By Nick Laird - hrmostinfluential.co.uk Nick Laird, CCO at Ceridian discusses some of the changes he is seeing in HR and wider business practice. Last year, Ceridian in the UK dealt with 170 situations, where companies decided to make substantial changes. These all, big or small, required...
By James O'Brien - mashable.com There is a human-resources future out there — one in which online resume databases, social media profiles, records of employment, and even scanned business cards and job applications come together to identify the best prospect in a crowd. It is a...
Find out how one company is exposing youth to the business world through an experiential learning model, fostering the development of business literacy and leadership skills. By Ladan Nikravan - clomedia.com When I research Gen Y, my focus is almost always on those already in the workforce,...
By Paul Finch - channelweb.co.uk The market for talent management systems is growing, as is the market for core HR management systems. Most organisations other than microbusinesses have some kind of HR department, with recruitment processes and a need to manage personal details securely. New PAYE requirements such...
By Charles Elvin - hrmagazine.co.uk Charles Elvin, chief executive at the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), explains why performance bonuses may not be the best use of funds when it comes to rewarding and motivating staff In the same day that the High Pay Centre unveiled...
Despite continuing investments in leadership development, only a few top performers account for most organizations’ successes. What are the problems with current approaches to developing the top tier? By Ralph Jacobson - clomedia.com An organization’s long-term success depends on employing effective leadership development solutions. Each year, organizations...
By Caitlin Nobes - hcamag.com Did you start your career in HR? If you did, you’re in the minority. Most HR professionals (84.8%) moved into HR from a different business line, according to a recent study. Just 15% started out in HR, and more than half said...
By Rob Gray - hrmagazine.co.uk From hospitals to banks, strengths-based recruitment is gaining kudos as the best way to identify those applicants who will bring the most to an organisation, despite not necessarily being the most able on paper. Hiring the right employees is vital for any...
Nucleus Research examines new technologies and tools that are improving sales managers’ ability to measure and enhance the performance of their sales teams. Nucleus sees the future of sales performance management as integrated with CRM and collaboration technologies, enhancing managers' ability to provide real-time coaching...
By Maren Hogan - business2community.com Can Staffing be Sexy? That was the title of a recent Staffing Stream blog article and it took me a bit by surprise. Actually, I posted something on Twitter to the tune of: “Can Staffing Be Sexy? No. (I jest).” But can it...