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- Date:
- 1 June 2021
- Type:
- Commentary and insights
The widespread introduction of homeworking in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought many challenges for employers - not least how to welcome new staff to the organisation when they are unable to actually bring them into the workplace itself. We cover six areas that HR should consider when planning a remote onboarding strategy.
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- Date:
- 27 May 2021
- Type:
- Podcasts and webinars
Dr Barbara Mariposa presents the practical steps that can be taken to adapt to change while maintaining good mental wellbeing.
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- Date:
- 25 May 2021
- Type:
- Commentary and insights
Many major companies treat their corporate governance responsibilities on workforce representation as a "tick-box exercise" according to a review of current practices by the Involvement and Participation Association.
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- Date:
- 18 May 2021
- Type:
- Commentary and insights
Appraisals can be daunting for both appraiser and appraisee, but they can be especially challenging in a virtual setting, when non-verbal cues cannot be read so easily. Nikki Squire, facilitator and co-founder at Strevas, outlines some of the common concerns and how to overcome them.
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- Date:
- 12 May 2021
- Type:
- Podcasts and webinars
How should HR implement hybrid working effectively? We talk to housing provider and XpertHR customer Orbit about how it has implemented its "WorkSmart" programme for 850 employees, and how it plans to continue this beyond the pandemic.
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- Type:
- Policies and procedures
A model policy to set out your organisation's approach to hybrid/blended working, when moving to this way of working.
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- Type:
- Letters and forms
A model employee survey to gauge your staff's attitude to, and appetite for, a move to the hybrid/blended working model.
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- Date:
- 26 April 2021
- Type:
- Commentary and insights
The scale and duration of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the enforced shift to home-based working has led many organisations to think about the future of the workplace and a move towards a hybrid or blended working model. Gemma Dale takes us through six areas for HR to consider as part of its planning process.
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- Date:
- 30 March 2021
- Type:
- Podcasts and webinars
How has HR risen to the challenges of COVID-19? Senior HR practice editor Noelle Murphy takes us through the latest findings from XpertHR's annual survey of HR roles and responsibilities.
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- Date:
- 18 March 2021
- Type:
- Podcasts and webinars
Gemma Dale, HR professional and coach and lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University, discusses what we have learned as a result of mass homeworking and how we can use this learning to shape future plans and working patterns for the workplace.