Developing a diverse leadership bench that’s filled with the right (mid-level) leaders at all times is one of the top priorities for HR this year. In this article, we’ll share 15 key leadership competencies every HR professional should know and how to develop them within their workforce. ContentsWhat are leadership competencies?Types of leadership competenciesCompetencies for…
HR professionals need to continuously educate themselves on HR best practices and trends if they want to be successful in their role. An easy way to stay on top of your game is to read a couple of articles on your favorite HR blogs on a daily or weekly basis. Which blogs are worth following…
In this article, we take a look at digital capabilities in HR teams. Why are they important, what types of digital capabilities are key for HR professionals, how do you get started and what does the upskilling process look like? Here goes! ContentsWhy digital capabilities are important for HR teamsDifferent digital capabilities for HR professionals…
In 2020, many things went from offline to online, including HR conferences. In 2021, virtual HR conferences will remain a great way to speak with industry experts, listen to inspiring talks held by thought leaders, and connect with your peers. So, what better reason to get some of the top virtual HR conferences in your…
2020 has been an intense year for everyone, but particularly for HR professionals. They had to come up with solutions and answers nobody had a clue about while looking out for their employees and the business at the same time. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most important HR lessons from 2020.…
Everyone works for a paycheck. That’s direct compensation. But, there’s another side of compensation that’s important for employees too – their indirect compensation. In this article, we’ll take a good look at the latter; why it’s important, what’s the difference between direct and indirect compensation, and what are examples of indirect compensation? Here goes. ContentsWhat…
Despite your best efforts, your HR practices may be unfair to certain groups of people. To eliminate unfairness as much as possible, it’s important that you can recognize adverse impact. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at adverse impact; what is it, and why it is important to avoid. We’ll also share 9…
HR technology comes in all shapes and sizes. Selecting HR software can, therefore, be challenging. In this article, we’ll look at the HR tech selection process. We’ll discuss the preliminary steps, what stakeholders to involve, and key elements of an RFP. We’ll also share some HR technology vendor selection tips. Let’s get started! ContentsSelecting HR…
Coaching and learning agility have a lot in common. In this article, we’ll take a look at their similarities. We’ll also discuss how both individuals and HR can build learning agility and what role coaching can play in that. Let’s get started! ContentsHow coaching and learning agility relateTool vs. mindsetHow individuals can build learning agilityHow…
2020 has been a year unlike any other. COVID-19 has forever left its mark on the way we live and work. Though at the time of publishing we’re still living through the pandemic, we need to start preparing for a post-COVID world. In this article, we will reflect on 10 HR trends we’re expecting in…