When we think about ways to make our team more energised and productive we often focus on the ‘big’ things: a pay rise, a team-building event, an employee awards programme. But a recent article in the McKinsey Quarterly suggests that […]
According to Acas, one in three of the calls to their helpline last year were related to discipline and grievance: a clear indication that this continues to be a contentious – and confusing – area for both employees and employers. […]
How to handle a difficult performance appraisal in summary: Handling difficult appraisals can be challenging, but it is important to approach them with empathy and understanding. It is crucial to prepare for the appraisal meeting by gathering all necessary information […]
What gets in the way of you being really productive at work? A constantly ringing phone, endless interruptions from colleagues, complex systems and procedures, equipment that doesn’t work properly? According to the CIPD’s latest Employee Outlook Survey, ‘unnecessary rules and […]
In an ideal world, feedback should make us feel empowered, motivated, energised and enthusiastic. Unfortunately, it can sometimes have the opposite effect, leaving us demoralised and dejected. Much of this is of course to do with the way feedback is […]
Good news for HR this week in the shape of research from Investors in People, which found that positive people practices had a significant impact on the bottom line. The ‘Impact of Investing in People’ study found that changes to […]
When it comes to difficult situations at work, I’m the ‘peacekeeper’ – the one who tries to smooth ruffled feathers and keep everyone happy. I know this because I’ve taken the CMI’s conversational styles quiz, designed to help people understand […]
If you are using our performance module, we’re sure you’ll agree that it’s pretty sophisticated. With Cezanne HR, you can build a form using objectives, competencies and questions – all of which can be scored using your own rating system, […]
There’s change afoot in the world of performance management, with a recent report from PwC suggesting at least two-thirds of companies are rethinking their appraisal processes. The firm’s research found that organisations were shifting their focus towards continuous feedback, rather […]
More warnings this week about skills shortages in the shape of a report from the CBI and Pearson that suggests the UK’s economic growth could be seriously undermined if action isn’t taken to address the growing gap. More than half […]
