There’s no doubt about it; workforce transformation is fueling a global war for talent, as businesses wrestle for skilled staff. Last summer, seven in ten … Read more
HRDs: It’s not just skills that matter; it’s how you analyze them too
What are your top five skills? Can you rattle them off quickly, or did it take you a moment to think about them? Now, what about your closest two or three … Read more
Why the pandemic has seen a growth in coaching
It’s been abundantly clear that the last two years have forced businesses across the nation cut back on all sorts of typical activities. But what might be … Read more
Why it’s time to fundamentally rethink hiring and retention
To say most HR departments face unprecedented challenges when it comes to identifying, recruiting, and retaining talent, is perhaps an understatement. … Read more
The most interesting HR stories of the week
A third of the workforce earn less than $15 per hour… America might well hold the crown as commanding the world’s largest economy (experts predict GDP of … Read more
HR Transform conference proves the show ‘can’ go on
Recently, I was finally able to do something I wondered if I would ever do again — attend a live, in-person HR conference. The fact that I managed to … Read more
HRDs need to give managers new skills
It’s probably safe to say that by now, we’re all acutely aware of how the pandemic, the ‘Great Resignation’, hybrid work, and lots, lots more, have … Read more
The Ignored, Forgotten, and Misunderstood Deskless Worker
Earlier this year, I attended a conference focused on internal talent marketplaces. The stories from different companies that were prioritizing career … Read more
What is employee experience technology?
Many HR professionals have rightly become interested in the idea of enhancing the employee experience. And why not? Data shows those who perceive their … Read more
Why companies need to resist cutting hiring corners
We all know the score. Attracting new talent has never been more difficult. Even before Covid-19 recruitment was a headache, with one US survey recently … Read more