Driving return on investment through people
Stronger reliance on data, analytics and automation helps procurement leaders make better-informed decisions and respond faster to emerging risks. But even firms far along in their digital strategies have much to gain from applying cloud-based tools more broadly and deeply to managing the external workforce, writes Chris Willcocks, Head of Intelligent […]
In a recent HR industry wide survey polling more than 1,800 HR professionals across Australia and New Zealand, upskilling and reskilling the workforce were cited as the most difficult issues for HR professionals. Preparing employees as the economy and the business world recovers from the pandemic is a key priority, […]
High workloads can cause hesitation for encouraging employees to take a much needed break, but the inverse can be far more damaging. Burnout and stress-related mental decline can have rippling effects on an organisation, so leaders should take note of the potential consequences. These might include a decline in work […]
There is often a misconception that, during tough times, businesses need to focus on utilising and maintaining their existing talents and skillsets. However, the coronavirus pandemic has taught us that reskilling & upskilling employees can be a huge differentiator, especially in terms of a businesses’ ability to pivot and adapt, […]
Virtual meetings, just like in-person meetings, need to be managed so that everyone gets a say, issues are discussed in a way that generates decisions, and everyone leaves with a full understanding of what needs to be done next and who has responsibility for it. Every meeting should feel safe, […]
By creating an environment that supports L&D, upskilling and reskilling, HR is able to align both leadership teams and employees on the same page to ensure success for the individual and the business. https://www.insidehr.com.au/skills-for-the-future-of-work/
Some organisations are good at creating rules for their meetings that they print off and leave in meeting rooms; however, the principles are rarely followed and eventually become coasters for coffee cups. https://www.insidehr.com.au/cutting-meetings-improves-productivity/
The real competitive differentiator for companies in 2021 will be getting the employee experience right. Why? Because improving the experience of employees can ultimately improve the experience of their customers. https://www.insidehr.com.au/differentiation-and-choice/
