Carrying out return-to-work interviews after a sickness absence has many benefits. Not only do interviews give line managers a better idea of how to support employees returning, but the information gleaned during an interview can also be useful to the […]
Privacy and data security were the big talking points in 2018 when the GDPR came into force, but there was always a danger that when the buzz died down, so too would companies’ interest in this area. Fortunately, this doesn’t […]
Change is a fact of life and we’ve had a lot of it in the past couple of years. Despite this, it’s also a given that most people don’t like it. Whether it’s a major company restructure or simply a […]
Under performers can be a burden to businesses; but employees who under perform shouldn’t just be written off – it’s often the case some simple changes can help them get back to their very best. With the additional stresses that […]
Tackling employee mental wellbeing is an ongoing challenge for managers and HR teams. There’s a constant struggle in figuring out what keeps people motivated, engaged and happy. It’s no secret that happy and positive emotions bring about many benefits not […]
Heraclitus wrote, ‘The only constant is change.’[i] This is something that HR professionals and business leaders know only too well. But the changes that have been forced on organisations over the last year could, as the dust settles, be viewed […]
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. Organisations need to make sure they are doing everything […]
Favouritism, actual or perceived, is a sure way for HR to alienate part of their workforce. Much of HR’s work relies on employees cooperating with them. If segments of staff don’t think HR has their best interests at heart, then […]
As employers increasingly feel more confident about their business prospects* post-lockdown, many organisations have upped their recruitment efforts. But instead of spending arduous amounts of time and resources on external hiring, identifying and growing your talent internally may be the […]
Relationships are central to HR’s role as ‘people’ professionals. HR’s connections are varied, from potential new recruits to line managers and chief executives, not to mention the rapport HR needs to have within their own team. Good working relationships can […]
Working in HR can require a lot of resilience, especially at such a confusing time. You need to develop a tough exterior to cope with the ups and downs of daily working life. Some people are naturally more resilient and […]
The summer holiday season has arrived, but HR might not feel like it has. With concerns around returning to on-site working (for those who’ve been working from home), managing absence requests and long-term planning around what work will look like, […]
