Don't base HR technology decisions on what's "cool"
Steering clear of trendy new tools - or "shiny balls" - can help HR teams overcome the biggest obstacle to effectively implementing new technology, according to an international expert. » more »
Metrics, analytics & data (96 items)
Don't just cost initiatives, cost inaction
HR managers who are struggling to secure budget to achieve their goals should quantify the dollar cost of not executing their strategy, and present a business case from a risk perspective, says Aon Hewitt managing director of people risk, Robyn Perkins. » more »
"Missing link" in job evaluations can blow out HR budgets
Salaries too often only reflect internal equity considerations and external market drivers, ignoring a role's true contribution to the organisation, argues a human capital expert. » more »
First reporting season shows employers are 'failing' on gender equality
Employers' gender-equality efforts are failing because organisations aren't taking a strategic approach to the problem, according to Workplace Gender Equality Agency director Helen Conway. Meanwhile, a guide released today aims to show employers exactly what to focus on. » more »
HR talent market tightening; data critical to planning
Employers that ignore workforce data when hiring for their HR departments will soon hit roadblocks, as growth in the sector outpaces the general labour market over the next five years, warns a talent sourcing strategy expert. » more »
The next HR evolution: Bridging talent acquisition and talent management
Knocking down the divide between the talent acquisition team and the rest of HR can improve the whole department's ability to produce relevant insights for business leaders, argues a consultant. » more »
Simple workplace rituals can foster innovation
Demands from above to foster a more innovative workplace need not be daunting for HR professionals, says innovation consultant Nils Vesk. » more »
Webcast: HR innovation nightmares - and their antidotes
Your organisation wants to be more innovative, and it's looking to you to make it happen. How do you create a workable, profitable innovation structure that enables your people not only to create great ideas, but also to implement them cost effectively? » more »
Why HR should calculate the cost of people risk
When 'risk' is brought up in an HR context, it usually involves workplace hazards or people practices that could lead to injury or lawsuits. But HR professionals should start viewing 'people risk' more broadly, according to Aon Hewitt's managing director of people risk, Robyn Perkins. » more »
Stop "measuring history" - plan with meaningful data
One of the most common workforce strategic planning mistakes is caused by over-reliance on lag data rather than lead data, says human capital expert Colin Beames. » more »
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