Traditional hiring processes have inbuilt biases that organisations may not be aware of, that can filter candidates out of the recruitment system before they’ve had a genuine opportunity to demonstrate how well-matched they are, Malcolm Kinns. When the global financial crisis struck back in 2008, it quickly became clear that […]
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Why is belonging important to an employee?
Ten minutes and a conversation about the following will not only set them up for success, but more importantly help them make sense about what it is you see in them that will benefit the team and the organisation, writes Mark LeBusque The most powerful narcotic in the world is […]
5 lessons for getting back in the game and changing the playbook
As an HR professional in 2020, you have been faced with complex questions as a result of extraordinary circumstances. Still, as unchartered as the past few months have been, the challenges are far from over. Now, as we prepare to return to work reinvented, leaders and employees alike will look […]
How to manage the mental health of your people through COVID-19
The only real power we have is to choose our perspective and response to the circumstances we find ourselves in. Continue to express empathy for how people are naturally feeling but encourage also that they look beyond challenges to the things within their control, writes Karen Gately You would quite […]
Strengthening the employee experience in challenging times
Effective communication during challenging periods requires a high degree of empathy and a more personalised approach. It’s more than sharing what we’re doing, but also what we’re thinking and feeling. It’s essential to give people time to process information and work through their feelings at their own pace. We can’t […]
