Six key issues for HR in 2013
So the festive wind-down has well and truly begun and as the year peters to an end, all that’s left for HR is to deal with the fall-out from the office Christmas party and remind people that yes, Friday is […]
Is more flex the way forward?
Government proposals to get us all working more flexibly have unleashed a flurry of debate this week. The suggestion on the table is that going forward, all employees will have the right to request flexible working, in the form of […]
Time for a rethink on HR?
Uncomfortable reading for HR people this week in the shape of new research which shows they are largely viewed as ineffective and not fast or flexible enough to adapt their strategies to the changing world of work. This serious ‘image’ […]
Fatal flaws of bad managers
If the reading material that’s crossed my desk in the last few days is anything to go by, it’s not been a good week for bad managers. First came the Chartered Management Institute’s annual Quality of Work Life survey, which […]
How can SMEs get a step ahead of the competition?
How SMEs can get ahead of the game has been a recurring theme in a number of articles that have crossed my desk this week. The clear message coming through is that there are practical steps that smaller business can […]
HR for SMEs: time to get strategic?
It’s probably fair to say that HR strategy isn’t at the top of the agenda in a busy SME. With a limited number of staff to go round – and particularly at a time when economic conditions are tough – […]
Turn that light on: inspiring creativity at work
When was the last time you had a light bulb moment at work? You know the kind of thing – the random conversation with a colleague that leads to the realisation there’s a really simple solution to a niggling problem. […]
So, you think you’re a great manager?
Some uncomfortable reading for managers this week in the shape of a CIPD survey which suggests many are somewhat ‘deluded’ about the effectiveness of their leadership style. Three quarters of employees questioned for the research said they rated their managers […]
Low cost staff learning: tips for HR
Low cost staff learning: tips for HR in summary: Even with tight budgets, there are a wealth of effective but relatively inexpensive staff learning and development opportunities out there. Large corporations – including Google – now use mobile technology and […]
Stress in the workplace: HR under pressure
I can’t help feeling it’s apt that I should be blogging about stress in the workplace on a day when the computer’s been condemned by the repair man and I’ve just had to climb into a communal bin to retrieve […]
Are you a family-friendly employer?
Another week, another industry award – and this time the search is on for the top employer for working families. Now the arguments for being a flexible, family-friendly employer are well-rehearsed. Access to a wider talent pool. Engaged and loyal employees. […]
Social media for HR: 6 simple ideas for your business
Talk with anyone responsible for HR today and – sooner or later – the conversation will turn to social media. Some are dipping their toes in the water, others have engaged with it at every level as a tool for recruitment, […]