Thanks to cancer research and development, survival rates have dramatically improved over the years. But the daunting fact remains that by 2020 nearly one in two (47%) of us will contract the disease during our lifetime*. With such a high ... View Article
Article by 7 August 2018
In summary: The seat you should be focused on is in the staff canteen Talk to people about their problems, stop guessing everything they need to know Drop perfectionism, start experimenting; the test & learn mentality is highly rewarding Measure everything and use the insight to improve, change or start again Invest in your analytical and storytelling skills
Article by 3 August 2018
Taking decisions is a natural consequence of being confronted with tantalizing situations and organizations are routinely expected to make sound judgments for ensuring the efficacy of their business practices, especially, to placate the key stakeholders.
Article by 1 August 2018
How many of you reading this have experienced that afternoon slump of energy after lunch? You feel lethargic, tired and it’s incredibly difficult to concentrate. Now multiply that feeling by the number of employees in your organisation. Could low energy ... View Article
Article by 31 July 2018
Having just had a minor internal flood at home, I’m in the process of claiming on my home insurance, which has caused me to reflect on my own industry’s performance. We all expect our insurance to pay out when we ... View Article
Article by 26 July 2018
The Stroke Association’s report A New Era for Stroke says that the condition causes more disabilities than any other illness. Traditionally a stroke is associated with older people, but in fact, Different Strokes, a charity supporting young stroke survivors, is ... View Article
Article by 24 July 2018
The summer is traditionally a great time for sports, with football, tennis and cycling recently gripping the nation. So whilst we enjoy a summer of world-class sport, how can employers capitalise on renewed interest in sport, encourage greater physical activity, ... View Article
Article by 19 July 2018
It can be an uncomfortable and frightening experience to fall ill overseas, during an assignment or business trip, where you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable accessing local healthcare. Issues associated with healthcare may even cause an overseas assignment to fail. It ... View Article
Article by 17 July 2018
Let’s think about the bigger picture that is the context in which HR operates. We are readily bewitched by our technology. People rush to buy the latest gadget even when it is beyond their means. Never mind that it might ... View Article
Article by 13 July 2018
Employer brand seems to be the new buzz word going around business. What is employer brand? According to the CIPD factsheet online it is: ‘…a set of attributes and qualities, often intangible, that makes an organisation distinctive, promises a particular ... View Article
Article by 11 July 2018