How many empty chairs were there in your office on Monday morning after England’s 6-1 victory over Panama? Sporting events like the World Cup do present some challenges for HR. What’s the policy on allowing people to watch crucial games […]
In an increasingly tight labour market, the struggle to find good employees with the right skills is real. A recent CIPD survey points to the re-emergence of the war for talent and suggests that almost two thirds of employers are […]
When I speak to HR professionals about their HR technology a few years on after its initial implementation, there is one common theme that emerges. “We bought this great system but we have never really embedded or realised the full […]
Are you looking for the best HR software for your business? When considering whether to ditch the disconnected spreadsheets in favour of a joined up HR software system, or even switch from one vendor to another, the CIPD HR Software Show is a […]
The summer holiday season is fast approaching and the avalanche of requests for annual leave are hitting manager’s desks. It can be a challenging time of year for the HR team – who are often in the front line when […]
a) Actual conversation: Manager to HR Manager: “It must be coming up for Smith’s three-month probation soon” HR Manager: “Let me check” A while later, HR Manager: “Actually the date passed 10 days ago. For some reason it didn’t get […]
Giving people the training they need to progress their careers and keep up with the changing needs of the business is critical in today’s competitive, fast-moving climate. In its recent Labour Market Outlook, the CIPD warns that the next war […]
Have you transformed your business with the innovative use of HR technology? If so, don’t hide your light under a bushel – put yourself forward for some well-deserved recognition by entering this year’s Personnel Today Awards. The ‘Excellence in HR […]
Worrying new research from Mind, released to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, shows that employees are still finding it difficult to talk openly about mental health at work. A survey of almost 44,000 employees found that 48 per cent […]
Most HR practitioners would acknowledge that embracing HR software has made a real difference to their daily working lives. Gone are the days of endless requests from employees about how much holiday they have left, of hours spent manually compiling […]
As a HR practitioner, you know that having a never-ending list of things to do is part and parcel of the job. Chances are you’re at the front line of ensuring a host of essential people-related activities get completed on […]
Take a step back for a moment and think about the make-up of your management team. Is it comprised of people who, although they might not always agree, tend to think and approach work in pretty much the same way? […]
