plus’. This move, considered by many to be a huge step towards a fairer gig economy, guarantees minimum […]

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January 30, 2019

Chris Wells

Onboarding’s for life, not just for new starters

Most HR practitioners are fully aware of the benefits of having a well-thought-out onboarding process. With all the research pointing the same way – that those who onboard new employees properly boast higher employee retention rates and save on recruitment […]

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January 22, 2019

Chris Wells

The pick of the bunch: top 5 Cezanne HR blogs of 2018

There was plenty for HR to get their teeth into last year, and 2019 looks like it’s going to be equally challenging and exciting. From GDPR and Brexit, to boosting the effectiveness of performance reviews and absence management, we put […]

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November 14, 2018

Chris Wells

7 TED Talks to get you thinking about company culture

7 TED Talks to get you thinking about company culture in summary: In this blog, we showcase seven thought-provoking TED Talks covering a diverse range of topics. It aims to stimulate intellectual curiosity and inspire deeper reflection among readers. By […]

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September 13, 2018

Chris Wells

5 Easy ways to improve recruitment (and why you need to care)

5 Easy ways to improve recruitment (and why you need to care) in summary: There are many ways HR teams can improve their recruitment efforts in tough jobs markets, including: Keep communication clear, timely, and engaging to attract top talent […]

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August 8, 2018

Chris Wells

How to create great onboarding videos on a budget

We’ve all heard the idiom ‘a picture paints a thousand words’ – and it seems that videos are even more effective. According to the leading research and advisory firm Forrester, a minute of video is thought to be worth around […]

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July 23, 2018

Chris Wells

The struggle for talent: Why growing your own could be the solution

According to a 2018 survey by Manpower Group Talent Shortage, more employers than ever are struggling to fill open jobs – 45% globally say they can’t find the skills they need, compared to 40% in 2017, the highest for a […]

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May 9, 2018

Chris Wells

5 essential task lists Cezanne HR can help you automate

As an 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 […]

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April 23, 2018

Chris Wells

Onboarding – How to help your business win every time

“Onboarding is a magic moment when new employees decide to stay engaged or become disengaged. It offers an imprinting window when you can make an impression that stays with new employees for the duration of their careers.” So says Amy […]

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February 22, 2018

Chris Wells

Five resources for improving your critical thinking skills

For those in HR, critical thinking is an imperative skill to have. It’s considered to be one of the top five most desirable attributes for anyone in HR. That shouldn’t come as a surprise: your job involves making important decisions […]

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Chris Wells

5 essential task lists Cezanne can help you automate

Free CIPD sessions to look out for at the Festival of Work

Should you be doing more to help your gig workers?

Onboarding’s for life, not just for new starters

The pick of the bunch: top 5 Cezanne HR blogs of 2018

7 TED Talks to get you thinking about company culture

5 Easy ways to improve recruitment (and why you need to care)

How to create great onboarding videos on a budget

The struggle for talent: Why growing your own could be the solution

5 essential task lists Cezanne HR can help you automate

Onboarding – How to help your business win every time

Five resources for improving your critical thinking skills

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