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Most HR practitioners are fully aware of the benefits of having a well-thought-out onboarding process. With all the research pointing the same way – that those who onboard new employees properly boast higher employee retention rates and save on recruitment […]
Soft skills: why they’re rising up the training agenda in summary: With AI becoming increasingly prominent in the workplace, soft skills are now being considered vital a vital competence for all employees. If you want to put focus on improving […]
There was plenty for HR to get their teeth into last year, and 2019 looks like it’s going to be equally challenging and exciting. From GDPR and Brexit, to boosting the effectiveness of performance reviews and absence management, we put […]
January is traditionally the time when HR commentators look ahead at the challenges likely to be facing the profession in the coming year. Increasing digitisation and further advances in Artificial Intelligence feature heavily in the predictions that have hit the […]
No-one likes having to give an employee difficult feedback, but there are times when issues just can’t be ignored. If performance has dipped, serious mistakes are being made or there are problems around attitude and behaviour, its important to tackle […]
Your overtime sheet or holiday request form sits in the manager’s in tray while they are away on business for five days. An employee rings HR to ask how many days remain from their holiday entitlement. HR is asked for […]
The last quarter of the year is the time when many organisations start to plan for – or even kick off – their annual round of performance reviews. It can be a challenging and frustrating time for HR. Managers often […]
How can you make implementing a new HRIS risk-free in summary: To implement a new HRIS successfully and minimise risks, consider the following key strategies: Thorough Preparation: Develop detailed process maps and organisational charts during the selection phase to ensure […]
7 TED Talks to get you thinking about company culture in summary: In this blog, we showcase seven thought-provoking TED Talks covering a diverse range of topics. It aims to stimulate intellectual curiosity and inspire deeper reflection among readers. By […]
The Apprenticeships scheme is up for an overhaul with the Chancellor’s budget announcement that contributions for non levy-paying organisations will be halved. The reduction in training payments comes as part of a wider £695 million package to support apprenticeships, and […]
A recent court case has highlighted the importance of having a reliable system for managing and storing important people-related paperwork. In the case of Tenon V Cawley, the employer alleged that Miss Cawley, a member of its senior management team, […]
Tackling sexual harassment is one of the biggest challenges facing HR right now – and as this week’s news has shown, it’s an issue that’s not going to go away any time soon. Hot on the heels of the furore […]
