Nelson Sivalingam : How L&D enhances skills to improve performance
It is only good to learn. This is true, but also misleading. By offering a variety of learning materials, we believe that we are guiding our colleagues towards growth and improvement. The completion rates are a good indicator of how much learning is being done. The board should be able to see that self-reported engagement […]
The compassionate leadership guide: a five-step model to build caring communities in the workplace
Malaise in the workplace can take many forms – from fear and exclusion to distress, mismanagement, and loneliness. How did we lose our way so completely? How can we as leaders create caring communities within our teams that will underpin a supportive culture of work where people feel like they belong? We need to live […]
When budgets are tight, invest in your skills
L&D teams are faced with the challenge of tightening budgets while also trying to keep leadership on board. Caroline Evans examines strategies to increase investment buy-in. The business world is facing significant challenges. These range from AI adoption to supply chain disruption and rising costs, as well as a changing consumer landscape. Leaders must navigate […]
CIPD links Employment Rights Bill to low business confidence
A new CIPD study suggests that rising costs, upcoming legislation, and global uncertainty have pushed employer confidence down to a record-low. According to the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), the number of UK employers who expect to increase their headcount within the next three-month period has reached a new record low, outside of […]
The hiring slump eased in April
The recruitment activities in April were the lowest since September last year. A similar trend was also seen for temporary jobs. The latest KPMG and Recruitment and Employment Confederation Jobs Report found that the overall demand for staff has weakened over the last 18 months. The contraction rate has accelerated slightly since March but remains […]
Why burnout in HR is a strategic problem
Burnout is not a thing of the past for HR, even though it plays an increasing central role in business success. Ana Nikoladze explains why teams must take care of their own well-being in order to achieve their goals. Numerous studies show that promoting employee health and well-being has long-term benefits in terms of reduced […]
Free Webinar: The leader-shift playbook: Four simple changes to score big and unleash your team’s potential
Even if no one says it, your team feels it It could be because of the leadership strategy you use. You have seen the signs. Meetings that are more like a chore than a motivation. People who are intelligent but stop speaking out. Hires who are promising but slowly lose interest. You have a general […]
The best practices for workplace implementation of AI
Artificial Intelligence has the power to revolutionize business operations through automation of routine tasks and deep insights gained from data analysis. AI implementation is not something that happens overnight. It takes careful planning to see real and tangible results. Companies must adopt a strategic implementation approach in order to maximise AI’s potential for transformation. It […]
A new study reveals UK businesses struggle to achieve their growth goals due to execution challenges and talent shortages
A recent survey by Strategy Management Partners of large UK companies reveals that there is a stark difference between their growth aspirations and their ability execute. Only 18,4% businesses reach more than 80% their growth aspirations within three years. Nearly half of businesses ( 41.2% ) fail to reach 60% or more of the stated […]
White Paper on Immigration: Fears that the Government could go after the wrong target
As UK Government released its Immigration White Paper, outlining new proposed measures to reduce net migration today, experts raised concerns about the proposed system’s impact on business, recruitment, and critical services, such as healthcare. plans place significant restrictions on overseas recruiting, focusing on lower-skilled jobs and care workers. The announcement comes after earlier changes which […]