Everyone will be affected in some way by the current economic downturn, it is a brave person who thinks they can carry on business as usual. In this paper we identify the general principles for operating under the current conditions and highlight the contributions the HR function can make to provide a framework for survival and prosperity.
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As times get tougher the strategies, processes and tools used for the assessment and selection of new and existing staff should be re-evaluated to ensure they meet the real needs of your business. This extract from CRF's research report of the same title provides a concise guide to the prevailing attitudes in the market and the ten key lessons learned, providing you with a benchmark for your organisation's approach.
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In an ever changing business world the retention of staff is one of the greatest challenges facing today’s HR Managers. In this paper we assess the key factors affecting retention and the tools HR Managers can deploy to ensure their business retains valuable staff.
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If ever there were a topic that evokes confusion and misunderstanding, it is that of 'HR Strategy' and the related job titles of 'Strategic Business Partner' and 'Strategic HR Director'. In this paper we discuss what it means to be strategic from an HR perspective and whether the business imperative for an ‘HR strategy’ really exists.
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Globalisation is everywhere. The influence of global markets is omni-present, having impacts on society and employment directly and indirectly. In this paper, Andrew Lambert, with George Yip, of Strategic Dimensions associate Corporate Research Forum (CRF) explains why every organisation needs to consider the consequences of globalisation for its operations.
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A primary concern of the HR outsourcing (HRO) market has been the lack of independent and objective data for rigorously evaluating the business case for HRO and its actual performance. This report by Anthoy Hesketh on behalf of Strategic Dimensions associate, Corporate Research Forum (CRF) is the first of its kind to bring together different stakeholders within HRO – including practitioners, suppliers, academics and consultants - to produce an independent, objective academic research project.
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The subject of personality testing is, and always has been, a contentious one. In this paper Strategic Dimensions Associate Adrian Furnham asks whether such tests are relevant, and even work, in assessing an applicant's personality.
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Measuring performance is critical to identifying areas for improvement – across organizations and in individuals. In this paper Strategic Dimensions Associate Adrian Furnham discusses the role of feedback in measuring an individual’s performance and the use of incentives to both reflect and reward success.
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With increasing concern amongst business leaders at the lack of skilled resource to meet demand in the UK market we examine how companies can manage the development of their staff to benefit the bottom line and ask, is training the luxury it once was or an integral part of corporate life?
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The concept of ‘flexible working’ is not new but is increasingly relevant in today’s market place. In this paper Strategic Dimensions Associate Adrian Furnham discusses the implications for companies and their staff.
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Strategic Dimensions Associate Adrian Furnham has conducted a survey of Senior and Middle HR managers to understand their views on a range of subjects including; What do HR managers read? What academic models do they follow? What psychometric tests have they heard about? And what do they believe are their personal drivers in their next career move? The results provide an invaluable insight into their knowledge and views.
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