Why is there such a buzz around Learning Cultures?
By Cameron Glennon – Learning Technology Consultant , Virtual College The phrase ‘learning culture’ is something that we hear a lot within Learning and Development, but what exactly does it mean, why do we want one, and what are the potential barriers? At the recent Learning Live conference by the LPI, ‘Creating a Learning Culture’ […]
How can calling out unacceptable behavior help HR leaders avoid an organisational crisis?
By Kim Foster, People Development Practice Manager, Connor Sexual harassment and fake news scandals seem almost to be everyday news lately, thanks to greater public awareness and less willingness from those in charge to turn a blind eye. While these big people issues are still mercifully rare, they can be devastating for all involved. So […]
Your Future Career unveils Apprenticeship campaign
The Apprenticeship campaign from Your Future Career will be reaching students, those influencing their career path and employers, with the aim of showcasing the amazing opportunities an apprenticeship can offer all involved, including both employers and potential employees. For more information, visit: https://www.yourfuturecareer.co.uk
Emotional support for men in the business world
By Lou Banks, Founder Coach & Facilitator, Rising Vibe Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in this country. Can we just let that sink in for a moment. The single biggest killer. It kills more men than cancer. Road traffic accidents. Heart disease. As a cold hard statistic, […]
Three crucial ingredients for brilliant leadership
By Sharon Platts, Director of Organisational Change, Connor HR leaders are relied upon to provide solutions to a range of organisational challenges, including talent strategy. Their influence is most critical in the boardroom, where they have the responsibility for the development and engagement of the senior management team. What does good leadership look like today […]
How to plan your wellbeing efforts
In our previous articles we discussed the eight steps to create a workplace wellbeing programme and how to assess your current workplace wellbeing. Now we take a closer look at how you can focus your total wellbeing efforts to identify the gaps in your current offering to implement additional strategies. As you plan where to focus your wellbeing […]
How to boost workplace morale as employment fears spike
By Julie Provino, Founder, VeryHR The UK is about to enter a significant phase of political and socio-economic uncertainty – the extent of which, perhaps, no other western country has experienced in a very long time. With an uncomfortable few weeks to go until Brexit, many people have a bleak perspective of what’s to come. This […]
8 steps to create a workplace wellbeing strategy
Prioritising workplace wellbeing not only looks after your staff, it can look after your business as well. In fact, recent data from the HSE revealed that 1.4 million UK workers suffer from work-related ill health (e.g. conditions such as stress, depression, anxiety, musculoskeletal disorders or other illnesses that are caused or made worse by work).1 Employee wellbeing […]
Why positive thinking leads to a more productive workforce
A positive workforce has many benefits for a company. It creates a better working environment, helps lessen stress, increases productivity and reduces days lost due to sick leave. We feel the difference when we interact with people who are positive and upbeat as opposed to people who are more negative and critical. There is evidence […]
GUEST BLOG: Engaging with Gen Z – An HR manager’s guide
By David Prosser, Head of Proposition Development, Towergate Health & Protection We are living in a unique era with five different generations all in the workforce at the same time and this has led to lots of talk, assumptions and myths about how to handle and communicate with each of the generations in turn. One […]
