How HR Departments Should Manage Flexible Working Hours for Parents

How HR Departments Should Manage Flexible Working Hours for Parents

The term “hybrid workplace” has become increasingly common in recent times. While this is partially due to constraints associated with the recent pandemic, the fact of the matter is that such a trend is largely the result of technological advancements. It is, therefore, no surprise that more flexible working hours for parents are more realistic … Read more

Why Everyone Should Aim to Develop a High-Performance Culture

Why Everyone Should Aim to Develop a High-Performance Culture

Employees and companies alike aim to improve their skills for both personal and organisational growth. Read on to understand the value of a high-performance culture in the workplace. Company culture refers to an organisation’s behaviours, personalities, and values. Either by deliberate design or natural development, culture affects how your company functions and develops. Working towards … Read more

Key Ways a Sustainability Policy Can Enhance Your Workplace Culture

Key Ways a Sustainability Policy Can Enhance Your Workplace Culture

Sustainability is the buzzword of the moment, but with good reason. The environmental crisis we find ourselves in is only getting worse, and unless the world collectively makes changes, the impact on the planet will be devastating. Businesses are already starting to pave the way for better practises and implementing sustainability policies to encourage staff … Read more

Why Every Team Should Have a Buddy Program

Why Every Team Should Have a Buddy Program

The success of any business depends on its teams and, for the best results, each team member needs to feel confident and comfortable from their first days with the company. So, when you face the challenge of developing a corporate culture that will help your employees be more productive, it makes sense to consider buddy … Read more

Future HR Jobs: Where is Human Resources Heading?

Future HR Jobs: Where is Human Resources Heading?

Human resource management is heading into a working environment that has drastically changed. People no longer stay at jobs for a life time, instead, the average worker will change jobs every 4 years. Add to that the digital and technological transitions, the shift in workforce demographics and you have a landscape that will greatly impact … Read more

7 Toxic Factors That Damage Employee Relations

7 Toxic Factors That Damage Employee Relations

A shocking 48% of employees report experiencing abuse in the workplace. Additionally, Human Resource managers spend 24% of their time resolving employee relations disputes. Why are employee relations issues so prevalent and how can they be improved? If you are a Human Resource (HR) manager or business owner, you know that maintaining good employee relations … Read more

How Managers Can Create a Culture of Idea Sharing at Work

How Managers Can Create a Culture of Idea Sharing at Work

Multiple studies show that organisations with open cultures that emphasise collaboration and idea sharing are more successful than their peers. This success is mainly due to more productive, motivated, and loyal employees. From both a business and values standpoint, creating a culture that encourages collaboration and knowledge-sharing among employees and across hierarchies is critical. Don’t … Read more