It’s hard to find anyone who hasn’t been swept away on the tide of triumph created by London 2012. With the medal total standing at 48 at the time of writing, even the most sports-phobic amongst us have got caught […]
Middle managers are a crucial cog in the wheels of any business. Their day-to-day dealings with their team have a ‘make or break’ impact on the way people feel about work and the effort they put into their job. Developing […]
Specialist recruitment firm Bright Purple Resourcing is streamlining its people management processes with the help of Cezanne HR – the first online HR software to be available to companies on a pay-as-you-go basis.
How SMEs can get ahead of the game has been a recurring theme in a number of articles that have crossed my desk this week. The clear message coming through is that there are practical steps that smaller business can […]
It’s probably fair to say that HR strategy isn’t at the top of the agenda in a busy SME. With a limited number of staff to go round – and particularly at a time when economic conditions are tough – […]
There was a real buzz at Olympia this week as HR people descended in their droves on the CIPD’s annual HR Software Show. SMEs were well represented among the throng – and it was clear from the conversations and presentations […]
Free seminar with Cezanne HR Thursday 21 June, 10:30 am (BST) CIPD HR Software Show at London Olympia
I’ve always found trade exhibitions a good way to gather new ideas, see the latest HR software initiatives, update my knowledge and make useful contacts. Like the HR Software Show (20-21 June, Olympia, London), they are also very often free […]
There’s a definite whiff of celebration in the air this week as up and down the country people are getting ready to party for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. There’s nothing like a right royal celebration to create a bit of […]
When was the last time you had a light bulb moment at work? You know the kind of thing – the random conversation with a colleague that leads to the realisation there’s a really simple solution to a niggling problem. […]
Some uncomfortable reading for managers this week in the shape of a CIPD survey which suggests many are somewhat ‘deluded’ about the effectiveness of their leadership style. Three quarters of employees questioned for the research said they rated their managers […]
Low cost staff learning: tips for HR in summary: Even with tight budgets, there are a wealth of effective but relatively inexpensive staff learning and development opportunities out there. Large corporations – including Google – now use mobile technology and […]
