Why Equality Matters
All too often, the news reports that fill our screens are tales where something bad has happened, so it is lovely when a genuinely heart warming tale goes viral that reminds us all of the capacity we all have to make a positive difference to others, especially when they really need it. One such tale […]
3 ways to solve ‘talentmageddon’
Top-quality talent is becoming harder to find and, as I’ve written before, the talent crunch shows no signs of easing. Right now, British businesses are heading straight for ‘talentmageddon’. Many companies are embracing innovative solutions. Andrew Nisbet, founder of Nisbets, is an advocate of tapping into local talent pools, highlighting the role that family businesses can play […]
How To Train Your HR To Fight Harassment
Thanks to the ongoing #MeToo movement, harassment in the workplace is in the public eye like never before, and HR departments everywhere are scrambling to keep up with the rapidly changing tide of public opinion. Most managers today understand how crucial it is to fight harassment in and out of the office at every turn, […]
Surviving the Brexit talent crush
There are fears Brexit might lead to a ‘talent crush’, with top-quality workers from Europe flocking back to their home countries and leaving our companies without the skills that they need to keep their businesses going – let alone expand. This is hitting at the most inconvenient of times because, as I have written before […]
What interviewing techniques do you use?
Interviews are an opportunity to get information. The funnelling technique is a communication process to help ensure: The right type of questions are asked Detailed responses are given Accurate notes of the responses are captured “Who questions much, shall learn much, and retain much” FRANCIS BACON Funnelling is a 3 stage process: Open Ask an […]
How To Turn Your Employees Into Brand Ambassadors
Every company wants their employees to be good representations of their brand when they’re on the job. However, it’s even better when your employees are bonafide brand ambassadors who praise your company and act as walking advertisements even when they’re off the clock. Turning your employees into brand ambassadors isn’t about forcing them to meet […]
How to Create a Training Program For Recruiters
The job of finding talent, representing your brand to the general public, and helping you meet your staffing needs is one of the most important jobs in your organization. Acquiring talent isn’t cheap. You rely on your recruiters to get the job done right the first time. However, they are only as effective as the […]
“We need to train people to be ready to constantly learn, because there will always be more to learn.”
We spoke with Geoffroy De Lestrange, Senior Product Marketing Manager EMEA, Cornerstone, at Learning Technologies 2018 about the past, present and future role of technology in HR and learning. Becky Norman, Deputy Editor, TrainingZone: Throughout your career how have you seen the role of technology in both the learning and HR landscapes change? Geoffroy De […]
Business etiquette rules employees should know
In the business world, good manners are essential. Demonstrating good business etiquette with colleagues and clients will make you stand out from the crowd, and is a surefire way to put you and your company in a good light. Here are some business etiquette rules that every employee should know about: First impressions count Although […]
Tips for Managing a Successful Relocation Process
The average cost of domestic employee relocation is over £60,000. Ramp this up to an international scale and you are looking at costs than can push towards £100,000. Relocation of employees is an expensive process. Nevertheless, it is a process that is routinely undertaken. Two thirds of companies that operate on the global platform are […]
Recruiting Teachers into Corporate Training
Making the transition from classroom teaching to corporate training is easier than many people might imagine. Teachers already have the bulk of skills you need for being a professional corporate trainer. The business world might be different from the school setting, but you need the same basic skills to do the job. The transition mainly […]
Survey: What’s stopping employee engagement?
We often hear about employee engagement statistics being stagnant – its not increasing despite all the effort companies are making with social and CSR events, development and internal communications etc. So, what is holding employee engagement back? Please take our short anonymous survey (approx 15 minutes) and let us know what you think. Let me […]
How to energise your entire workforce
Most learning and development professionals know that a highly-engaged workforce will perform better – in fact, 50% more according to the report ‘Engaging Hearts and Minds’ by Hay Research Group (2015). But how can you tap into that energy that will ignite the fire within your people? The missing ingredient to most engagement programmes is […]
What not to do when an employee resigns
The advanced technology, the internet revolution and so much more, the value of an employee is still the same as it was a decade ago. There will be a particular point of time when a particular person will decide to leave in search better opportunities and career development. So, employees who are on the verge […]
New recruitment reports provides detailed insights
Business has evolved and so too has recruitment and today, human resource professionals and businesses can now gain accurate insights into how candidates applying for job openings will respond to different work and business scenarios. This is done with a new series of reports targeted at talent selection, onboarding and management strengths. Personal Profile Analysis […]
How to Create a Safe Working Environment
As an organization, maintaining a safe and healthy environment in your workplace is one of the most essential aspects of a business. Your working conditions are affected by various factors including health, safety, security, and working hours. Poor safety conditions can even put your life at risk and cause damage to your health. Meanwhile, a […]
Evaluating your corporate coaching strategy
In order for a company’s staff to grow and develop professionally, you have to create a well planned and carefully implemented corporate learning strategy. Having such well-trained employees can greatly affect the return on investment of your business, given the fact that these people can help you reach your goal. Inside every organization, there is […]
5 simple steps to inspiring new employee behaviour
Employee behaviour is key to business success. A lacklustre workforce will negatively impact the bottom line, but the workforce’s inefficiencies could be attributed to shifts in the skills and behaviours that are required to help make a profitable business. It isn’t enough to simply demonstrate the workplace skills and behaviours required to turn things around […]
What are the benefits of taking pets to work?
In a day and age where the work place is more relaxed and very few of us wear a suit to work, it is no surprise that workplaces are starting to allow people to take their pets to work. In fact, a new study from CV-Library has shown that a whopping one fifth of British […]
Overseas Assignments: How To Prepare Employees
Every year, vast sums of money are spent on international work assignments. Companies across the globe invest hundreds of thousands in everything from shipping to accommodation, in the hopes of seeing international candidates flourish. The allure is understandable. Instead of hiring a new domestic employee, you internally move an already tried-and-tested worker. Somebody who can […]
