The argument for building a diverse workforce is well rehearsed – better customer insight, improved innovation, higher levels of employee engagement to name just a few of the benefits to be had. In an era of low unemployment and pressing […]
With unemployment at its lowest level for 40 years, it’s hardly surprising that recruitment is one of the biggest challenges facing HR professionals right now. Good candidates are hard to come by – and those who are available are often […]
You’re charged with finding someone to fill an open position in the company. Where do you start? Likely, you’ll be using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and/or job boards to help you spread the news—but they won’t do all the […]
In an increasingly volatile business climate, there are no ‘easy’ answers for organisations looking to develop and grow. HR – probably more than any other profession – often finds itself stuck in the middle, having to manage the inevitable tensions […]
At an HR careers event I attended recently, there was some uncomfortable shifting in seats when the speaker asked how many of the audience had a career development plan or knew what the most sought-after HR skills of the future […]
You could hardly blame HR people for being a little bit nervous about the march of the robots. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its likely impact on the world of work has barely been out of the headlines in recent months. […]
Poor, old line managers. Yet another survey, this time from the CIPD, slamming their ability to manage and get the best out of their people. While we’ve all had bosses whose soft skills leave something to be desired, it’s hard […]
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Millennial workers generally get pretty bad press. They’re accused of being disloyal, self-centred and lacking in respect for their managers. They want constant praise and quick promotion – and if they don’t get it, they’ll be off to the next […]
So the great Summer get-away has begun – and if you’re anything like me, it’s probably one of your only opportunities for some interruption-free reading. You’ve probably already packed a few poolside blockbusters (or downloaded them onto your Kindle) – […]
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