Hats off to insurance company Aviva, who recently announced new measures to support employees who are balancing work with caring responsibilities. The organisation is offering a generous package of paid leave for carers, as well as up to four week’s unpaid time off per holiday year. Following a successful pilot in its Bristol office, the […]
It’s been a while since our last roundup of HR-worthy TED talks, so we’ve decided to approach the concept from a different angle: we’re going to look at TED (and TEDx) talks by theme. And, since effective communication is an essential skill for HR professionals, we’re starting with a collection of TED talks that encourage […]
Managing a global workforce isn’t easy. In a business with geographically dispersed staff, HR practitioners have to cope with the challenges of managing people consistently against a backdrop of different languages, different currencies and different working patterns – not to mention employment law that varies widely from country to country. So why is it that […]
According to the Mental Health Foundation, two thirds of British adults say they have suffered from mental illness at some point in their lives. Despite the progress that has been made to destigmatise mental health issues, it is still the case that most people find it much less comfortable to discuss than physical health, particularly […]
A fascinating article in this month’s Human Resource Executive looks at how American fast food chain Taco Bell has tackled a crippling staff turnover issue. Working with consultancy Mercer, Taco Bell embarked on what is described as an “analytics fuelled mission” to get to the bottom of why people were leaving – and what the […]
How many steps have you walked today? Are you feeling smug having already clocked up the recommended 10,000 by lunchtime, or are you among the majority who only manage an average of 3-4,000 a day? The health benefits of walking are well documented. NHS Choices advise that stepping out on a regular basis can reduce […]
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 has had to be put on the back-burner, and everyone involved knows the final result […]
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 I was fascinated this week to read about a new research project from London Business […]
Learning is fundamental to the growth and success of any organisation, and mentoring is increasingly recognised as an essential part of the mix. It’s a personalised, focused and frequently more cost-effective way to speed up learning, improve productivity and ensure important knowledge gets shared. There’s also a positive impact on employee retention and engagement – […]
With data privacy— and specifically GDPR—seemingly taking over the headlines, it can be daunting to decide where to start. What are the real changes that will have to happen in your organisation? What do you need to do to prepare? Are there new processes or workflows that you will need to implement? The May 2018 […]
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