AI adoption in HR on the rise, but ‘lack of strategy and skill gaps slow formal rollout’
AI usage among HR professionals is increasing, but formal AI adoption into workplace processes remains limited – with time pressures, skills shortages and a lack of internal policies cited most often as the reason, according to new research. The study, from HR services firm Brightmine, found that while more than two-thirds (66.3%) of HR professionals […]
Human leaders are the key to a strong culture: not AI.
Many companies are adopting artificial intelligence (AI). Leaders are excited by the potential of AI in streamlining workflows, analysing data and optimising decision-making. In many cases, this promise is a reality. A critical assumption, which has been unspoken in this rush to adopt new technologies, is that AI may not only improve the operations of […]
The $6 Billion-Risk: Compensation Planning Doesn’t Fit in a Spreadsheet
You may wonder how much damage one spreadsheet can do if you are in compensation plan. In 2012, the London Whale Disaster cost J P Morgan Chase $6 billion. That’s billion with an B. The model was called the Synthetic Credit portfolio Value at Risk Model (VaR), and it was manually updated using Excel. A […]
Senior leaders share their insights on how to leverage technology in HR
The rapid evolution of Human Resources in recent years is a testament to the fact that necessity is the mother invention. It was not enough to keep up with the changes, but also to lead them. This is why HR has been accelerating its technology adoption. HR teams had to quickly and intelligently reinvent their […]
The Start of Success – Recruiting and Onboarding in a Hybrid World
The benefits of creating a hybrid workforce and managing it are undeniable for most businesses. The best candidates can be attracted to your business by offering them the opportunity to contribute, no matter where they are located. It’s not easy to make this work. Remote workers require special management and attention to ensure that communication, […]
Nine in 10 SMEs in England ‘anticipate skill gaps in 2025’
The vast majority (90%) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in England expect to face skills shortages with the highest concern at entry level, according to a new report. The latest Skills Horizon Barometer, released by the UK Government’s Skills for Life campaign, indicates that SMEs are more likely to experience gaps at entry level […]
UK businesses look at AI and HR strategies to tackle ‘low morale and productivity decline’
UK businesses are continuing to face challenges related to employee morale and productivity, with 81 percent of organisations experiencing low morale among staff, according to new research. According to a study from from data processing company Celonis, 27 percent of 500 UK business leaders surveyed report that stress and burnout are directly affecting productivity levels. […]
Top 5 eSIMs in the UK for 2025:
Travelling for pleasure or business to any city, whether it’s London, Manchester or Glasgow, you need to be connected. People no longer queue up at airports for a local SIM card, as eSIMs are now popular. You don’t need to pay for SIM data roaming. You don’t need to wait in line to make purchases […]
Online Health & Social Care Training: Benefits and Advantages
In order to give the best care to patients, you have to stay up to date with a number of things. Traditional training can be time-consuming, leaving many organisations with a shortage of staff and an increase in workload. This is why electronic learning has been so popular with those who work in the health […]
Computer says no: IT woes giving employees sleepless nights
Technology remains one of the biggest stressors in the workplace, a poll has argued, with more than half of workers (56%) finding their workplace IT seriously stressful, including giving them sleepless nights. While technology promises to make our work easier especially with the growth of AI, if not used correctly it can have the opposite […]