How to give effective feedback The art of of delivering and balancing recognition for a job well done and constructive criticism can sometimes feel like a bit of an art form.
The definitive Headcount Planning Guide Despite happening every year, headcount planning is a challenge for many companies, often ending in mis-alignment and frustration. Here’s how to crack it.
How to do an effective Performance Review if you’re a first time manager If you’ve recently been promoted or have a new manager in your department who has their own team for the first time, chances are, you (or your new manager) might be a bit daunted by the prospect of having to review their team’s performance for the first time. Here we take you through the steps.
How to do Succession Planning Succession planning is making sure you are ready for unexpected changes to your leadership team and key roles. Here we cover how to do it well and make sure you're ready.
How to evaluate jobs? Have you ever got into a debate with a business manager who is pushing to promote one of their team, but you’re pushing back as the change in scope doesn’t qualify as significant enough for a promotion in your eyes?
Should you hire external recruiters? Your CEO is on your back, the latest funding round has come in and the message is clear. To diversify our revenue streams, we need new talent, and fast. The only challenge is your recruiting team are already at full tilt handling backfills and the pre-existing open roles. So what to do?
What’s the difference between OKRs and KPIs? At their core, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) measure company performance. They can work together to guide and measure the success of an organisation, including what HR teams are doing to contribute.
How to use SMART targets in HR and People Teams? SMART targets are a way of constructing target that ensures they are clear, realistic and convey the necessary urgency, be it urgent or not. The acronym stands for: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound.
When do I put someone on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)? Have you ever been called into a room and been told the words no one wants to hear? We will be placing you on a performance improvement plan to ensure you have clarity on where we see the need for you to improve. During this period there will be frequent
What is Systems Thinking and why is it important for HR? Ever been in a project and you’re waiting on someone to reply to your email with the data you’ve asked them to provide? Then you already know about dependencies, which is actually the basis of Systems Thinking. Everything is connected and problems rarely exist in isolation..