Why being 'relationship-centric' is a key aspect of use of self

This third article in a series exploring the OD concept of use of self (UoS) looks at the relevance of relational orientation

Being agile vs. doing agile

Many organisations have embraced agile teams and agile ways of working, but very few would describe themselves as truly agile

The role of people-centric groups in organisation design

This first part of a two-part series looking at organisation and HR models explores how companies are incorporating new people-centric groups within their horizontal organisation designs

Employees feel they don't need managers' help

Creating collaborative cultures could help overcome difficulties in the employee-manager relationship

Humane organisations are more environmentally responsible

Advanced humane organisations take action on social and environmental issues because it's the right thing to do, not because they're forced to

Exploring the OD concept of 'use of self'

?The concept of use of self (UoS) has been core to the practice of organisational development since the beginning

Why retention still matters amid digital tech

To facilitate long-term and consistent growth HR has a vital role in retaining employees who have accumulated business-specific knowledge and skills

Are humane organisations more customer-centric?

Customer-centricity involves technology, data analytics, the right mindset and leadership style, and a culture shift

Ten ways HR can prepare for an economic downturn

With some economists warning we could be approaching a post-Brexit recession, HR should begin to prepare now

We in local government HR can't just do what we've always done

Processes are designed with good intent but they often become barriers, encouraging perverse behaviour that undermines what we hoped to achieve

Getting the giggers: Recruitment and the gig economy

The alternative workforce is growing but organisations are unsure how to recruit gig workers

Research reveals five main causes of poor workplace productivity

Poor systems, office politics and sickness absence negatively impact productivity, according to research by e-days