HR software that automates the flow of key HR processes – like holiday requests, sickness notifications or timesheet approvals – is hugely popular with HR and line managers. Instead of time-consuming manual processes or disconnected emails, today’s online HR systems […]
Now that Pokemon GO has been out for a few weeks, and reached over 100 million downloads worldwide, it seems that the hype is not slowing down anytime soon. At 33 minutes and 25 seconds per day (on average), iPhone […]
The implications of the Brexit vote are sinking in, and HR are faced with a new set of challenges, not least how to address the very real concerns of EU (or more accurately, EEA) nationals working in the UK, and […]
There has never been a better time to be in HR. The vital role that good people management plays in business success now clearly acknowledged. As an HR practitioner, you form the vital link between the aspirations of the company […]
According to press reports, British Airways has found itself in hot water this week, with the introduction of a new performance management system sparking threats of industrial action from staff. Employees are pushing back against the new process, which reportedly […]
There’s no doubt that HR is often overlooked when it comes to making key business decisions. Practitioners usually only hear of new initiatives when they need to put policies and resources in place to support them. If HR is to improve […]
At some point, most HR people have probably had to have a difficult conversation with an angry employee. Sadly, the office can be a breeding ground for resentment and pent-up fury. People feel they are being treated unfairly; colleagues aren’t pulling their weight; they’re […]
It’s been a bumpy few days for UK plc as the political and economic fallout from Brexit continues unabated. It’s not an exaggeration to say the business world is in shock. According to a report in People Management, only 5% of […]
Well-being is definitely a hot topic in HR circles at the moment. It’s the ‘must go to’ talk on the conference circuit, while the professional press is full of articles looking at how organisations are investing in everything from mindfulness […]
It’s not that long ago that HR software vendors touting their wares would focus almost entirely on the benefits of their latest system for the HR team. The message was that the product would cut down on frustrating admin, freeing […]
Tips for getting the most out of the CIPD HR software show in summary In this blog, we provide valuable tips for attendees of the CIPD HR Software Show, providing insights on maximising the event’s benefits. It highlights key areas […]
You would think that by now the case for flexible working had been well and truly won. After all, it has been two years since the Government introduced new legislation requiring employers to seriously consider requests for flexibility from all […]
