Strategic HR

HR should use tech to empower employees

Technology is critical in helping HR drive change at work, according to Andrea Winfield, UK HR director at Microsoft

HRD Summit keynote: People are the last competitive advantage

“One of the few sources of lasting advantage left is people”, according to academic Rita McGrath

Brexit: The latest

With little clarity from the government over Brexit, there’s still much HRDs can do in terms of workforce planning

Three lessons from The Productivity Summit

Speakers shared ways organisations can help tackle the workplace productivity crisis

We have a duty to redesign jobs

We’re productively damaging our futures – mortgaging our later years by burning out in our earlier years

Shorter working week could tackle UK productivity issues

New research finds no correlation between long working hours and productivity

Everyone can be 1% better at their jobs every day

A focus on outcomes, "podium people", and marginal gains are key to creating winning behaviour

Technology’s impact on work and HR may be overstated

Research has found that flexible working and contracts are potentially bigger issues for HR

Listening is an underused and undervalued skill

In any context the value and importance of listening cannot be understated

How to make ideas happen by inspiring your team

To ensure your strategies are a success there are three key areas to take note of

BAME progression: The employer's or individual's responsibility?

Both employers but also BAME individuals themselves must take ownership for their career progression, according to speakers at a recent roundtable

Back to basics... Whistleblowing hotlines

Our back to basics series brings you top tips from industry experts on the bread and butter areas of HR