IT decisions must consider end-users
Employers run the risk of disengaging their staff if the technology solutions they provide at work aren't chosen with the end-user in mind, says Future Knowledge director David Guazzarotto. » more »
Change management (136 items)
People management crucial to "change" success
Organisations that fail to manage the 'people' side of a new project or initiative vastly reduce the chances of it succeeding, research shows. » more »
Harness the emotions of change saboteurs
Most employees will happily follow a change process if efforts are made to engage them with it, but organisations should be on the lookout for change "saboteurs", says author Tony Lendrum. » more »
What HR should do in "the first 90 days"
When an organisation's leadership changes, HR professionals should seize the opportunity to become a strategic partner, says workforce strategist Stephen Walker. » more »
Business case strong for better ethics
Aside from the moral imperative, there is a strong business case for organisations to constantly foster an ethical culture, according to Institute of Executive Coaching director of education, Dr Hilary Armstrong. » more »
If your case for change is just a vision, don't expect support
If a case for change is not carefully prepared before it is presented to senior staff, "no one will buy into the process", according to a health and safety GM who says pointing to past mistakes can be a powerful motivator. » more »
How to identify - and debunk - common change-management myths
It is not enough to simply communicate a planned change; distinct parties need to prepare people and shape their behaviour, says Being Human managing director Catherine Smithson. » more »
Stay within budget, deliver on time, maintain your credibility
HR managers who carry out large-scale initiatives without applying project-management principles and tools risk wasting money and undermining their credibility, says Adaps organisational psychologist Joshua Wood. » more »
Neuroscience holds keys to employee engagement
HR professionals can learn a lot from neuroscience about how to design and implement successful workplace programs, says PageUp People's Sylvia Vorhauser-Smith. » more »
Your environmental credentials matter
Companies that want to be recognised as employers of choice in years to come will need to have strong environmental credentials, says Academy Green chief executive Mark Raven. » more »
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