A summary of 5 common reasons why HR fail to get leadership buy-in… Despite HR now being a key strategic influencer, they often face challenges in gaining buy-in for their initiatives from leadership figures. Communication gaps, resistance to change, and […]
Let’s be honest: persuading key decision makers to part with their cash for any initiative can be tough – especially for HR! After all, HR has only recently been able to shake off its reputation of being just another business […]
If you saw someone behaving inappropriately or unethically at work, would you speak up or do anything about it? It’s a question that’s gained prominence recently due to the alleged actions of British television personality Russell Brand. Following an investigation […]
When labour markets are fierce and recruitment budgets limited, mentoring programmes can offer a brilliant and cost effective way for organisations to ‘grow’ their own workforce. When done right, an effective mentoring programme will facilitate the transfer of valuable knowledge […]
Although the road ahead is still looking decidedly bumpy, there’s increased optimism that the UK’s economy is on course for recovery and… whisper it… renewed growth. For example, the CBI has recently upgraded its own economic outlook and believes that […]
There’s no doubt that HR are now key strategic partners within many forward-thinking organisations. This is mainly down to the fact HR professionals have been able to move away from the administrative duties of the past, and into providing more […]
Over the past few years, the role of HR has evolved dramatically. What previously was a focus on compliance, legality, and administering company policies has developed into a more people-focused, more strategy-heavy business partner. However, with the change has come […]
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 first and foremost consideration when choosing a payroll service has got to be: will it allow my organisation to get pay runs right and on time? Of course, any payroll provider must also support compliance, adhere to regulations and […]
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 […]
