Adapting to the new reality: flexible training for flexible workers
Organisations will increasingly have to adapt training delivery to accommodate a flexible, often remote workforce – thankfully advances in technology are enabling change and data insight. From a niche idea to the mainstream, flexible working has become a key driver for workforce productivity and workplace happiness. With 89% of UK employees saying it is what they want, businesses are […]
Flexible Working – What’s in it for US?
A recent report from the CIPD suggest that a significant proportion of the UK workforce have no opportunity to work flexibly and suggests there’s an uneven distribution of flexible working across the economy. I think this means that many organisations might be missing out on an opportunity to capitalise on the talent they have, and […]
The Five Best Productivity Apps For Employees
The business world is dependant on interconnectivity. Sometimes this requires employees to remain a touch of a button away from colleagues and clients even while on the go. Setting up a company that’s in constant communication regardless of whether employees are in-house or not would’ve seemed practically impossible even a decade ago, but thanks to […]
HR Automation as a Technological Evolution
Nowadays the employers more often face the problem of choosing the most effective way of staff recruitment and evaluation. Undoubtedly personal qualities of applicants are formed at an early age and as a rule they are not getting changed during their life. And usually applicants improve the level of their professional training while they work. Social role of […]
The HRIS Reference Guide
When it proceeds to workforce control solutions, human resources software operations have become more mixed – and more useful – in current years. If you’re interested in funding in one for your business, nevertheless, you’re likely worried by the many acronyms used to describe them. Words like HCM, HRMS plus HRIS are bandied about regularly, […]
How to prove the ROI of employee recognition
The best businesses are the ones that are always looking for ways to improve, to enhance their offering and get the best out of their people, and for some time it’s been well recognised that having highly motivated and engaged employees is the foundation for which an organisation can grow and become successful. But one […]
How to recognise achievers, not self-promoters
We’ve all probably come across at least one co-worker throughout our careers that was quick to let everyone know about their achievements throughout the day and angle to take centre-stage during team meetings. And whilst for the more-discerning of us this may just be something of an annoyance, maybe even something to expect from working […]
Can business leaders do more to benefit society?
A new report has found an alarming negative shift in younger workers attitudes towards the businesses that employ them and leaders within companies too. The latest annual Millennial Survey carried out by Deloitte uncovered that the large majority of millennial workers don’t believe businesses behave ethically or with good motivations. Also notable was the huge […]
The impact of ai on corporate training
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is all around us, and it’s shaping the modern world in more ways than most people suspect. Many businesses have started to successfully integrate AI solutions into their own work to great results, and the best part is that we’re barely scratching the surface of what’s possible with this technology. Its […]
GDPR: do training attitudes need to change?
We’re now six months into the formal adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and while the initial flurry of emails asking people to update their content preferences may have died down, the number of pop-ups on websites wishing for users to comply with whatever their cookies policy may be continues apace. While the […]
Breakthrough of Organizational Development
Change is inevitable, especially in a highly competitive realm. Countries master techniques to upgrade their economic development in its full potential through the fusion of training and technology. L&D is the bread and butter that strengthens an organization’s performance in the industrialized economy. The UAE government is one of the countries who seek to use L&D […]
3 signs you need to invest in employee training
Remaining successful in today’s business environment means that you need to be agile: operate 2X faster and 2X smarter than your closest competitor. This translates to having better teams: with more hands-on experience, shorter learning curve and higher motivation to perform. Clearly, such teams do not emerge out of anywhere. They are a direct result […]
Why the upskilling of prisoners and ex-offenders is vital for beating the skills crisis
With Brexit likely to create a shortage of skilled workers in the UK, rehabilitating and upskilling ex-offenders could help save British businesses. The UK is in the midst of a skills crisis, and it may be about to get worse. As we head towards the exit door of the European Union, the decisions that are […]
How workplace sports can boost staff productivity
The energy that comes with sports is amazing. It is not surprising that many employers find ways to introduce that kind of energy in their workplace. Team sports when properly introduced to your employees can have remarkable benefits. Some of the advantages include higher productivity and commitment to achieving the company’s goals. Team sports can […]
Inspiring Ways Organizations Are Using HR Data
A vital tool for the success of any company is the people in it. An organization which can engage with the right talents, retains and elevate employee satisfaction while manage and utilize performance effectively, is an ethical move for long-term success. The demand for HR Analytics has exponentially increased due to the breakthrough of technology. […]
Converting engagement into real work passion
It’s the holy grail for HR leads and business heads in any company. A highly engaged and passionate workforce that produces incredible work, boasts excellent productivity and oozes positivity at every workstation. But whilst intrinsically linked, engagement and passion are not one and the same. So what’s the difference between the two? Engagement is a […]
Training Employees for Involving and Retention
With globalization, organizations around the world have changed the way they interact and do business on a global scale. Globalisation has indeed made the world a better place, bringing people together to share technology for mutual benefits. As such, employee training in this respect is something very crucial but is often overlooked by the corporate […]
Workplace Mental Health Training for Managers
Mental illness is one of the biggest causes of absence at work, yet few feel comfortable talking about their problems in the workplace, and most managers aren’t trained to support struggling staff members. Isn’t it time we changed that? According to The HSE, one in four people in the UK experience problems with mental health, […]
3 top ways to improve training in the workplace
Human resources are a company’s greatest assets. Of course, the quality of the product or service is important, however, the quality won’t matter if you don’t have a talented team that works together to deliver high results. Training is crucial for building a highly qualified team, but you don’t want the types of training sessions […]
What to Look For When Hiring a Webmaster
If your business is already blooming, you’re finding it hard to maintain your website, and you have realized that hiring a webmaster is inevitable. On the other hand, should your website have a small number of visits and clicks, that’s an even more urgent reason to hire a professional to do their magic and make […]
