Why conduct regular HR Health checks

What Is an HR Health Check? An “HR Health Check”, sometimes referred to as an HR Audit,systematically reviews your organisation’s human resources processes, covering HR policies and compliance, performance management and engagement initiatives. Rather than just ticking the box, the health check process incorporates surveys and other feedback mechanisms to reveal hidden inefficiencies, potential risks, […]
Achieving success in remote and hybrid work: The role of feedback

Remote and hybrid work options have become essential for organisations aiming to attract and retain talented individuals. Working from home offers considerable advantages, including shorter commutes and access to a broader talent pool. Yet, the shift to remote teams also brings unique challenges. For HR professionals, ongoing feedback is crucial to keep employees feeling supported […]
Best Practices for Your 360 Degree Surveys

Are you looking to gain comprehensive insights into your team’s performance? A 360 degree survey might be just what you need. But how do you ensure you’re getting the most out of this powerful tool? Let’s walk through some best practices to help you make your 360 degree feedback process genuinely effective. Define Your Goals […]
Benefits of a Growth Mindset in Your Business

Adopting a business wide Growth Mindset means understanding that an organisation’s capacity to innovate and grow is not fixed, but rather it can be developed. From Belief to Evolution – Growth Mindset The idea of the growth mindset was brought into the spotlight by Dr. Carol Dweck, a psychologist at Stanford University. She uncovered the […]
What’s a 360° review, and why should I have one?

A 360° review (sometimes called multi-source feedback, multi-source assessment or multi-directional review) is a voluntary performance evaluation process designed to get feedback from an employee’s manager, peers, colleagues, direct reports, and other stakeholders, such as clients. The purpose of the 360° review is to allow everyone to understand their performance based on diverse perspectives and […]
What makes a good performance management conversation

Performance management, performance reviews or one-on-ones – whatever name you want to use- are all about the conversation. These conversations should be dual-sided rather than a monologue from the manager. They might be part of the formal performance review cycle or regular one-on-ones. When catching up with your people, you should focus on their performance, […]
What ARE engagement surveys anyway?

Many companies still see engagement surveys as something about the soft and fluffies, but the reality is very different. The formula is simple: Engaged (i.e. happy) employees = Productive employees = Profitable businesses. So, what ARE engagement surveys? Engagement surveys are questionnaires used to measure employees’ engagement levels in their work and their workplace. They […]