4 HR considerations for your next merger or acquisition
Silver Cloud HR Blog
by SJ Hood
1w ago
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal moments in the evolution of a company. Whether your business has been bought and will be blending into something bigger or you’ve just acquired scrappy new team members, your company is growing and changing for good.  These transformative processes, however, can be filled with challenges. Especially when you’re integrating two very different organisations. As an HR leader, you’ll have to lead the blend of cultures, alignment of processes, and integration of systems. Which is a lot to contend with.  But you’re not alone. This is a look at ..read more
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Your HRIS business case: 10 questions to prepare
Silver Cloud HR Blog
by SJ Hood
1w ago
Your business case is just about ready. You’ve done all the research, you’ve backed it all up with data, and you know exactly what you need and why you need it. But the hard work isn’t over just yet.  There’s still more to do for a killer HRIS business case. When putting together a business case for a new HR system, you’ve got to be prepared for questions from senior decision makers. Writing your HRIS business case with your key stakeholders in mind will both show that you understand the business’ requirements and viability of the project and will also put you one step ahead when it comes ..read more
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How can we #InspireInclusion this International Women’s Day?
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by SJ Hood
2w ago
How do women experience the workplace? What are our common threads? And does being a woman hold us back or help propel us forward? For International Women’s Day 2024, we gathered our incredible team to hold a women-led conversation about their experiences as a woman and to consider what could make for a more inclusive workplace.   As an organisation with a female CEO and a largely female leadership team, we take these conversations very seriously and want to understand how to create an environment where all of our colleagues feel understood and cared for. The conversation covered a ..read more
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Why your people tech business case failed – common mistakes to avoid
Silver Cloud HR Blog
by SJ Hood
2w ago
Your existing HR system isn’t cutting the mustard anymore and you’re ready for something new. You’ve started doing your research, you have a good idea of what you need and you’re ready to create a business case to get the leadership team on board. At least, you’re pretty sure you are. But organisations in the current economic climate can’t take a risk on a project that hasn’t been fully fleshed out. Your business case had better be extremely compelling if you want it to succeed. Because a lot of them don’t.  So why do business cases for new HR tech fail? There can be a lot of reasons, but ..read more
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5 ways to improve employee well-being through data
Silver Cloud HR Blog
by SJ Hood
3w ago
Happy Employee Appreciation Day 2024! This event takes place every year on the first Friday of March and is meant to remind businesses and bosses to take the time to thank their employees and recognise the hard work they’ve done. But can organisations do more? Is there a way to make Employee Appreciation Day a more robust part of your HR calendar? Yes. Definitely. You can use this day as an opportunity to take action and use employee well-being data to drive your HR strategy going forward.  We create 328.77 million terabytes of data every day. That’s the equivalent of nearly 2 million e ..read more
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Over 500 businesses ‘named and shamed’ for failing to pay national minimum wage
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by SJ Hood
1M ago
Last week, HMRC released their Name and Shame list of employers who didn’t meet the standards for paying the National Minimum Wage (NMW) to their lowest paid employees. This list is part of the government’s efforts to better enforce the minimum wage and call out businesses that haven’t met that standard. According to the government, this is a key part of enforcing the NMW, in conjunction with fines.  This latest release is Round 20 of the list, but the scheme has been going on for some time. In 2018, the government reviewed the Naming Scheme to make sure it’s being done in the most effe ..read more
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The latest news in HR, payroll and people tech
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by Carine Lombard
1M ago
Welcome to February and the second edition of our HR, payroll, and people tech movers and shakers round up for the year! While the weather outside may be cold and damp, the HR, payroll, and people tech space is anything but stagnant. Despite a slower news month overall, the industry witnessed exciting partnerships and acquisitions that grabbed headlines. As we look forward to spring, anticipation builds for who will set new industry standards. Let's dive into the news that captured our attention this month! Workday We start our movers and shakers with Workday who has a total of three entrie ..read more
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The real cost of not updating your HRIS
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by SJ Hood
1M ago
In a tumultuous economic climate, it’s not hard to understand why many HRIS (human resources information system) and other people tech projects get put on hold. It’s, unfortunately, one of the most common outcomes for plans to make your HR more digitally advanced.   After all, it can be easy to see cost cutting, or moving budgets toward other projects, as the best solution when global finances take a turn. Surely your HR system isn’t in urgent need, especially when other parts of the business are looking for funds too – right? Undoubtedly, some of you have already heard these arguments ..read more
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Making the case for change: tips for creating an HR tech business case
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by SJ Hood
1M ago
Making the case for change (sometimes called a business case) is a critical part of shaping your people strategy to drive business objectives and create cultural changes. Particularly when it comes to investing in something like HR tech. Without making a clear case and obtaining business buy in, you’re unlikely to find the level of support and funding you need for a project like this.   But what should an HR tech business case for change do? A well thought-out  business case clearly defines the compelling reasons for change at the beginning of a project and is used to engage l ..read more
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The latest news in HR, payroll and people tech
Silver Cloud HR Blog
by Carine Lombard
2M ago
Welcome to January and the first edition of our HR, payroll, and people tech round up for the year! 2024 is predicted to be a big one for the HR, payroll and people tech sector, and we are here at the ready to report on all the movers and shakers who are at the forefront and leading the way by setting new industry standards. So without further ado, let's get started! Accenture The first congratulations of the year goes to Accenture who has completed its acquisition of Work & Co, a global digital product company that blends design, technology, and innovation to help companies create brea ..read more
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