Dr. Anna Akbari, a sociologist contests that not all workplace trends improve performance. From co-working spaces to collaboration, the “best work” environment is contested, along with the eight-hour workday, the 9-to-5 time frame, the one-hour lunch, the 15-minute break — these being merely social constructs, and not “natural” operational modes …
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New global study: Mobility, Performance and Engagement: MOBILE IS NOT JUST FOR MILLENIALS | Economist Intelligent Unit (EIU)
A new global study, ‘Mobility, Performance and Engagement’ sponsored by Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company,and executed by the Economist Intelligent Unit (EIU) has established a measurable link between ‘more mobile-first’ working environments, and an increase in employee engagement, proving that CIOs can drive increased business performance through well developed …
Read More »New research reveals conflicting views of HR priorities and processes | IDC | Cornerstone OnDemand
IDC research sponsored by talent management software provider Cornerstone OnDemand looked into the new world of work and the perceptions and expectations of HR leaders and business managers across 16 European countries regarding employee management and development. According to Nathan Kitto of Recruitment Buzz, the findings not only reveal …
Read More »Global Recruiting Survey: Lack of efficiency in the hiring process
According to the 2016 Global Recruiting Survey three quarters of those considered for a job do not meet role requirements. The report also revealed that social media is exacerbating the issue, with 72% of candidates found through online searches being discarded at an early stage. A recent report from global …
Read More »Business Books: Happiness – How Not to Worry | BBS library | Bizsum
How Not to Worry Worry can adversely impact people’s daily lives and the lives of those around them. In How Not to Worry, Paul McGee explores why worry is such a significant part of people’s lives. He exposes some of the behavioral traps people fall into when dealing with life’s challenges and …
Read More »VIDEO Series: Ulrich Insights | HR Magazine | MHR
Nearly 20 years after he wrote his seminal Human Resource Champions book and in celebration of the 25th anniversary of HR magazine, HR’s number one thinker Dave Ulrich talks to HR magazine editor Katie Jacobs about the past, present and future of the HR profession.In this series of videos, Ulrich, …
Read More »VIDEO Series: National Living Wage: It provides a chance to do things differently | HR Magazine
The head of people for Big Easy discusses how the NLW will be felt differently by large and small organisations The introduction of the National Living Wage could provide benefits in terms of happier, more engaged employees, according to Steve Rockey, head of people at restaurant chain Big Easy. Speaking …
Read More »Skills shortage: Seven Learning & Development strategies
55% of UK Businesses suffering Skills Shortage Research finds that most companies are suffering a skills shortage. Around the world, governments are predicting serious employment challenges relating to a pending shortage of key skills. The UK Commission for Education and Skills (UKCES) contributes to policy and research on employment and …
Read More »eBook: Dave Ulrich: What’s next for HR? | HR Magazine
The logic for HR’s future is simple. We begin with a direction: that HR should add value. This direction needs to be connected to the business, both the business context shaping decision-making and the specific stakeholders around whom business strategies are created. Out of this context, HR defines targets for …
Read More »VIDEO: Dave Ulrich: How to create value in HR
Dave Ulrich, professor of administration at Ross Business School, University of Michigan, who received the HR LIfetime Achievement Award at HR Most Influential 2012, and Doug Sawers, managing director of sponsor Ceridian, discuss how HR professionals will be “out of date” if they can’t unlearn and relearn in order to …
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