Human Capital Reporting: Breaking the Impasse

A third of FTSE 100 companies are withholding vital workforce related information from their annual reports, including skills challenges and employee turnover. New research from … Read more

Process vs. People: Closing the Divide

I am continuing to read Brian J Robertson's book "Holacracy" and reflecting on the ideas it introduces. It does describe what the sub-title promises: “The … Read more

Evolution, Not Revolution, Powers Innovation and Change

In organisms, each and every cell, both individually and as part of a larger organ, is a self-managing entity. This, with the concomitant capability to respond, adapt and change, is what enables the whole organism to survive and thrive. Every cell matters. It therefore seems abundantly clear that, for organisations to become more organic, the people need to be seen as cells and to be self-managing.

Why you should care!

Ultimately, employee engagement is about caring. But it is a two-way street. If you want your employees to care, then you first have to show them that you care. That is why every individual matters.

Leadership: Do Our Leaders Really Know What It Is?

True leadership isn’t about antiquated ideas of traditional leadership or leadership development, but about ensuring that you create a culture and environment in which everyone cares: in which everyone is a leader. That is why every individual matters.

Good versus Bad Bosses – Why Retention is the Wrong Measure

You might be surprised. I was. I had come to accept the idea that people quit their jobs primarily because of bad bosses. Yet, according … Read more

How far will you go?

Wellness, well-being and mindfulness are all becoming hot topics in the HR and business fraternity. It seems that there is a growing awareness of the … Read more

Beware WIIFM: Avoid Its Present Dangers

Virtually unheard of ten years ago, WIIFM – the acronym for What’s In It For Me – has become a surprisingly popular term in business. … Read more

Transforming Human Resources

You likely heard the news late last week that the Shell share price rose 7% in response to the news that the company was cutting … Read more

Turning “Human Resources” into “Humane Resources”

Last week I wrote about the strange dichotomy in organisations: their dependency on people while generally failing to take any account of the intrinsic drivers … Read more