Less than 20 percent of organisations are able to apply predictive analytics to address important people issues, according to research from IBM. This is primarily due to a lack of understanding of how to use…
Are we ready to be pushed down the proverbial pecking order of importance by sophisticated AI technology? asks Rob Scott Very few HR and talent professionals would refute the value that technology has brought to…
A profound shift is currently underway in the HR technology marketplace, as organisations increasingly shift from tools that automate traditional HR practices to technologies that reinvent how people work, according to Bersin by Deloitte. Software that…
There are a number of significant trends occurring in HR, and 2017 promises to be an exciting and important year, writes Josh Bersin Around the world, we are having conversations about income inequality, immigration, economic…
Innovation outcomes are unpredictable, and the process of innovation comes with a healthy dose of ambiguity. For this reason, the best innovators are flexible. They are willing to change paths, course correct and explore different…
There are significant benefits in opting for a different selection process for SaaS HRM products, writes Rob Scott The “stalwart” of on-premise software selection has for many years been the elongated activity of compiling hundreds…
Maximising the value of and returns from your HR system means embracing technological change, writes Rob Scott We literally don’t need to look much further than 5 to 10 metres around us to realise the…
With the advent of a new year, it is imperative to break out of your functional silo and think about initiatives that will benefit the workplace, and not just HR, writes Heidi Spirgi A new year…
As analytics plays an increasingly influential role in helping organisations make certain business decisions, HR professionals need to help and train line managers in understanding the ethical implications of this process, according to a recruitment…
Many leading organisations are moving away from viewing performance management as a once-a-year event where employees are assessed and evaluated, to a series of ongoing activities that include goal-setting and revising, managing and coaching, development…