Performance Management - why do we do it? The term performance management has been with us for some time, developed out of "appraisals", Performance Management remains one of the consistently used phrases in the human resources and management field. Recently the CIPD has conducted some research into performance management recently and the responses from 507 people are interesting.This short article looks at three of the outputs from that research and explores the potential meaning for HR, … [Read more...] about What is Performance Management? CIPD Research
The future of HR in an ever shrinking world of work
The world of work has changed, but is HR changing fast enough? What is the future of HR?It is all very well saying that HR needs to do things differently as well as different things, but what things? How? Why? Where has HR come from? It helps to understand the history of HR a little.In the UK the CIPD track this on their web site and capture the early journey in this statement: The CIPD, as we know it today, started life in 1913 as the Welfare Workers’ Association. We’ve been helping … [Read more...] about The future of HR in an ever shrinking world of work
Breaking Good: office coffee breaks unite workers and stimulate creativity
Coffee breaks are a very important part of the work culture and provide employees with an excellent way to bond. While the coffee break was only brought into the work environment relatively recently, it has been a growing trend in the last century to enjoy a cup of coffee mid-morning. This pick-me-up can optimise productivity all day long, as well as give employees some personal time to talk or relax. Healthier EmployeesCoffee doesn’t just lead to a happier state of mind; it also has a … [Read more...] about Breaking Good: office coffee breaks unite workers and stimulate creativity
