There are three significant trends within the HR space in organisations, according to an expert on neuroscience, emotional intelligence and positive psychology, who explained that these trends are part of a broader shift towards building better leaders and more sustainable workplaces. The first key trend is an increased focus on […]
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HR: beware the pitfalls of brain science in L&D
HR professionals should beware anyone peddling ‘brain-based’ interventions for learning and development, according to an expert in the field, who said perhaps the largest misconception in this field is the role of ‘neuroscience’ in learning, memory, and performance. “Everywhere you turn, people are shouting from the rooftops about the importance […]
What are the 5 key talent traits of businesses in the future?
As the internet continues to change the goal posts for many businesses, HR leaders need to work with their leadership teams to help them understand what tools and services are available online and how others are using them in order to save time and accelerate their personal and organisational growth, […]
How KFC builds its brand through engagement
Learning and development is like the “bread and butter” of KFC, according to its chief people officer for KFC SOPAC, Rob Phipps, who said that L&D has evolved within the organisation to play an important role in customer engagement through frontline staff. “If an employee is not trained, developed or […]
Bruce Highfield: lifting the agribusiness bar
A clear business vision and focus on development and innovation through internal sharing of knowledge and expertise have been key to the success of the world’s largest, diversified farmer, Olam International, according to its head of HR. Agriculture is Australia’s most productive sector, and Olam’s executive general manager human resources […]