The way businesses operate is rapidly changing, and we’re moving into an era where companies understand the importance of putting people first. Enter People Operations, or People Ops as it’s often called. But what exactly is People Operations and how does it differ from a traditional HR department? What are their role and key priorities?…
Layoffs. Talent shortage. Restructuring. Employee engagement concerns. The list of complex problems faced by HR professionals today goes on and on. These problems can’t be solved by individual stars. Instead, multi-disciplinary teams must be formed that approach organizations as complex, holistic systems and recognize the value of collaboration to create an integrated approach. Yet, not…
Very often, organizations invest time and money in employee engagement plans without understanding their strategic implications. For example, implementing a trendy employee engagement initiative without knowing whether workers can benefit from it, or spending money on a program without first deciding whether or not the employee is interested in participating. Merely claiming to strengthen employee…
I have a news app on my smartphone that pushes the number of positive COVID-19 tests in the Netherlands on a daily basis. In the same message, they mention the absolute difference with the day before. Those numbers can be pretty frightening. What the message does not mention is the number of tests of that…
Digital employee experience is becoming a progressively larger and more integral part of the overall employee experience, especially with the expansion of remote and hybrid work environment options. Let’s explore the main benefits and challenges of digital employee experience and how HR can reinforce one that supports the business success of your organization. What is…
The Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR) is pleased to announce that our courses and certificate programs are now available in Talentsoft Content. Talentsoft Content is a content service offered within the Talentsoft Learning and Talent solution that is used by thousands of organizations across Europe. HR Professionals who work at organizations that use Talentsoft Content,…
At a time when the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is creating uncertainty, it is also flattening wage growth. Open conversations about pay have become much more critical for employee engagement and productivity. In response, many companies are reworking their compensation philosophy and policies or planning to do so. In this article, we aim…
Business leaders are looking to a new era of ethical and responsible business. Going forward, the right thing to do must be routinely informed not only by the law but by their companies’ own values and principles. What constitutes an ethical culture in organizations and why is it essential? And how can HR contribute to…
Arguably, the strongest predictor of business impact is the ability to understand the business, or business acumen. This skill is underdeveloped in HR. Indeed, 4 in 10 CHROs consider business acumen the most lacking skill in HR talent. So what is business acumen in HR, and how can you develop this competency? ContentsWhat is business…
The Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR) is thrilled to announce a unique partnership with Northeastern University. HR professionals that have successfully obtained a certificate for selected AIHR training programs can now request transfer credits to work towards a graduate degree at the College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University. Fast track your MSc in HRM…