The light and dark side of confidence at work

21 April 2024

Luís Santos-Pinto

Research shows that there are benefits, as well as costs to being overconfident. It impacts recruitment, teamwork, compensation, promotions, and...

Revealed: The missing puzzle piece in employee engagement strategies

21 April 2024

Melissa Arronte, PhD

Employee activation cultivates an environment where employees are empowered to share their ideas in real time, and are mobilised to...

The unfounded demise of human workers: A bold rebuttal

20 April 2024

Keith Gait MBA CCXP

Predictions about technology replacing humans seems to be defying logic and generating sensational headlines. Recently, an article emerged from this void...

Why private equity firms need a human capital strategy

20 April 2024

Andrew Rodgers and Robin Lewis

PE firms can de-risk their investment with an effective human capital strategy, enabling them to mitigate post-deal performance reduction, cultural...

How to achieve a more seamless process with the right HR technology

19 April 2024

Marcus Beaver, UK&I Country Lead - Alight Solutions

Financial year-end provides businesses with the chance to analyse past performance and make strategic recommendations for the year ahead. For...

Government’s slow regulatory response to umbrella company abuse

19 April 2024

Crawford Temple

The Government has promised to provide more information on how it is planning to tackle tax avoidance in the umbrella...

How to streamline HR Decision-making with advanced assessment tools

15 April 2024

Daniel Martin

This need has driven the transition from traditional paper-based methods to cutting-edge digital HR assessment tools, promising to mitigate financial...

Why flexible benefits have never been more in demand

13 April 2024

Rob Whalen

Over the past several years, it has become increasingly clear that benefits aren’t keeping pace with shifting employee demands and...

A complete guide to typing comfort

12 April 2024

Angela Yates

Unsure about the necessity of wrist rests during DSE assessments or experiencing discomfort while typing? Dive into our comprehensive guide...

Balancing automation with human interaction is the Key to best recruitment

12 April 2024

Roger Clements, Chief Growth Officer at Matrix

As the world hurtles towards an increasingly digitalised landscape, our HR, recruitment and background screening industry finds itself at a...

How to encourage commuter cycling in your workplace

11 April 2024

Floor Jansen

Despite the benefits of active travel, a whopping 68% of people commute to work by car. With a view to...

Can the ‘ripple effect’ of culture and kindness lead to a brighter future?

11 April 2024

Dr Nik Kotecha OBE DL

This Stress Awareness Month, Dr Nik Kotecha OBE DL examines how the 'ripple effect' of culture and kindness can lead...

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