Have you transformed your business with the innovative use of HR technology? If so, don’t hide your light under a bushel – put yourself forward for some well-deserved recognition by entering this year’s Personnel Today Awards. The ‘Excellence in HR […]
Google the phrase “people leave managers, not companies” and you’ll find plenty of research that flags up the vital link between employees’ performance and engagement and the relationships they have with their managers. Some line managers seem to instinctively “get” […]
HR have long recognised the value of effective team work but identifying the elements that knit disparate people together to form an effective unit has often proved elusive. A landmark study by Partners in Leadership suggests that the key issue is accountability, but that the business world is in the midst of an accountability crisis, which […]
You could hardly blame HR people for being a little bit nervous about the march of the robots. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its likely impact on the world of work has barely been out of the headlines in recent months. […]
Dealing with an employee whose performance isn’t up to scratch is a challenge most managers will have to face at some point in their career. Thankfully, very few resort to the rather extreme action taken by one boss in East […]
The recent decision by Lloyds of London to ban drinking during working hours has provoked massive debate when it comes to enacting HR policies. The organisation reportedly made its stand and introduced a zero tolerance policy when an analysis showed […]
If you had the opportunity to take unlimited annual leave how would you use it? An extended holiday to visit relatives on the other side of the world? A few cheeky city breaks? Or maybe you’d just take a couple […]
With employment in the UK at a record high, employers are having to work harder than ever to attract and hold on to the best people. There are many reasons why staff may decide to quit their role and look […]
Worrying news this week from Britain’s Healthiest Workplace (BHW), who report that unhealthy employees are costing firms dearly when it comes to productivity. BHW’s latest report looks at the link between employee ill-health and short term productivity loss. According to […]
If you’ve been watching the news this week, you’ll be in no doubt that the robots are coming. A new Oxford University study reports, ‘middle-class’ and middle-income jobs are at risk of being taken over by technology, with experts predicting […]
