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September 6, 2017

Erika Lucas

Reinvigorating productivity – the new HR imperative?

I’ve recently been involved in helping to organise an event which is being put on at extremely short notice. It will probably be alright on the night, but it’s been a stressful and not particularly enjoyable experience. All other work […]

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August 31, 2017

Erika Lucas

How to spot executive derailment and get them back on track

There’s a lot of advice out there about what HR people need to do develop the ‘rising stars’ of the future – but much less talk about how to deal with previously promising executives who have lost their sparkle. So […]

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August 30, 2017

Sara Hultgren

What is Britain’s ideal office?

What is your ideal office? An environment where you’re free to create and work with minimal supervision or a micromanaged space with constant instructions? How about casual attire and subsidised gym memberships? The ideal office is different for everyone, but […]

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August 3, 2017

Erika Lucas

Five reasons to make sure departing employees ‘leave right’

Two contrasting posts on my LinkedIn feed this week highlighted the importance of making sure that departing employees leave your business on a positive note. One was from an employee who was chuffed to bits that a senior executive had […]

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July 13, 2017

Erika Lucas

HR can help improve productivity across the business

Worrying news this week in the shape of a survey from Unit4 which suggests employees in the UK are wasting almost a third of the working year on repetitive, administrative tasks. This kind of unproductive working is costing companies dearly […]

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June 21, 2017

Erika Lucas

Key questions to ask when a manager is failing

HR are often the first to notice when a manager is struggling with their role. There’s an unusually high turnover of staff in their team. Absence levels in the department are going through the roof. Project deadlines are slipping and […]

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June 8, 2017

Erika Lucas

How to up the ‘happiness factor’ at work

Look up from your desk for a moment and survey the people and the atmosphere around you. Are employees happy and smiling? Getting on with their work, but finding time to exchange pleasantries or enjoy the odd joke with colleagues? […]

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June 1, 2017

Erika Lucas

Baby (Boomers) still in the corner at work

A new survey out this week from Canada Life has added to the weight of research showing that older employees face a lack of support and ingrained negative attitudes at work. According to a report in HR Magazine, of the […]

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May 3, 2017

Erika Lucas

Talent v. Culture: Where should HR be spending its time?

HR guru Dave Ulrich has been stirring things up again – this time with a new book that suggests HR people should be questioning where they are focusing their time and efforts. If you’re an HR practitioner, ask yourself the […]

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April 6, 2017

Erika Lucas

Are your managers failing to manage? Here’s how mentoring can help

Google the phrase “people leave managers, not companies” and you’ll find plenty of research that flags up the vital link between employees’ performance and engagement and the relationships they have with their managers. Some line managers seem to instinctively “get” […]

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March 30, 2017

Erika Lucas

How to build teams that really work

HR have long recognised the value of effective team work but identifying the elements that knit disparate people together to form an effective unit has often proved elusive. A landmark study by Partners in Leadership suggests that the key issue is accountability, but that the business world is in the midst of an accountability crisis, which […]

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Illustration of two people talking. As featured in How to deal with underperforming employees Cezanne blog

March 16, 2017

Erika Lucas

How to deal with underperforming employees

How to deal with underperforming employees in summary: Addressing underperformance in employees is crucial for maintaining a productive work environment. Key strategies include: Identify the root cause: Investigate underlying issues affecting performance, such as workload challenges, role changes, or personal […]

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Employee Engagement

Reinvigorating productivity – the new HR imperative?

How to spot executive derailment and get them back on track

Five reasons to make sure departing employees ‘leave right’

HR can help improve productivity across the business

Key questions to ask when a manager is failing

How to up the ‘happiness factor’ at work

Baby (Boomers) still in the corner at work

Talent v. Culture: Where should HR be spending its time?

Are your managers failing to manage? Here’s how mentoring can help

How to build teams that really work

How to deal with underperforming employees

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