As all HRDs will instinctively know, mentorship programs can be a great way to support professional development within your organization. By pairing … Read more
Walmart introduces fertility perks; Amazon to spend $1 billion more in wages
Walmart to offer fertility benefits to staff Walmart – the nation’s largest private employer – has revealed it is to start offering a range a fertility … Read more
Hiring Managers Are Not Hiring Experts
Funny story. Recently, a friend of mine wanted to tack on a side hustle and give grocery delivery a try. They got their first order and they were like a … Read more
HRDs reveal how to prevent burnout in HR
You probably know it already: HR professionals are great at looking after other people’s health and wellbeing. But when it comes to looking after their … Read more
Want your organization to be successful tomorrow? Focus on a skills-based approach today
Call me out-fashioned, but I’m firmly of the school that you can’t always believe everything you hear from business consultants. Which was why I was … Read more
The biggest sign a company isn’t serious about developing leaders
I’m sure most of you will agree that the need for great leadership is even more acute in 2022 than it was in 2019. Whether it’s the impact of The Great … Read more
Creating a company culture that welcomes ‘boomerang’ employees
Once upon a time, a significant percentage of organizations had policies against re-hiring former staff. These are people the HR community brands … Read more
Why summer is a great time for leadership training
What with employee vacations and business slowing across numerous industries, it’s easy to see why many organizations eschew scheduling training sessions … Read more
Forget “hiring better” – what about “onboarding better”?
Put yourself – if you will – in the shoes of a person on their first day of a new job. Imagine they’re in their first ever team meeting. Things … Read more
Two warning signs that a company isn’t serious about employee engagement
Without fail, every company will say they care instinctively about employee engagement and that their people are their greatest assets. And yet despite all … Read more