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 […]
I can’t help feeling it’s apt that I should be blogging about stress in the workplace on a day when the computer’s been condemned by the repair man and I’ve just had to climb into a communal bin to retrieve […]
How joined-up is your career networking? In summary: In this blog, we look at the importance of strategic networking for career development, and the benefits of a more targeted approach to connecting with the right people both online and offline. […]
You could be forgiven for being a little confused about the exact state of the job market this week. Today’s headlines paint a gloomy picture with reports that unemployment figures are close to a 17 year high. The Office for […]
Another week, another industry award – and this time the search is on for the top employer for working families. Now the arguments for being a flexible, family-friendly employer are well-rehearsed. Access to a wider talent pool. Engaged and loyal employees. […]
There are no doubt some happy faces at the clutch of SMEs who’ve made it onto the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For. The run-down of successful contenders makes interesting reading. There’s a real variety of businesses, with everything […]
Talk with anyone responsible for HR today and – sooner or later – the conversation will turn to social media. Some are dipping their toes in the water, others have engaged with it at every level as a tool for recruitment, […]
Valentine’s Day is upon us and what I’d like to know: is your employee engagement strategy really working and your employees feeling the love? Now this isn’t a blog about the do’s and don’ts of office romances – but rather […]
Much excitement in the Lucas household yesterday when we awoke to three inches of the fluffy white stuff and the sound of the neighbour trying to shovel the car out of the drive.
The whole issue of pay, performance and employee rewards is very much in the news this week with RBS chief Stephen Hester bowing to public and political pressure and agreeing to waive his £1 million bonus. Now most of us […]
So, what’s the HR forecast for the coming year? What are the key competencies HR people need to help steer their businesses through the challenges of the year ahead? How can HR professionals make their voices heard and improve their […]
The countdown to London 2012 has begun (196 days in case you’re wondering) – but it seems as if the prospect of the Olympics is being greeted with apathy in a significant number of boardrooms; not because of the games […]
