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People professionals will be well-aware of the value a good onboarding programme can bring to an organisation. When done well, onboarding can act as a jumping-off point for a potentially successful and long-lasting career. Not only will the new hire benefit from a rewarding introduction, but their organisation will reap the rewards of having an

There has never been a better time to be in HR. The vital role that good people management plays in business success now clearly acknowledged. As an HR practitioner, you form the vital link between the aspirations of the company and those of its employees. You help find, engage, develop, direct and retain the people

Keeping up with the latest HR news and trends can be hard, especially when you’re busy tackling everyday HR admin and creating strategies to better support your workforce. We’ve all been guilty of leaving that research report we’ve bookmarked to read, sitting there for days on end. Luckily, there are many webinars that summarise the

So the great Summer get-away has begun – and if you’re anything like me, it’s probably one of your only opportunities for some interruption-free reading. You’ve probably already packed a few poolside blockbusters (or downloaded them onto your Kindle) – but what about adding a few business books to the mix? When you’re relaxed and

Millennial workers generally get pretty bad press. They’re accused of being disloyal, self-centred and lacking in respect for their managers. They want constant praise and quick promotion – and if they don’t get it, they’ll be off to the next job in the blink of an eye (well, within two years anyway).They are, however, also

Poor, old line managers. Yet another survey, this time from the CIPD, slamming their ability to manage and get the best out of their people. While we’ve all had bosses whose soft skills leave something to be desired, it’s hard not to feel a certain amount of sympathy for these frequently lambasted folk on the

You could hardly blame HR people for being a little bit nervous about the march of the robots. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its likely impact on the world of work has barely been out of the headlines in recent months. Research from Oxford University predicts that 30% of jobs could be automated by as early

At an HR careers event I attended recently, there was some uncomfortable shifting in seats when the speaker asked how many of the audience had a career development plan or knew what the most sought-after HR skills of the future would be. Truth is, practitioners are often so busy looking after other people’s career development

In an increasingly volatile business climate, there are no ‘easy’ answers for organisations looking to develop and grow. HR – probably more than any other profession – often finds itself stuck in the middle, having to manage the inevitable tensions that arise between organisations, stakeholders and employees. In his latest book, Victory through Organisation, HR

You’re charged with finding someone to fill an open position in the company. Where do you start? Likely, you’ll be using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and/or job boards to help you spread the news—but they won’t do all the work for you! Here are some tips to get you started on writing a successful

With unemployment at its lowest level for 40 years, it’s hardly surprising that recruitment is one of the biggest challenges facing HR professionals right now. Good candidates are hard to come by – and those who are available are often finding themselves in a position to negotiate hard and weigh up multiple job opportunities. In

The argument for building a diverse workforce is well rehearsed – better customer insight, improved innovation, higher levels of employee engagement to name just a few of the benefits to be had. In an era of low unemployment and pressing skills shortages, organisations also need to make sure they are doing everything they can to