Zurich CHRO David Henderson believes that a people strategy should offer employees stability but when coronavirus hit the ability of his 55,000 strong firms to adapt surprised even him… the Zurich Insurance Group is a company with a vast heritage. Formed 149 years ago in 1872, the company has grown steadily to employ over 55,000 […]
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How HR should handle high-level exits
It’s a story that has dominated the headlines all weekend: the resignation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s chief aide Dominic Cummings. For those hooked into the world of politics, news of Johnson’s leading aide resigning is huge news. Yet, not everyone in HR will care or see how it relates to the day-to-day priorities they have. However, […]
How COVID-19 will change the world of work
Before COVID-19 spread across the globe, many people yearned for the opportunity to work from home once a week, or a few times a month. Now, it seems remote working is the norm for many. However, this is just the beginning of the change that coronavirus will bring to life as we know it. ‘Normality’ […]
How to offer remote employee recognition
Actively promoting employee recognition has been known to improve productivity and morale, with various studies indicating the several benefits, it can bring to a business. The research discovered that employees who receive regular recognition not only display increased productivity levels but that it also boosts their engagement with co-workers, are more likely to stay at […]