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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 […]
What your employees expect from HR systems in summary: For HR systems to be truly successful, employees expect the following from the user experience: Immediate access to information: Employees expect HR systems to provide quick answers to everyday questions, such […]
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 […]
If you’re in the market for a new HR system, getting to grips with the latest technologies is a must. Making the wrong choice could tie you into an inflexible system that restricts your choices – and leaves you out […]
Setting up your approval rules for holiday and sickness might seem simple at first: you probably want requests to go to the Line Manager for their approval. But it is very common among our customers to want to route different […]
When it comes to difficult situations at work, I’m the ‘peacekeeper’ – the one who tries to smooth ruffled feathers and keep everyone happy. I know this because I’ve taken the CMI’s conversational styles quiz, designed to help people understand […]
