News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
Proprietary information is one of the most valuable assets your business can have. It is also one of the most vulnerable. A data breach can be devastating to your business, and it’s important to have a plan in place for how to handle one should it occur. Let’s take a look at what steps you […]
Social impact branding and marketing is critical to HR as it helps attract and retain top talent, enhance employee engagement and motivation, and align employees with the organization’s values and purpose. Companies that prioritize social impact branding and marketing can create a more attractive employer brand, enhance employee satisfaction and productivity, and foster a strong […]
As an employer, do you wish you could reach potential candidates easily? Well, you don’t have to worry anymore because email marketing is one of the most efficient lead-generation methods there is. Some companies succeed in their recruitment campaigns and attract tons of potential candidates to their business networks because of their great efforts and […]
Building an organizational learning culture requires a concerted effort from HR and L&D professionals. A growth mindset, clear learning goals, regular feedback and coaching, and a supportive learning environment are key factors that can help to create an organizational learning culture. By implementing these strategies, HR and L&D professionals can help to create an environment […]
Way to Streamline the Recruitment Process Attracting the right talent for your company is both a difficult and time-consuming process. Finding candidates with suitable qualifications requires thoughtful planning and work. Too long a process and you risk the chance of losing a valuable potential employee; if a process is not structured right, you may find […]
By prioritizing ESG considerations, companies can help to create more sustainable, equitable, and resilient business models that can benefit investors, employees, and society as a whole. ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) considerations are important in relation to financial investments because they help investors to evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with a company’s operations […]
Two Leading Training Organisations Join Forces to Drive Brain Science-Based Leadership Development for Clients Cambridge-based First Ascent Group, a leading provider of leadership development and management training programs, has acquired The Oakridge Centre, a Manchester based company providing training, facilitation, and coaching services. “Following the expansion of our online and hybrid capability during the pandemic […]
Facilitating Conversation Between Field Technicians and the Office: 6 Fool-Proof Techniques Imagine you’re stuck on an island with no mode of transport or network, leaving no scope for you to contact others and ask for help. Even if you have locals around, the challenge is interacting with them if they speak a language different from […]
Agile HR and business agility are two related concepts that can be game-changers for businesses. Agile HR includes the application of agile principles and practices to human resources management. This means adopting a more flexible, iterative, and collaborative approach to HR processes, such as recruitment, performance management, and employee development. By leveraging agile methods such […]
Employee Communication Skills There are several factors that may contribute to the perception that people are getting worse at communication. One factor is the increasing reliance on digital communication such as texting, email, and social media, which can be more impersonal and less nuanced than face-to-face communication. Digital communication can also lead to miscommunication or […]