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People ask me, "Why is human resources important, Kim?" and I always answer, "Because your organisation is about your people. Without...

Even though agile is now mainstream, companies still struggle to change at the organisational level. The existing agile frameworks and...

These days, it’s impossible not to discuss the human resources space without at least mentioning the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 has...

HR advice for small businesses: 6 tips for success Small businesses can’t always afford a dedicated HR department, so you’re going to...

2021 HR trends will be influenced by the pandemic as the working environment has been completely re-shaped. The trends for next year will...

As HR rethinks the current HR operating model to be more agile, these three steps will help to define strategy and outcomes and ease...

Building critical skills and competencies continues to top the list of priorities for HR leaders in 2021. Also, on the radar —...

This year, businesses across the globe went from talking about remote working plans to rapidly putting them into action. As a result of...

We understand that as a SME business you are faced daily with controlling costs whilst at the same time building your business, managing...

Overview Managing the impact of the menopause at work is important for both workers and employers. For the worker experiencing symptoms:...

2020 was the year that HR was required to react to the unexpected, but it’s now time to plan for the known challenges in the coming year....

Will working from home continue after lockdown? Homeworking, in some capacity, is likely to become the norm for an increasing number of...

For many of us, work is a major part of our lives. It is where we spend much of our time, where we get our income and often where we make...

Are you prepared for the end of the transition period? The Withdrawal Agreement acknowledged by the EU and UK government stipulates a...

Over this year we have seen a lot of media attention around the incidents of abuse, bullying and domestic violence, it appears that the...

A Major Concern for Companies Throughout the World Bullying has been a concern linked to mental problems, stress, and suicides throughout...

What does the workplace of the future look like? Cast you mind back to January 2020. It feels like it belongs to another age. Squeezing...

AGE DISCRIMINATION IS A REFLECTION OF A PREVAILING ATTITUDE IN OUR SOCIETY – AND, THEREFORE, THE WORKPLACE. ALL TOO OFTEN, WE THINK OF...

ARE YOU READY FOR BREXIT? What do you need to do until 31 December 2020? The Withdrawal Agreement acknowledged by the EU and UK...

“Employees are a Company’s greatest asset. They’re your competitive advantage. You want to attract and retain the best; provide them with...