Productivity

Can you currently effectively identify and address your talent and skills gap?

In an evolving world of work, the only constant is the change that comes with it. The role of talent has been revolutionised by the use of data but still, we hear about talent functions not truly understanding their current business situation before trying to develop.

Where does your current focus lie within your talent journey? Is there more focus on recruitment than retention? Do you have an understanding of your current talent infrastructure?

Welcome to the new era of hyper-personalisation.

In this report, written by Jon Ingham, Director of the Strategic HR Academy, and brought to you by HRZone in association with UKG, we explore everything you need to know about hyper-personalisation and how companies can succeed in this new climate.

Customisation and personalisation are no longer enough in the shift towards more people-centric organisations. We need to uncover new ways of bolstering the employee experience while becoming much more attuned to the needs and lives of individual workers.

How can you effectively identify and address your talent and skills gap?

In an evolving world of work, the only constant is the change that comes with it. The role of talent has been revolutionised by the use of data but still, we hear about talent functions not truly understanding their current business situation before trying to make the next steps.

The majority of both Wall Street and Main Street believe we’re  heading towards a recession, with high inflation and supply chain issues just adding to the negativity. For growing businesses who aren’t sure how to prepare ahead of time, here are 10 tips that could make all the difference in preparing your company for an economic downturn.

Today, sales reps spend only 23% of their time on core sales activities and direct engagement with buyers. They spend an increasing amount of time on administrative chores like entering data into a growing number of disconnected sales tools.

Can workplace diversity be considered an actual competitive advantage or is it just something companies tend to boost about to improve their reputation?

I’m sure that you’ve noticed that there are plenty of articles online, as well as plenty of companies that are constantly hyping up the fact that diversity within the workplace has absolutely fantastic benefits.

Sofia February 16, 2022

Over thirty companies in the UK will join a four-day workweek pilot starting in June 2022. It’s part of a broader initiative to find ways to make the working day more efficient and productive. The question is, can this work in every business? 

Over the last 2 weeks, a global pilot scheme for a 4 Day Working Week was launched. In the UK, 30 companies, incorporating around 600 employees in total, will take part in the 6-month trial.