How intercultural training can improve assignee performance abroad
By Joanne Danehl (pictured), Global Director of Intercultural, Language and Partner Support Services at Crown World Mobility For international assignees, adapting to new working environments is a fundamental part of the experience. With changes ranging from learning a new language to mastering new technology, when embarking on assignments abroad, a whole host of challenges arise. […]
Five of the fastest-growing AI roles to watch out for in 2023
As the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) talent skyrockets, five of the fastest growing AI roles to watch out for have been revealed. Sarah Wyer, Data Architect specialising in Analytics, Automation and AI at FDM Group writes… AI is advancing quicker than anyone could have anticipated, and the floodgates have opened to pave the way […]
Protecting employees and company data in a remote-work world
iStorage CEO, John Michael, argues that management of remote and hybrid workers, whether for security or ensuring proper work/life balance, doesn’t need to be heavy-handed if the correct tools are in place… The increased flexibility of the modern office has proven popular for employees and employers alike. Workers are feeling the benefits: 78% of a […]
Transforming the employee lifecycle in a digital workplace
The talent crisis continues to place enormous pressure on HR teams. The goal is not only to recruit and retain skilled employees but also to ensure each individual maximises their potential to deliver value to the business for as long as possible. In a hybrid working environment, the quality of the digital experience now has […]
AI at work: How businesses can use artificial intelligence to their advantage
The capabilities and impact of AI have long been in discussion within the science and tech-sphere, and perhaps even longer been a source fascination for the wider public within science fiction. Now, with the rise and success of AI applications, such as ChatGPT, the AI discussion has found itself flung into the mainstream like never […]
Reshape your absence management strategy through AQ and AI
No doubt you’ve probably felt the mounting pressure of managing employee absences. Traditional approaches seem less effective against a backdrop of rapid change, hybrid working and digital transformation. For a moment, let’s reconsider how we might perceive and handle absence management. Often, organizations view absences as setbacks — disruptions that chip away at productivity and […]
Applying PhDs in the non-academic world
The commercial environment can feel jarringly different to the university space, not least because it is usually driven by factors other than the pure pursuit of knowledge. Researchers have a great deal to offer the world beyond academia, but, as Dr John Miles, CEO of Inkpath, writes, knowing where and when to deploy these skills […]
Maximising learning impact with AI
Just a few months old, ChatGPT has already generated an unprecedented buzz within the business community. Particularly in the workplace, Generative AI tools hold immense potential across all HR areas to improve the employee experience, ranging from recruitment and onboarding to feedback and performance evaluations. But how can Learning and Development (L&D) professionals harness this […]
Closing the loop on the employee experience
Money is no longer the only, even the primary, motivator for many individuals. With companies still struggling to attract and retain talent, it is now essential to recognise a shift in employee values from remuneration to purpose, engagement and the flexibility enabled by a great digital workplace experience. As CHROs wrestle with changing employee motivations […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS)
Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) is the UK’s largest campus-based business and management school, and one of the select number of business schools to be triple accredited by AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS. We deliver original thinking and teaching, informed by – and informing – the contemporary commercial environment. A recent survey of 500 employees, in […]
