Companies often face the challenge of scaling their workforce and hiring at pace to meet growing demands. Teams wait for months to get the budget signed off, then rush to get someone in as quickly as possible to take the ‘work weight’ off. Speed in hiring should never come at the expense of [...]
National Sickie Day in the UK falls on the first Monday of every February. Statistically this is when most people will phone in sick to work using a range of different excuses to take the day off. Having a cold or flu are the most popular excuses given for taking the day off, [...]
Since 2000, the global eLearning industry has grown by 900% and by 2025, it is projected to reach $325 billion. This growth is driven by the increasing adoption of online learning platforms across various sectors globally and is set to continue. eLearning - a benefit for employers and employees alike eLearning continues to [...]
As we step into January, which is recognised globally as Mentoring Month, it’s an ideal time to reflect on the value of mentoring in professional development. Mentoring involves a relationship where a more experienced individual offers guidance, support and knowledge to help another grow and succeed in their role. For busy in-house HR [...]
Sometimes it’s not straightforward when seeking consultation with employees, particularly when tackling a sensitive issue or when employees find it hard to engage with the topic. So, how can an organisation encourage constructive consultation in such circumstances? Thinking differently – an example After some organisational changes, an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) needed help [...]
