Absence is an issue faced by all businesses. The simple fact is that companies employ human beings and, naturally, they will need time off.
Yet, as the old business cliché goes, ‘time is money’ and time lost to absence can prove a big drag on productivity and, therefore, the amount of money brought...
Published: Oct 29, 2018
Workplace absence costs the UK economy £18 billion in lost productivity every year. With that figure on the rise (it’s predicted to reach £26 billion by 2030), you need an effective strategy to deal with absence proactively.
According to the latest CIPD 'Health and Well-being at Work' report,...
Published: Nov 09, 2018
Mental health-related absences are costing UK businesses £7.9 billion every year – and that’s just the effect of your employees not making it into work.
By training your managers to proactively manage mental health issues you can:
Improve morale and ensure employees feel supported
Help...
Published: Nov 09, 2018
The Post Office has come a long way since it all started nearly 400 years ago – building a network of 11,500 branches across the country to become the largest retail network in the UK. And that means a lot of people – enthusiastic, ambitious and customer-focused people.
The Post Office MyHR Help service...
Published: Nov 09, 2018
Never before has the management of talent been so crucial for any company. It is not only about attracting but retaining talent. With decentralised tools, this is becoming a bottleneck for many organisations where HR teams cannot implement quickly enough their ideas and plans.
This IDC study represents a vendor assessment...
Published: Nov 06, 2018
This IDC study represents a vendor assessment of the compensation management capabilities offered as part of an integrated talent management solution through the IDC MarketScape model.
This research is a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the characteristics that explain a vendor's success in the marketplace...
Published: Nov 06, 2018
This IDC study represents a vendor assessment of the performance management capabilities offered as part of an integrated talent management solution through the IDC MarketScape model.
This research is a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the characteristics that explain a vendor's success in the marketplace...
Published: Nov 06, 2018
Organisation design is a critical capability that organisations need to build in order to be adaptable in the face of today’s – and tomorrow’s – challenges.
In this white paper, written in partnership with the Corporate Research Forum, you'll discover:
Why organisation design matters...
Published: Nov 12, 2018
Organization design is a critical capability that organisations need to build in order to be adaptable in the face of today’s – and tomorrow’s – challenges.
In this white paper, written in partnership with the Corporate Research Forum, you'll discover:
Why organization design matters...
Published: Nov 12, 2018
On December 30th 2008 at the 25th Chaos Communication Congress in Berlin it was reported that a German research team explained how to eavesdrop on DECT based telephony conversations. With specialized equipment, this team was able to intercept DECT conversations if, as is sometimes the case, encryption is not activated....
Published: Jan 21, 2009
As the traditional role of HR continues to evolve, one thing is clear: HR pros want to be more productive and involved by handling bigger issues that directly impact the company and its bottom line.
Published: Mar 06, 2013
A December 2008 survey by CFO Magazine showed that 70% of CFOs can’t forecast more than a quarter out. Most budgets prepared for 2009 were out of date the moment the year started. In boardrooms across many industries and regions business has become really handson. “Strategy is great, but not today”, is...
Published: Aug 01, 2009
Every business wants to operate a safe workplace. While some workplaces are more dangerous than others -- a warehouse vs. an office, for example -- most businesses have experienced some sort of accident in the workplace. According to OSHA, businesses pay nearly one billion dollars a week in workers' compensation costs...
Published: Jan 01, 2013
We’ve come a long way since the days when a content management system (CMS) was simply a way to manage and update the content on your website. Today, a web CMS is just one type of technology you need to consistently deliver an excellent customer experience. While your web CMS is a crucial component, today you must...
Published: May 09, 2014