Mention the word ‘courage’ and the image that springs to mind is typically the hero fireman rescuing the child from the burning building, or the intrepid adventurer scaling the heights of majestic mountains. But according to a fascinating talk at […]
We’ve all done it – whether it’s due to a drizzly, grey morning, or a restless night’s sleep, pulling a sickie is something we’re definitely not a stranger to. While there certainly may be days where it’s genuinely best to stay […]
Technology has revolutionised the way we live, work and communicate with each other – and if last week’s CIPD Learning and Development show is anything to go by, it is having an increasing impact on the way organisations deliver learning […]
Chatting to a friend over coffee last week, it quickly became clear that not all HR systems are smart enough when it comes to coping with staff on different working time patterns. She wanted to be able to avoid a […]
A CIPD survey out this week tells us that job satisfaction has taken a downward slide, with the number of employees looking for a new job hitting a two-and-a-half year high. The research found that lack of development opportunities was […]
If you are already using our HR software, Cezanne HR, I’m sure that you’ve discovered the HR portal and workspace area of the system. It’s a popular feature with many of our clients, making it really easy to centrally – […]
An alternative take on employee engagement this week from leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith, who suggests that companies are missing a trick by only focusing on only one side of the engagement equation. HR is so busy communicating the values, creating […]
Food for thought this week in an article in HR Magazine, which advises that HR people should stay out of workplace politics. Be aware, but don’t play the game, was the message in the piece—which suggests that if people see HR […]
Working in HR, I’m sure you’re aware of the benefits of employee self-service for you. Less time wasted on data entry, or answering endless questions from colleagues about holiday entitlements, sick days taken or processes that need to be followed. […]
Like many organisations, we sometimes find communication difficult. Something that sounds so simple can be pretty challenging to keep on top. Not only do I have a list as long as my arm to get through, but my department is also focused […]
– and how HR can help their leaders to build it Research out this week from Edelman shows that trust between organisations and their employees has plummeted to an all-time low. The company’s annual Trust Barometer shows that one in […]
We’ve been working hard on a new document generation feature that takes on many of our customers’ great ideas. The new functionality is now going through our quality assurance testing, and is on track to be rolled out to all […]
