Team building… fictional or functional?
‘Team building’ activities are an overused go to solution, for many managers whose teams aren’t working well. Promises such as “the transferrable skills learnt in team building activities can transform any group into a high-performing team…” can be alluring. Whether it’s an activity added to a team meeting, or an entire day out of the […]
Maximising Employee Growth: The Crucial Role of Online Feedback Tools
By LearningCog In the ever-evolving landscape of professional development, the significance of continuous feedback and 360 feedback cannot be overstated. Among the array of resources available, online feedback tools such as our Multi-Rater Assessment Tool, stand out as invaluable assets for helping employee growth and fostering a thriving workplace culture. When To Use The Multi-Rater […]
If you specialise in Team Building we want to hear from you!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in January we’ll be focussing on Team Building. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help HR industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a Team Building […]
How to handle the Christmas party season
By Michelle Hobson, HR Services Director at Moorepay ‘Tis the season to be jolly, and as the annual Christmas party approaches, businesses need to consider their role as employers. Beyond the merriment and festive cheer, employers bear significant responsibilities during and after the official party. The post-party events, potential liabilities, and the wellbeing of their […]
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT MONTH: It means so much more than job satisfaction
HR approaches to employee engagement in UK workplaces is unrecognisable from even a decade ago Amidst a rapidly changing hybrid work environment, technological advancements, and shifting employee expectations post-COVID, HR professionals have been compelled to rethink and revitalise their engagement strategies. This article examines the key developments that have shaped employee engagement today, based on […]
Should we invest in something that can drive employee engagement?
Employee engagement has been a thing since the first employees were hired by the first employer. It is not new and organisations that intend to have engaged people do not need to create anything new to make it happen. All that’s new about it is the size of the data stack that helps us understand […]
5 Minutes With… David Collington, Partner and Head of Benefit Consulting at Barnett Waddingham
In the latest instalment of our HR industry executive interview series, we spoke to David Collington (pictured, above), Partner and Head of Benefit Consulting at Barnett Waddingham, about the increasing focus we’re seeing on the physical and mental wellbeing of employees, the importance of taking a holistic approach to both, and how AI will become […]
SUCCESSION PLANNING MONTH: How to choose right partner for your project
Succession planning, a strategic process of identifying and developing new leaders to replace old ones when they leave, retire, or are unable to continue, is critical for the continuity and stability of any organisation. For Human Resource (HR) Managers, selecting the right partners and solutions for succession planning is a task that requires careful deliberation. […]
New online learning tool from HSE to help businesses tackle stress
The Health & Safety Executive’s (HSE) Working Minds campaign has released what it calls a ‘much-needed’ new online learning tool, designed to help employers and employees prevent work-related stress. Businesses are encouraged to sign-up for the free-to-use tool to understand what they need to do to comply with the law. provides the simple and effective […]
Training & Development Summit: registration now open for June’s event!
Registration is now open for the annual Training & Development Summit, taking place on the 17th and 18th June 2024 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow. This two-day event allows you to explore the latest insights and solutions within the industry to help you prepare for every eventuality. Your free pass includes; – A corporate “speed-dating” itinerary of […]
