In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, effective employee management is essential for businesses of all sizes, across all industries, striving to succeed and maintain a competitive edge. However, with the boom of digital data and the complexity of HR processes, it’s surprising to see that many businesses are still very much reliant on manual approaches to managing their staff.  As businesses grapple with questions surrounding collaborative technologies, changing work dynamics, talent retention and employee engagement, it becomes increasingly evident that traditional manual appro ..read more

Data-Driven Decisions: Utilizing HR Analytics to Optimize Your Benefits Program In today’s highly competitive business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to gain a strategic advantage. One area that has garnered significant attention in recent years is the utilization of data and analytics to drive informed decision-making processes. This approach has proven particularly valuable in human resources (HR), where data-driven insights can lead to more effective employee management and cost optimization. The Importance of a Comprehensive Benefits Program A well-designed benefits ..read more

In today’s changing business environment, keeping up with the competition requires effective communication and efficient processes. One key tool that can significantly boost productivity and teamwork within a company is an intranet system for employees. By offering a hub for staff to access information, collaborate on projects, and stay in touch with their colleagues, such a system can transform the operational dynamics of a company. Nevertheless, no company relies on a communication system alone. Various tools such as project management systems, customer relationship management (CRM) softwar ..read more

In an increasingly diverse workplace, discussions about gender identity have become essential for fostering inclusivity and equity. CEOs, HR Executives, and ERG Leaders play a critical role in creating a safe and respectful environment where conversations about gender identity can thrive. Here’s a comprehensive guide to navigating these discussions effectively. 1. Educate Yourself: Begin by educating yourself about gender identity and related terminologies. Understand the spectrum of gender identities, including transgender, non-binary, and genderqueer. Reputable resources like GLAAD’s Media ..read more

Change is a part of business growth. Seamless, successful leadership transitions should move companies forward rather than cause hiccups. Organizations that experience steady growth have a plan and set of steps to keep operating no matter who’s in charge.  Some things that help when a new manager comes in are common sense. Others may require a bit of thought and planning. Here are the top things you can do to pave the way for a new executive and prepare new management and employees for any coming changes.  1. Know You Aren’t Alone Experts predict higher CEO turnover in 2024. Reasons ..read more

A new survey* has revealed that Brits are the most scared of public speaking required during a job interview (32%). The top three most anxiety-emerging scenarios fall into a workplace environment and  21% of individuals admit to hating and avoiding public speaking completely. According to Google search data, 1,300 people search for “Public Speaking Courses” each month in the UK, it seems that while we have this fear – many are open to developing this skill and conquering their phobias. With this in mind, individuals were surveyed from across the UK to explore the fear behind public speak ..read more

Remember, no-one has ever turned to their boss and asked to be more engaged. What we’re really measuring are the conditions to be engaged. Remember too, no-one has ever been interested in engagement as a pure number, what they want to know is how to preserve or improve that number. But you do need to know what you’re measuring, and most of the big providers don’t agree. If Gallup say that 23% of the global workforce are engaged, if Gartner say 31%, if in 2020 Peakon had the figure at 41%, and if Kincentric say it 67%. That means that they are measuring differen ..read more

Businesses should avoid making rash decisions over flexible working requests in light of recent amendments to the Employment Rights (Flexible Working) Act 2023, which now gives staff greater rights when it comes to requesting flexible working, says Crown Workforce Management’s flexible working consultant Neville Henderson. Agreeing to too many flexible working requests could impact one’s ability to meet customer demand, while rejecting a request without an evidence-based reason could now land a business in legal trouble, argues Neville, who is urging all businesses to collate evidence on how ..read more

Multinational companies face an ever-changing set of challenges and opportunities in an increasingly globalized world. One of the key areas that has seen significant evolution over the last three years is the practice of Multinational Pooling for employee benefits. While many organizations have heard of captive arrangements or local profit-sharing agreements, Multinational Pooling is often overlooked. What is Multinational Pooling? Multinational Pooling is a mechanism that links employee benefits plans worldwide. This solution has been instrumental in streamlining benefits administration acro ..read more

“What would I eliminate if I had a magic wand? Overconfidence,” stated the Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman. In business it drives CEOs to take excessive risks, engage in value-destroying mergers, the low-paid to overly strive for bonuses, and key staff to dismiss feedback. But it’s not being eliminated anytime soon. As Kahneman explains, overconfidence “is built so deeply into the structure of the mind that you couldn’t change it without changing many other things.” Since businesses and HR directors have to live with overconfident employees, it’s helpful to understand this trait in detail. Res ..read more