Common pitfalls of Time Off in Lieu and how to avoid them
A major project is running late and the team will have to put in extra hours if it is to be delivered on time. A key member of staff has gone down sick and getting peers to pitch in and […]
The top 5 HR skills for the future
The top 5 HR skills for the future in summary: The following skills are crucial for HR professionals aiming to remain effective and adaptable in the future workplace. They include: Future-proofed HR skills: HR professionals must develop situational judgment, critical […]
How to recruit quickly for critical roles
How to recruit quickly for critical roles in summary: Before rushing to external candidates, consider promoting from within. Internal hires are often quicker to onboard and can help retain valuable talent. Ensure your job descriptions are up-to-date, highlighting essential skills […]
Why you need to get started on succession planning
The second week of January is prime job hunting time. The extended break has given people a chance to sit back and reflect. Resolutions about revitalising careers have been made, CVs have been polished and the search for new opportunities […]
Uplifting TED talks from 2017 to benefit HR
There’s something innately uplifting about a good TED talk, and at the end of a year and the start of a new one, uplifting is what we need! Here are some of the TED talks from this year that caught […]
My favourite HR blogs 2017
A selection of some of the best and brightest HR blogs out there this year… Change-effect Neil Morrison has been working in HR for 20 years, which probably makes him more than qualified to write an HR blog. He was […]
Top tips for a ho-ho-healthier office this winter
Cold and flu season is upon us, and for many organisations that can be real problem. The run up to Christmas is often the busiest time of the year. Deadlines need to be hit, the business resourced, and holidays accommodated. […]
What is the right approach to performance reviews?
Intuitively, most of us know that praising people for what they’ve done well – as opposed to bawling them out for what they’ve done badly – is likely to result in a more motivated, engaged and productive workforce. But as […]
How Cezanne HR can save you from Christmas holiday booking nightmares
Halloween may be over for another year, but for HR the run up to Christmas can be something of a nightmare. For many, it is seen as a time to unwind, and get ready to spend time with close family […]
Are you an ostrich or a magpie?
Let me ask you a question. Are you an ostrich or a magpie? I know what you’re thinking. But this isn’t some kind of wacky management training exercise, it’s a serious question about how open your business is to trying […]
GDPR: building a culture of responsibility
GDPR: building a culture of responsibility in summary: This blog explores the impact of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on organisational culture, emphasising the need for a shift towards a culture of responsibility regarding data protection. We discuss the […]
Retaining Young Employees
Are you struggling to hold on to your younger staff? You are not alone. According to Gallup, “21% of millennial workers… switched job in the last year”, and research by LinkedIn identified that millennials move companies more frequently than previous […]