Navigating the pandemic, battling the Great Resignation, fighting for greater diversity and inclusion… HR has certainly had its collective hands full over the past few years. But, despite becoming a key strategic partner for many forward-thinking organisations, it seems that […]
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 […]
A question for you to ponder on over the coming weekend. Just how compassionate a manager are you? Now I know that the word compassion generally doesn’t have much of a place in the business world. But recent research from […]
The first few days of London 2012 have provided a graphic illustration of just how much can be achieved with great teamwork. Britain’s gymnasts, rowers and equestrians have all pulled off outstanding performances by pulling together in pursuit of a […]
