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 […]
Three reasons why companies need to take care of their carers
Hats off to insurance company Aviva, who recently announced new measures to support employees who are balancing work with caring responsibilities. The organisation is offering a generous package of paid leave for carers, as well as up to four week’s […]
How to make performance appraisals work
Performance management is high on the agenda for many organisations. In an increasingly competitive business climate, companies can’t afford to have ‘coasters’. They need their people to be performing at peak and agile enough to respond to new opportunities and […]
Fine tune your communication skills with these top TED talks
Fine tune your communication skills with these top TED talks summary: Effective communication skills are a must have for any great HR professional In the selection of insightful TED talks, we take a look at the topic of communication from […]
Mental health at work: useful resources for HR
Mental health at work: useful resources for HR in summary: These resources aim to assist HR professionals in creating supportive environments that promote mental well-being among employees, which include: Mind’s ‘Taking care of Business Employers’ Guide to Mentally Healthy Workplaces’: […]