Author: Sophie Heaviside
Exception vs expectation
When we start a new job we all want to make a good impression – when an important piece of work is on our desk, or a deadline is looming, we may work through lunch or put in some overtime. But what happens when that becomes the norm? Sophie Heaviside says lockdown has potentially made the situation worse.
Naked Recruitment
Sophie Heaviside argues that recruiting is a bit like dating. And with modern dating you usually make a judgement fairly quickly based on looks (by swiping left or right). Imagine if you recruited based on appearance alone? Sophie takes a light hearted look at what you’d be missing.
Boiling the Ocean with a Digital HR Transformation
James Bennett has been spending the best part of 30 years working with 100s of Clients on their transformation projects sharing the best of what he has seen from other transformations (best practices). Sophie Heaviside shares what she found out.
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Stopping the brain drain
33% of New Starters are looking to leave within the first 6 months. Two thirds go on to leave within a year. Sophie Heaviside asks why so few of us take the time to really think about how to welcome a new employee and stop that brain drain of talent you’ve spent so much time and effort attracting.
Winning the waiting game
Good HR professionals know that candidates are human beings who need to be kept informed and treated like humans rather than a number or a commodity. Sophie Heaviside argues this creates a great impression of the employer too.
Seriously? – I’m DONE with this Training
Even good technology won’t help an organisation where the real purpose is not fully understood in the first place. People – Process – Technology. Never forget all three. Sophie Heaviside relates an experience in an organisation that highlights what happens if it’s not thought through.
The State of Performance Management – Not a Laughing Matter
Only 8% of companies believed their performance management process was highly effective in driving business value. 58% said it’s not an effective use of time. Sophie Heaviside argues that a well thought out performance management structure can make all the difference to an employee’s perception of your business.
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