Is ‘culture fit’ still important?
‘Unfortunately, you did not get the role as we felt that you are not the right fit for our culture.’ At some point in your working career, you might have been rejected for a job with something along those lines. […]
How to get your team back in the zone
With lockdown and social distancing restrictions taking up the majority of the year, people may be feeling fed up from the tumultuous events that have happened. And with a little over a month until Christmas, they might be anxious to […]
Selecting the right HR system for your organisation
HR teams the world over often treat the end of the year as a time to review the HR systems they have in place – and decide if they are fit for the future. A great HR system will reduce […]
Six great podcasts for HR, and the podcast episodes you should check out
Are you a fan of podcasts? When your average day is filled with HR admin, coming up with strategies for more effective remote working, and numerous meetings with business leaders, keeping up with reading the latest news and trends can […]
How to increase employee engagement this season
The coming winter months and a prolonged period of social distancing restrictions mean that maintaining employee engagement should be top of mind for HR teams right now. With instability and uncertainty from all sides (job security, health concerns, childcare, etc.) […]
Food for thought: 5 TED talks for HR right now
Watching a good TED talk can leave you feeling inspired and uplifted. And in the current unpredictable work environment, with talk of recession and job losses, uplifting is what everyone needs! We’ve picked five TED talks that got us thinking […]
How to cut through the noise so HR messages are heard in a very loud world!
There has been a saturation of communications about COVID-19 since it was first on the radar. From news reports to Government guidelines and advice, HR comms are competing for attention in an already very noisy world. But it’s critical that […]
Generation Virus: How COVID-19 will impact the next generation and why HR needs to act now
The IMF’s latest forecasts are that the UK economy could shrink by 10.2% due to the pandemic. The crisis shut down sectors of the economy, from hospitality to retail, which make up a substantial proportion of education leavers – especially […]
Five ways to motivate your remote team
Motivation is the force behind the energy, enthusiasm and level of commitment your employees bring to work. It’s what gets them up in the morning, ready to tackle the day’s tasks. With many employers having to quickly adopt work-from-home policies […]
How HR can support employee mental health
The need for organisations to pay attention to the mental health of their employees has never been greater. Levels of work-related stress and anxiety are already high – and the CIPD is now warning that unless employers take action, the […]
Reverse Mentoring: How to get it right
In today’s multi-generational workforces, reverse mentoring (where a less experienced/junior employee mentors a more senior colleague) is becoming increasingly popular. It’s often talked about in the context of the younger, supposedly more ‘tech savvy’ employee helping managers get to grips […]
Is your workplace culture fit for the future?
Is your workplace culture fit for the future? In summary: In this blog, we investigate the importance of cultivating a workplace culture that aligns with future trends and challenges, emphasising the need for adaptability, innovation, and inclusivity to thrive in […]