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 […]
Strategy
How to ensure great initiatives don’t fail
While negative feedback can feel like a personal affront, given the time and effort that’s gone into the work, empathy is essential to moving forward. By seeking to understand where the difference of opinion lies, we stand a greater chance of resolving it to everyone’s satisfaction, writes Jen Jackson Even […]
How HR leaders can foster connectedness and help workers thrive during remote working
Remember, isolation isn’t just bad for your employees, it’s bad for business. Employees who feel isolated and disconnected at work have lower motivation, lower performance, and lower productivity, writes Stuart Taylor, CEO and Founder of Springfox With the realisation that remote working will almost certainly change the landscape of office-based […]
Job interviews in the era of physical distancing
Given the current climate, it is likely to be a while before in-person activities return to pre-pandemic levels. This presents employers with a chance to rethink their hiring processes, while taking into account the limited ability for in-person interactions. Virtual interviews are not the ‘new normal’ but the ‘only normal’, […]
Listening through change: Why EX is critical to recovery
For HR leaders, insights captured by their annual or bi-annual engagement surveys just won’t cut it. While these platforms remain an important channel, such is the rate of change right now businesses need more regular insights – sometimes weekly – into the issues that matter, writes Steve Bennetts, Head of […]
