The four ‘realms’ of effective talent management

The four ‘realms’ of effective talent management

A fresh outlook While it is commonly accepted that talent management approaches need to change, many employers have been slow to embrace new ideas and concepts; risking their ability to manage the talent that they do possess and by extension endangering the future...
Will TUPE always be a nightmare for HR?

Will TUPE always be a nightmare for HR?

Mention the word “TUPE” to any HR team and watch their reaction: a pursing of the lips, a deep breath and a sigh as they recall past experiences. However, TUPE is not going away. In fact, with increased outsourcing, mergers, acquisition and competitive tender...
Coaching: When you don’t have all the answers

Coaching: When you don’t have all the answers

What do Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Richard Branson and a host of other successful business people all have in common? Aside, that is, from having been the face of some of the world’s most prominent brands? The answer: they are all advocates of coaching. The prominence of...
Don’t be a magpie: beware of initiative overload

Don’t be a magpie: beware of initiative overload

Anyone working in HR right now must be exhausted by all the latest trends and innovations we are supposedly meant to be on top of. Each day trade journals, social media and conferences bombard us with latest technologies and newest thinking around how we can drive our...