Oct 7, 2019 · More than ever HR directors must represent a “steady pair of hands” and exert a calming influence, adds O’Connor: “It’s being able to communicate with staff, because they’re scared at the moment; they don’t know what’s going to happen, they don’t know how safe their job is. “The views of the two main [political] parties are so far apart – I don’t think they’ve ever ...

6 days ago · Pay and reward | Aldi announces pay rises amid rising taxes The head of Aldi announced that its in-store employees would receive a pay rise in March 2025, but CEO Giles Hurley warned the government about the impact of rising taxes on employers. We asked HR...

Feb 26, 2019 · Abstract If you’re a manager struggling with retention you may be regarding Brexit with some trepidation. However – Brexit aside – our world is increasingly fast, complex and ever-changing. We therefore need to find ways of retaining our top talent despite these conditions. The answer, perhaps surprisingly, is well within our control: it relies on creating a supportive and caring culture ...

Aug 22, 2011 · But, are we guilty of being too conservative or risk-averse at times? And is this stunting the future growth, effectiveness and perceived impact of HR processes? There can be a tendency to default to a 'best practice' approach when designing a new HR process or system. Whilst logical, moulding practices to match the latest academic research or technological innovation fails to account for the ...

Jul 11, 2024 · This year’s HR Most Influential lists, featuring the UK’s top HR practitioners and thought leaders, were revealed during an exclusive summer party at the Secret Garden, Mayfair, last night (10 July 2024).

Mar 4, 2024 · In a business climate marked by increasing competition for skilled candidates, and changing employee expectations, HR leaders need to know how best to tackle the key challenges, and where the greatest opportunities for the sector lie. To assist in this task, our interactive infographic showcases key findings alongside expert insights from HR consultants and leaders. This includes: How to ...

May 16, 2016 · An extremely different world – in many ways, thankfully – to today. But it is not only radical enhancements to technology and automation, a liberalisation of attitudes, and advances in health and wellbeing knowledge that have dramatically altered the essence of what it means to work in HR. The evolution of the profession …

Apr 16, 2019 · There’s no such thing as a black and white ethical dilemma. So how can HR practitioners develop their personal ethics so they can help their organisations navigate the grey areas?

Dec 6, 2021 · The latest UK Disability Survey (June 2021) found that only a half of persons with a disability felt that their employer was flexible and made reasonable adjustments, and only a quarter felt that they had the same opportunities as their colleagues.

Aug 2, 2016 · Indeed, a post-Brexit survey by the CIPD found only 6% of employers had a plan in place for dealing with a leave vote. In times of uncertainty, HR becomes all the more important. As the country and wider business world get to grips with Brexit, we present some of the areas HR leaders need to be aware of and starting to act on. Recruitment and skills According to data from CEB, the number of ...