I read an interesting article last October about the role of HR in preparing companies for the GDPR, and it struck a chord with me. Actually, it rang a bell in my head loud and clear.
Now almost a year later, I find that much of what I thought and felt a year ago about HR taking control is still true today – and all the more urgent, given that we are now four months post-GDPR enforcement.
Read MoreThe world around us is moving at a phenomenal pace that is likely to speed up as technology continues to evolve. Within HR that means that not only must we be prepared to respond, but we must also ensure our people are prepared to respond to the needs of the business, to the demands of the marketplace, and anticipating the changes in the technologies around us. Watch our latest video featuring Josh Bersin, Michelle Deneau, Heather Whiteman and Michael Arena to learn more.
Read MoreFor a long time the HR and recruitment function has struggled to attract the best and brightest talent. That said, we’ve been on the cusp of some exciting change for some time and right now feels like the inflection point. Specifically, there are three linked trends which make me bullish: The HR and recruitment function is not only experiencing a paradigm shift, but also a technological and a talent revolution at the same time.
Read MoreGiven that half of the world was on holiday, August was a surprisingly prolific month for high-quality people analytics and future of work articles. My 12 favourite ones are presented here…
Read MoreEmployee experience is the new battleground in the war for talent. How can HR design a compelling Employee Experience and manage it at scale? Our new EX maturity model offers an implementation roadmap and readiness diagnostic to help HR executives focus limited resources on the right actions and align with their digital HR strategy.
Read MoreCompanies are starting to realize that there is competitive advantage to understanding their people. With that in mind, demand for analytical understanding in HR is rising. In the past few years, People Analytics has gone from a niche field to a mainstream focus for HR departments globally.
With that new attention, there’s a corresponding interest in learning about People Analytics, but from the reporting on the topic it can seem daunting to dive into the numbers. To help out there, I’ve been on a mission for a few years to try to make People Analytics / HR Analytics more accessible.
Read MoreJuly was a momentous month in terms of both the quality and quantity of people analytics articles. As such, I’ve extended my usual collection of my ten favourite articles to twelve this month as well as highlighting the best podcasts and videos from July.
Read MoreIf you work for a company that has a human resources department, or are responsible in some way to fill the role of human resources within a smaller company, I would hope that you've heard some of the hype surrounding people analytics over the last year or two. Perhaps you’ve heard it called talent analytics or HR analytics, but at the end of the day it all refers to the same thing.
Read MoreIn tribute to the World Cup, I’ve extended the usual 10 articles to an XI this month. I’m confident that this line-up could take on anyone:
Read MoreAI is changing our lifes in many ways. From automation of repetitive time-consuming tasks, to the augmentation and amplification of human capabilities, AI has the potential to radically transform the way we live and work. For HR, this means not only an opportunity but also an urgency to adapt and adopt. Companies already taking advantage of AI in HR see gains in recruitment and selection efficiency, better (unbiased) decision making and improved employee experience.
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