In today’s fast-changing and often unpredictable world, learning agility is a skill in high demand. In this article, we’ll take a good look at learning agility; what it is, why it matters for organizations, how to assess it, and how to build it. Here goes! ContentsWhat is learning agility? A definitionWhy learning agility matters for…
Many HR professionals had to make tough decisions this year and will probably have to make some more in the (near) future. Perhaps it’s time for a new way to look at these decisions. In this article, we talk about reconciliation and servant leadership as two big opportunities for HR to make a difference in…
Organizations often think of coaching as a development tool but it’s more than that, it’s a mindset. In this article, we’ll look at the coaching culture. We’ll share a definition and describe what it can look like, and we’ll touch on what HR traditionally has been doing in terms of coaching. We’ll also look at…
During a recent episode of AIHR Live, I spoke with Barry Flack, Global HR Leader and Strategist, about effective collaboration in the workplace and the key ingredients for success in this area. This article is a round-up of our fascinating conversation. Enjoy! ContentsImportance of effective workplace collaborationWhat role does HR play in highly collaborative organizations?Pitfalls…
As companies are trying to strike a balance between remote work and the office, activity-based working could emerge as one of the solutions. In this article, we take a closer look at activity-based working. What is it, what are its benefits and drawbacks, and what best practices can help you get started? Here goes! ContentsWhat…
Job candidates want to be selected when they interview. Hiring managers and recruiters want to find the right person as fast as possible and fill the position. However, the “right person” can sometimes be lost through interviewer bias. It’s a problem for candidates and hiring managers alike. In this article, we’ll take a closer look…
A recruiting manager, a recruitment marketeer, a data analyst, a sourcer… as talent acquisition becomes more and more sophisticated, so does the configuration of recruitment teams. In this article, we take a good look at the talent sourcer. What do they do, what does their job description look like, how much do they earn, and…
We all know an employee who always goes the extra mile, right? That one person who goes above and beyond for their co-workers and the company. They may not even know it themselves, but what they’re demonstrating is called organizational citizenship behavior. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at organizational citizenship behavior, its…
Most organizations today work with different types of temporary employees and have developed a contingent workforce as a result. In this article, we’ll zoom in on the contingent workforce. We’ll look at trends, contingent workforce management, and share three best practices. Let’s dive in! ContentsWhat is a contingent workforce?Contingent workforce trendsBenefits of a contingent workforce…
There can be plenty of reasons to rehire a former employee. In today’s article, we’ll take a look at the pros and cons of rehiring people who have previously worked for your company. We’ll also discuss best practices and share a rehire policy example. Here goes! ContentsPros of rehiring a former employeeCons of rehiring a…