HR Innovation & Tech Fest

In preparation for Techfest and hosting our guest speaker, Marco van Gelder (Global Data Lead at Veldhoen+ Company), I have been pondering what Data-Driven Decision-Making means for mere mortals like me. I wanted to understand the evolution of organisational data analysis and how the traditional boundaries of data usage are influenced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the implementation of work automation software. Using organisational data is pivotal in informing the future direction of a business. And the advent of newfangled ...

Degrees are losing their lustre as the sole measure of competence. And it’s no surprise. With organisations across most industries identifying skills gaps and an inability to attract talent as their biggest barriers, people are starting to recognise the true value of skills as currency. While many employers still require a formal education,  it is no longer all about having the right degrees from the right universities. It’s about having the right skills for the right role. Here are 5 ...

If you’re wondering how best to hold on to your top talent, look no further than the human connection. According to McKinsey, 46% of workers cite an unmet desire to work with people who trust and care for each other, as a reason to quit. Our tech partner Enboarder and RedThread Research confirms just how critical the human connection is to businesses – according to their recent report, organisations with more connection are 5.4 times more likely to be agile, 3.2 times ...

The HR and L&D landscape is evolving, and it is important that we acknowledge and adapt to the changing demands of the new ways of work. Both businesses and employees now require more innovative approaches to thinking and a fresh perspective on how people are seen, heard, and led. Below I share my insights with five key points that emphasize these changes and explore how we can meet them within this evolving space: Employee Expectations have Changed: The dynamic nature ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become integral to our lives in today’s rapidly evolving world. However, while AI offers numerous benefits and conveniences, there is a growing concern about its impact on our ability to think independently. As we navigate this technological revolution, embracing the Time to Think principles is crucial, empowering us to retain and nurture our capacity for independent thought. In this post, we will explore how we can preserve our ability to think for ourselves amidst the advancements ...