The latest generation of youthful influence to be stepping into the world of work are predicted to be one of the most disruptive and indeed influential generations yet. Generation Z, often referred to simply as Gen Z are the generation of those who were born in the late 1990’s to early 2010’s.  There are many distinct differentiators that segment this generation from those that have come before. Yet perhaps most notable is the fact that this generation have grown up almost totally online, with access to the internet, digital technologies and social media all forming a core part of the cul ..read more

Emotions in the workplace are as complex as they are outside of it – the very nature of being human means that the complexity that comes, will include a vast array of emotions that are impacted by a wide variety of different scenarios in life.  The display of angry emotions could, in fact, be masking a great sadness. Therefore in and beyond the workplace, having the ability to read these emotions and understand where, how and why they arise is known as emotional intelligence. Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence is a concept that was first coined in 1990, by two professors of psy ..read more

In the UK there were, according to the Federation of Small Business, 5.5 million small businesses at the start of 2022. Yet many small businesses have owners, leaders and managers who at one time may have worked in much larger organisations. Whilst there are many clear advantages to having a business leadership in place by those who have operated in larger structures. There are specific challenges that smaller businesses face that require a different approach to be taken, particularly so in the realm of Human Resources Management.  With there being no legal requirement for companies of an ..read more

Productivity, whilst at the same time gaining more from less, are critical focuses for business leaders in 2023. Whilst Human Resources professionals and business owners are tasked with  identifying new strategies that will improve their organisation and employee experiences. It’s a crucial tool to also leverage the insights available through data analysis to determine whether the strategies are working and how best to develop more optimised ways of working and outcomes.  Advanced analytics is transforming the HR landscape This is where people’s analytics come into their own. But f ..read more

Business owners and leaders are the first to admit that their people are vital to the success of their organisation. An organisation, no matter its size, is quite literally nothing without the people within it.  From customer service operatives, programmers and developers, engineers, to assistants, right the way through to management. Without great employees on board, your organisational goals will seldom reach their full potential.  Yet in an age of what can feel like never ending business change and challenge. The pressure placed on business owners to find, recruit and retain talen ..read more

How to return to the workplace well? This is the pressing focus taking priority in the plans of HR leaders in organisations of all sizes in 2023.  Understandably this shift in workforce planning strategy is timely and anticipated when you consider that it has been three years since the switch to largely working from home ushered in across organisations globally, resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.  The challenge now for HR is how to win back those employees to the office or physical work environment who have grown so accustomed to working from their home or alternative workplace. T ..read more

The world of business is facing challenging times right now. For many small, medium and growing business owners, the constant ebb and flow of risk management, change management and crisis resolution have certainly been heighted in recent years.  Yet in the fact of these challenges, one thing remains as a crucial component to the success of organisations large and small. And that’s culture – The culture of an organisation can make or break the success, longevity and ability to bounce back from set-backs, failures and what can present as insurmountable challenges.  Ultimately it is the ..read more

How can employers help returning employees return to work well? This question, along with those exploring how exactly to entice those outside the workforce due to sickness, caring responsibilities or following retirement. Have been prime topics of discussion from Government members to business leaders, as workforce talent shortages continue placing pressure on HR and business owners alike. With the UK reporting a staggering half a million people out of work due to long term sickness. In addition to 1.9 million women being economically inactive for caring reasons; be that caring for childr ..read more

Business owners and leaders are tasked with responding to the relentless pace of change in their organisations. The challenges of the past few years have accelerated the pace significantly. But to what extent will these continued changes impact the evolution of the role of Human Resources in the organisation? Continued developments in technology and specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI) are sweeping the globe and as a result reorganising the structure and design of roles and responsibilities from the Boardroom, to the Mailroom. What will this mean for HR in the future of your organisation ..read more

The greatest asset that every organisation has are its people. Throughout all stages of the organisational life cycle, the challenge of getting the people piece right forms the basis for how successful your organisation will go on to become.  Human Resources (HR) Management and the steps to getting the right processes, practices, policies and ways of working are vital. But perhaps especially so when the organisation is first starting out and evolving in its stages of growth. The central functions that HR will become responsible for as your organisation establishes and commences its operat ..read more