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Make Training Leaders Your Priority
hrzone.com Feb 23, 2019
“We do not train future pilots; we train future captains.” I am a sucker for a good quote. This came from a pilot [Captain] from Cathay Pacific in talking about the pilots he flies with. The comment has leadership written all over it. “We do not...
The Fine Art of Networking
hrzone.com Feb 23, 2019
“When I worked for American Airlines I was laid off due to budget cuts. So, with that being said, I had to work my back-up plan and drive for Uber/Lfyt. During my rides, I always made conversations with my passengers. One time I picked up a couple...
How to support LGBT+ employees throughout the year
hrzone.com Feb 22, 2019
There has been an increasing need for businesses to consider how they support and recognise LGBT+ employees throughout the year, as more people have the courage to self-identify as not 100% heterosexual or cis-gender than ever before. As this...
Leading a culture of care
hrzone.com Feb 20, 2019
Record levels of employment allied to the increasing social conscience demanded by those from Generation Z who are entering the workforce amount to one thing; businesses will have to take a step up if they want to attract and retain the best...
Offering Work-Life Balance to Improve Productivity
hrzone.com Feb 20, 2019
We have heard the word ‘adulting’ being thrown around by millennials too often whenever we encounter people who are dealing with all the responsibilities they have to fulfill. At the center of all the mayhem of living the adult life is employment,...
How 5 UK tech companies retain their employees
hrzone.com Feb 19, 2019
Competition for technology talent is incredibly fierce. That's why tech company founders, like Nick Robertson of ASOS, Tom Chapman of Matches and Lawrence Jones of UKFast, have implemented schemes that enable them to stay ahead of the pack – and...
D&I: Is it working?
hrzone.com Feb 13, 2019
With the introduction of gender pay gap reporting, and regular media coverage about discrimination in the workplace, diversity and inclusion has become the main topic of discussion when it comes to social justice issues. I’ve previously written on...
The new rules of workforce management
www.hrzone.com Feb 13, 2019
Organisations are increasingly looking to maintain a competitive advantage through a high performing workforce. However, as the entire talent ecosystem continues to adapt, HR teams must work harder to identify, nurture and retain the skills they...
2019 benefits audit
hrzone.com Feb 13, 2019
Following the spirit of making resolutions to better ourselves as individuals for 2019, there’s also an opportunity for HR to get their house in order. And one place to start is by reviewing benefits packages. If benefits aren't being utilised,...
5 Steps to increase engagement in your company
hrzone.com Feb 11, 2019
At least 85 percent of CEOs say engagement is important for business. However, only 34 percent of US employees (and depressingly low 13 percent worldwide) say they feel engaged at work, according to Bersin by Deloitte, a research and advisory firm....
Why You Should Focus More On Employee Happiness
hrzone.com Feb 7, 2019
How do happy employees contribute to organizational success? Well, I tried to find answers to this question and came across many articles and studies which state that happy employees are creative and hence contribute to improved organizational...
The role of knowledge management in HR
hrzone.com Feb 4, 2019
HR is, in many ways, about managing information: things like interviews, feedback, jobs ads etc. This information is constantly multiplying, which can make looking for a particular piece of information feel like you’re searching for a needle in a...
Value of Being Earnest: Why True Leader Inspire
hrzone.com Feb 1, 2019
There are many traits that go into making an effective leader, but which traits make a leader truly inspiring? The most important qualities of an inspiring leader are the two that get people excited about your vision—whatever it may be—in the first...
Five HR trends to look out for in 2019
hrzone.com Jan 30, 2019
In 2018, we witnessed many businesses grapple with ever-changing work environments. The arrival of new legislation, regulatory standards and technologies continue to shake the core of the workplace, altering the nature of work as we know it. One of...
Positive Leadership
hrzone.com Jan 30, 2019
Effective leadership positively affects employee engagement, collaboration, organizational commitment, performance, well-being and customer satisfaction. There is growing evidence of the effectiveness of positive or strengths-based leadership. It...
Loneliness at Work
www.hrzone.com Jan 30, 2019
The beginning of a new year is a time of new starts and resolutions, when people can look ahead with hope and anticipation. However it’s also a time when many feel at their lowest and in workplaces across the country, hidden in plain sight, are...
New role? 3 ways to get off to a great start
hrzone.com Jan 29, 2019
Whether you’re just starting out in HR or you’ve recently been appointed a more senior role within the industry, you should strive to hit the ground running and make a positive impact on your organisation. Keeping the following points in the...
Employees - not just cogs in the machine
hrzone.com Jan 25, 2019
With the new year already well underway, you should already have a good idea of your plans for the year for your workforce. If you don’t, I highly recommend that you make a start. Of course, you’ll have overarching targets, strategies and methods,...
Smart offices or flexible working: what’s best?
hrzone.com Jan 25, 2019
Recently I read an article about one of Berlin’s latest smart offices, known as The Cube. This modern office, being built by Austrian real estate company CA Immo, will use sensors connected to a cloud platform to measure factors such as motion,...
What Are The Keys for Efficient Staff Scheduling
hrzone.com Jan 24, 2019
Business size is irrelevant when creating an employee schedule, but even if you have a small work force, creating a schedule that truly works for everyone can be a nightmare. Your employee’s personal life is a key factor when whipping up a schedule...
New Year Resolutions: Recruitment in 2019
hrzone.com Jan 24, 2019
For many HR leaders and internal hiring teams, 2018 was a year which was defined by technological transformation, legislative challenges and, of course, huge uncertainly in the face of Brexit. However, against a backdrop of such unprecedented...
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