Five new TED Talks we love
It’s been almost a year since our last round of HR-professional-worthy TED talks blog, and we’re back! Here are five more TED talks to inspire you and the work you do. Yves Morieux: How too many rules at work keep […]
January Update: Sometimes, it’s the little things we appreciate most
We’re constantly looking for ways to make Cezanne HR more useful, and in the latest update we’ve included two new features that we hope will make a big difference. They were both suggested (and voted for) on the Cezanne HR support […]
What are you doing about disciplinary and grievance issues?
What are you doing about disciplinary and grievance issues? In summary: Informal resolution of minor disciplinary or grievance issues is effective, but formal complaints require adherence to proper procedures. An HR system, such as Cezanne, can streamline the management of […]
Get the most from your Cezanne HR portal
With so much to take care of in HR, it’s easy to lose sight of just how important regular employee communication is as a means of keeping everyone engaged and heading in the same direction. The good news is that […]
Here’s how to keep your older employees engaged
Older workers play an important part in the country’s economy, with the over-50 age group predicted to represent one third of the UK workforce by 2020. Maximising the potential of this ‘Baby Boomer’ generation – many of whom may still […]
The best ways to keep good employees
January is generally seen as a time for new beginnings – and never more so when it comes to a career shake-up. A survey out this week from Glassdoor shows that the first few weeks of the New Year is […]
Setting yourself up for HR success in 2016
No sooner has the year begun, and another gauntlet has been thrown down for HR professionals – this time in the form of a survey from People Management magazine, suggesting that the profession is suffering from a ‘visibility and engagement’ […]
Five ways to win approval for new HR software in 2016
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 […]
Five reasons managers need to lighten-up at Christmas
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
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 […]
Cloudy with a chance of… HR software: The 2016 HR tech outlook
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 […]
Improve productivity at work
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 […]