As more and more businesses ‘go global’, and HR teams support staff across borders, having the global HR software in place to facilitate this becomes business critical. It’s no mean feat to create a piece of software that is truly […]
What do CEOs actually want from their HR people? Google that question, and there’s a pretty long list. Making change happen quickly, developing leaders for the digital world, finding and keeping the best talent, preparing the business for the impact […]
HR Automation: less admin, more impact! In summary: Automation can have a transformative impact on HR processes because: Automation reduces repetitive and error-prone tasks, enhancing compliance and efficiency across functions like recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, promotions, and […]
According to analytics and advisory company Gallup, employees who have a best friend at work are seven times more likely to be engaged with their job, and feeling more connected with colleagues can boost productivity by as much as 25%. […]
How to avoid Christmas leave conflict: a best-practice guide to managing time off in summary: Ensure everyone is aware of the business’s operating schedule over the Christmas period to avoid confusion and potential conflicts around time off requests. Adhere to […]
“It’s like HR Glastonbury,” said one Twitter follower last week, joining the queue to get into the CIPD’s Annual Conference and Exhibition last week. There may not have been quite as much mud and rain (and hopefully better toilets) as […]
Ruth Thomas, Industry Principal, Curo Compensation Provisional data released last week by the UK Office for National Statistics show that the pay gap for full-time employees rose to 8.9% in 2019 from 8.6% the year before whilst among all employees […]
The Cezanne HR team recently conducted a survey of 1,000 employees to assess the current state of UK performance management, and it’s safe to say that the findings make for an interesting read. Nearly half of the employees we polled […]
UK productivity has dropped yet again, with the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) report showing output per hour has gone down a further 0.5 per cent. Given the amount of turbulence going on in the wider political and economic […]
Earlier this week, as I was driving to a meeting, I pulled over to help an elderly gentleman on a mobility scooter who was struggling to get past a fallen tree that was blocking the pavement. With the assistance of […]
The third sector press is awash with stories about how the bigger charities are ramping up their efforts to attract more volunteers. The reason is simple, the rate of volunteering has steadily declined over the past 5 years, but demand […]
Why we need to see stress differently in summary: In this blog, we aim to challenge the traditional perceptions of stress, advocating for a shift in mindset towards viewing stress as a potential catalyst for growth and resilience. It discusses […]
