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 […]
I imagine I’m not the only one who resents spending time on manual repetitive tasks. Activities that can’t be ignored, but aren’t really adding value either. It’s not just bad for my personal sanity, but for business too! Completing dull, […]
For HR, 2023 has been non-stop. The business landscape is in a constant state of flux — interest rate rises, digital evolutions, arguments about where the best place for work should be… and yet, the function is often being asked […]
Quick guide: 10 steps to design a successful compensation and reward strategy in summary: In this blog, we look at how compensation and reward strategies must be closely aligned with the goals and values of and organisation. This alignment ensures […]
X marks the spot? What HR can learn from Twitter’s rebrand in summary: In this blog, we look at the lessons HR professionals can learn from Twitter’s rebranding efforts, and the importance of aligning brand identity with company values and […]
Today’s line managers are having a tough time right now. They’re traversing incredibly difficult working landscapes, with seemingly endless waves of negative trends sweeping through workforces. Take Gallup’s recent research into levels of employee engagement. It revealed only 10% of […]
Micromanagement is often cited as one of the worst, most harmful and morale-draining methods of managing people. A style of management where managers closely observe or control the work of their employees, micromanagement can negatively impact the culture of a […]
We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but it appears levels of employee satisfaction and engagement in British workplaces are at worryingly low levels. For example, research by Gallup this year discovered the UK’s workforce is one of […]
Bringing accurate and accessible data to a business at the cutting edge of the renewable energy industry Onyx Insight is at the forefront of the clean energy revolution. An award-winning global, renewable technology business, the company is supporting the wind […]
Whilst enjoying my holiday in North Norfolk recently, I realised I’d been ‘nudged’. Not in the physical sense, though. Rather, I’d been gently influenced into making a better personal decision. Let me explain. Whilst sitting in a rather lovely pub […]
