Going for gold: how to support great teamwork in summary: There are several strategies businesses can adopt to encourage great teamwork. These include regularly revisiting and updating team goals to ensure they remain clear, relevant, and aligned with overall objectives. […]
How to pick HR software you’ll REALLY love in summary: There’s no doubt HR software is vital for efficient and effective people management – and it’s no secret investing in user-friendly HR software can streamline processes and save time. However, […]
4 top tips for future-proofing your HR strategy: Staying ahead in a rapidly changing world in summary: In 2024, HR strategies must be adaptable and forward-thinking. They can’t be a static document, just about paperwork or a solo act by […]
Although the road ahead is still looking decidedly bumpy, there’s increased optimism that the UK’s economy is on course for recovery and… whisper it… renewed growth. For example, the CBI has recently upgraded its own economic outlook and believes that […]
What can HR do to demonstrate their value? In summary… People professionals should understand the business’s goals and financial aspects, ensuring their strategies support the organisation’s growth and objectives. In addition, HR needs to be visible and actively engaged with […]
There’s a real sense of optimism in the air as the economy continues to pick up and survey after survey tells us business confidence is on the rise. It looks like small and mid-sized businesses will be driving much of […]
What would your dream workplace look like? What environment would your employees be working in? What would the culture be like? What kind of attributes and values would be prized – and what would not be tolerated? We will all […]
It’s the ambition of most SMEs to grow …. but according to a recent report from Goldman Sachs, only a small minority (one per cent) are likely to demonstrate the high growth that will create new jobs and drive economic […]
It’s getting to that time of year again where every HR blogger talks about how to deal with Christmas Parties and what to do when Dave from Sales pinches Sally the receptionist’s bum. But this year is the first year […]
The gauntlet has been well and truly thrown down to HR people this week in the form of a speech given by Gary Hamel, widely acknowledged as ‘the world’s most influential business thinker’. In a keynote presentation to the CIPD’s […]
Uncomfortable reading for HR people this week in the shape of new research which shows they are largely viewed as ineffective and not fast or flexible enough to adapt their strategies to the changing world of work. This serious ‘image’ […]
Be honest: do you find it easy to move on from your mistakes? How did you react the last time you made a mistake at work? Did you hold your hands up and do your best to put the problem […]
