HR for SMEs: time to get strategic?
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 – […]
Making the case for HRIS Software
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 […]
Top Tips on how to implement an HR software solution on time and in budget
Free seminar with Cezanne HR Thursday 21 June, 10:30 am (BST) CIPD HR Software Show at London Olympia
Do you need HR Software?
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 […]
A right royal celebration: celebrating work achievements
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 […]
Turn that light on: inspiring creativity at work
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. […]
So, you think you’re a great manager?
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
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 […]
Cezanne Software announces latest release of the Cezanne OnDemand online HR software
Cezanne Software, the leading European supplier of HR and talent management software solutions, today announced the Spring 2012 release of the company’s online HR software system for small businesses and mid-sized organisations. The release was rolled out to all Cezanne HR […]
Business Influence: How influential are you?
How much business influence do you have at your organisation? If you could wave a magic wand, what are the things you would really like to change in your business? Maybe you’d like to reduce sickness absence or raise performance […]
100 days and counting until the London Olympics
In case you missed the endless alerts earlier this week – there’s only 100 days to go before the London Olympics (well 97 days actually at the time of writing). If the latest press reports are to be believed, there […]
Pulling a rabbit out the Hat: Curing chronic boredom at work
This might sound like a bit of an odd question – but how many of your colleagues have you seen eating chocolate today? Is there a stash of Green and Black’s in your PA’s desk drawer? Or is the person […]