There’s no doubt that technology can play a huge role in helping HR become a more effective business partner. It puts the people data needed to inform business decisions at their fingertips and cuts out time consuming admin, so there […]
The few weeks leading up to Christmas can be a challenging time for managers. Employees are going stir-crazy with all the seasonal celebrations and it can be hard to ensure people keep their foot on the gas. If you’re under […]
How to handle a difficult performance appraisal in summary: Handling difficult appraisals can be challenging, but it is important to approach them with empathy and understanding. It is crucial to prepare for the appraisal meeting by gathering all necessary information […]
I suspect that for many, the findings from the latest annual Sierra-Cedar survey (ongoing since 1987) will come as no surprise. HR software delivered ‘in the Cloud’ as Software as a Service, has reached the tipping point. Of the companies participating […]
What gets in the way of you being really productive at work? A constantly ringing phone, endless interruptions from colleagues, complex systems and procedures, equipment that doesn’t work properly? According to the CIPD’s latest Employee Outlook Survey, ‘unnecessary rules and […]
While the legal requirement to report on protected characteristics only applies to some organisations, many more companies are looking to collect and report on this information. It is valuable data to have for a range of different reasons: from demonstrating […]
A new software system is often seen as the panacea for the HR department’s ills. It will cut down on energy-sucking admin, help line managers lead their teams more effectively and provide the people-related data to inform business-critical decisions. All […]
The HR software landscape has changed dramatically in the last few years. The latest HR systems have opened up new, more cost-effective and flexible ways of working, liberating HR professionals from endless admin and helping employees connect in a way […]
In an ideal world, feedback should make us feel empowered, motivated, energised and enthusiastic. Unfortunately, it can sometimes have the opposite effect, leaving us demoralised and dejected. Much of this is of course to do with the way feedback is […]
A business I visit regularly has a fantastic receptionist. Always ready with a smile, remembers everyone’s name and is willing to go the extra mile to sort out any issue. I was delighted recently to hear that she had been […]
It’s clear from the research, that HR professionals have a huge amount to gain from adopting the latest HR technology. All of their data in one place, a significant reduction in admin, automation of tedious and time-consuming processes and the […]
Good news for HR this week in the shape of research from Investors in People, which found that positive people practices had a significant impact on the bottom line. The ‘Impact of Investing in People’ study found that changes to […]
