Change leadership: how to give employees a sense of control
A few years ago a group of London psychology students were charged with carrying out a survey on the general public. Their study consisted of approaching strangers in the street and posing the question, “Which of the following would you find the most physically challenging? (1) deep sea diving, (2) power gliding, (3) addressing a […]
A sign off from your Deputy Editor
I'm sad to say that this is my last week as Deputy Editor on HRZone and TrainingZone, as I've taken the difficult decision to move on to a new adventure. It's been a great 2 years working across the sites – seeing us relaunch with a new look, try out new content formats and talk to […]
VUCA leadership: why you need it and how to develop it
The US Army coined the acronym VUCA in the late 1990s to depict the radically different military threats that arise when conditions are ‘volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous’. These four words have subsequently been adopted in the workplace, as they neatly encapsulate the turbulent and unpredictable nature of today’s business environment. If your organisation is […]
Whose job is it anyway? How to spearhead digital change in your company
A digital shake-up is sweeping through the workplace, changing decades-old ways of working. This isn’t just an issue isolated to the IT department; digital transformation will change every part of your business. While this is a period of uncertainty for many, it is also a huge opportunity for the HR department. That’s because among others things, enterprises need their […]
Outlook for 2017: optimism for UK employees, but will it last?
CIPD recently published their bi-annual Employee Outlook survey, so we thought it would be helpful to have an overview of the key findings and changes for our readers. Luckily, Claire McCartney was happy to help and has rounded up some of the more interesting insights from the survey below. It is encouraging to be able to […]
21st century skills: 5 steps to better development
Not too long ago, a focus on soft skills in academia was met with a serious amount of scepticism. By now however, ‘21st century skills’ has developed itself to a ubiquitous buzzword and the sense that students need more than just academic intellectual ability is growing. But how to prime them for success in this […]
The NHS and digital skills – the new generation
A recent NHS review has revealed that in order for the sector to maintain a high standard of patient care, a significant increase in investment for training in technology is needed. Director of National Skills Academy for Health, Candace Miller, looks at what this means for the sector and how new recruits will need a […]
The dictatorship of L&D is gone. What’s next for learning?
As the modern workforce moves increasingly towards an “anytime, anywhere” approach due to the rapid development of technology and rise of globalisation, organisations have had to adjust working practices. Capita’s 2016 research, 'L&D: Agent of change for the ‘anytime, anywhere’ workforce', revealed that 70% of respondents (made up of senior HR and L&D managers) believe […]
Public speaking demons – a few tips to keep them at bay
Public speaking strikes fear into many. Here are some handy tips for sorting out those last-minute nerves… A fate worse than death When academic Wallechinsky found that 42% of respondents had a fear of public speaking versus 19% that feared death, it only made us worry about public speaking even more. And now, almost 40 […]
Artificial Intelligence: I think, therefore AI
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is scary stuff. To consider that machine learning could out-wit, out-perform and out-last us at work is enough to make us leap to articles like this one. I doubt that HR professionals are any exception. Here I’d like to encourage us all to take literal heart and I’ll apply some whistle-stop philosophy […]
“If you’re finding another person difficult to work with, start with yourself – you’re the only person you can change.”
We're always curious to hear how our members and contributors tackle the challenges that the ever-changing world of L&D throws at them. We've got a wealth of experience and knowledge across the site, and what better way to showcase the diversity of our community than to get them to walk us through an average day? Want […]
Reconnect with yourself in 2017
The run-up to the New Year is a time for reflection; for quiet self-congratulation on milestones achieved or for learning the lessons that tough challenges can bring. It’s also a time for looking forward, for working on the strategy and values that will ensure continued success into 2017. And there’s no getting away from the […]
Performance Review / Appraisal
I'm working on a project at present within the public sector. The project is to review the current appraisal process with a view to recommending a new model. I'm keen to know what similar organisations are currnetly doing, whether you've decided to scrap the annual appraisal process in favour of a continuous development / monitoring […]
AI and jobs – the view from HBO’s Westworld
If you are looking for a thorough analysis of the impact AI might have on jobs, there are probably better places to begin than with HBO’s latest 10-part television series. For the same reasons you wouldn’t turn to Terminator, or Blade Runner, so you probably wouldn’t expect much in the way of accuracy from a […]
Mergers & Acquisition : Are you heading towards cultural mismatch?
What does the future look like for those organisations which are looking to cast off the shackles of the past and embrace a more proactive and innovative culture? This is part 4 of our 'How to build a Next Generation culture' series, where we're taking a look at all the aspects that go into making a […]
Hiring for cultural fit: the diversity equation
What does the future look like for those organisations which are looking to cast off the shackles of the past and embrace a more proactive and innovative culture? This is part 3 of our 'How to build a Next Generation culture' series, where we're taking a look at all the aspects that go into making a […]
Building a strong culture from the inside out
What does the future look like for those organisations which are looking to cast off the shackles of the past and embrace a more proactive and innovative culture? This is the second article in our 'How to build a Next Generation culture' series, where we're taking a look at all the aspects that go into making […]
How can you build a Next Generation culture?
What does the future look like for those organisations which are looking to cast off the shackles of the past and embrace a more proactive and innovative culture? This is the first part of our 'How to build a Next Generation culture' series, where we're taking a look at all the aspects that go into […]
“Truly innovative organisations embrace collaboration”
We're always curious to hear how our members and contributors tackle the challenges that the ever-changing world of HR throws at them. We've got a wealth of experience and knowledge across the site, and what better way to showcase the diversity of our community than to get them to walk us through an average day? Want […]
Passwords aren’t going anywhere: How to stay safe
With so much in the news about hacking disasters – it's time that we all got clued up on what is and what isn't a safe online password. I had a chat with one of QA's cyber security trainers to find out what he knows. In a nutshell, passwords are not going away just yet, so it's […]
