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..

How to Harness HR Tech to Optimise the Employee Lifecycle

The HR tech ecosystem is massive and can be overwhelming. Let’s break it down step by step and see how HR tech can support your business across the entire employee lifecycle.

If You’re Not Doing Situational Leadership, You’re Failing Your Team

The key to mastering situational leadership is sharing with your team member that you’re using it. This transparency helps both parties understand the context of the work and how they’ll each contribute to getting things done. So, What is situational leadership?

How to Run a Compensation Round

You’ve just wrapped up your half-yearly or annual compensation round. Even though you thought you had everything under control this time, it still turned out to be a real energy-drainer. Let’s make sure you’re better prepared for the next round.

When is Someone Ready to be Promoted?

Let’s talk about a common dilemma in HR: knowing when someone is truly ready for a promotion. It’s super important not to confuse a pay raise for good performance, with a promotion, as they serve different purposes. So, how do you figure out if someone is ready to move up the ladder?