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Does HR have an image problem? Well, if recent articles in the press are to be believed, it does. For example, a recent FT podcast asked what the point of HR was? Host Isabelle Berwick commented that “For some managers, […]
Mentoring programmes: removing the cost and complexity in summary: In this blog, we look at the benefits of mentoring programs and removing the cost and complexity associated with traditional training methods. Mentoring fosters a culture of continuous learning and development […]
X marks the spot? What HR can learn from Twitter’s rebrand in summary: In this blog, we look at the lessons HR professionals can learn from Twitter’s rebranding efforts, and the importance of aligning brand identity with company values and […]
Today’s line managers are having a tough time right now. They’re traversing incredibly difficult working landscapes, with seemingly endless waves of negative trends sweeping through workforces. Take Gallup’s recent research into levels of employee engagement. It revealed only 10% of […]
Micromanagement is often cited as one of the worst, most harmful and morale-draining methods of managing people. A style of management where managers closely observe or control the work of their employees, micromanagement can negatively impact the culture of a […]
We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but it appears levels of employee satisfaction and engagement in British workplaces are at worryingly low levels. For example, research by Gallup this year discovered the UK’s workforce is one of […]
5 things HR can learn from the Nudge Theory in summary: Nudge Theory is a behavioural science concept that helps influence decision-making through subtle, positive reinforcement rather than force. HR teams can apply it by using small, strategic nudges to […]
When we speak to HR teams about why they want to invest in an HRIS platform, we’re often told it’s because they’re great for reducing administrative burdens, making reporting much easier, and freeing HR from repetitive tasks. Of course, all […]
The UK is facing a mental health recession. For both employees and their employers, it’s certainly cause for concern. Between skyrocketing burnout rates, changing attitudes to work-life balance, and financial uncertainty rippling through the workforce, it’s no wonder both wellbeing […]
The gender pay gap reporting deadline is just around the corner. For many businesses, it presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on existing diversity and inclusion (D&I) practices when it comes to gender equality. That’s because, despite great strides in […]
What HR can do to reengage with remote and hybrid workers in summary: If you’re looking to strengthen engagement with your remote working employees, try the following: Reignite connections using pulse surveys, setting up a Chief Remote Officer, and creating […]
First it was the Great Resignation, then quiet quitting. Now, it seems that ‘resenteeism’ is the latest trend that has piqued HR’s attention. It follows hot on the heels of the aforementioned ‘quiet quitting’ – a term coined for when […]
