The annual review that changes nothing
Annual reviews have a structural flaw: the assessor and the person assessed sit on the same side of a relationship they both want to keep. It is easier to write 4/5 and move on.
The training took place. So what?
47 training days, 280 people trained, satisfaction 4.6 out of 5. And then the board asks: “And what has actually changed on the shop floor?” How to stop buying activity and start buying results.
AI coach in HR: a helpful tool or the illusion of a mentor?
More and more organisations use AI to develop their people’s communication and assertiveness. It’s tempting – fast, scalable, cheap. But before you roll out an AI coach, it’s worth asking: what are we really getting?
Company development programmes DON’T work… and what to do differently
Why development programmes in companies don’t work – three sources of the problem, five elements of an effective programme and a checklist to test yours.
Who does your organisation really need: an internal trainer or a development leader?
When a company needs to look after its people’s development, the first idea is often: “Let’s create an internal trainer role.” Before acting on it, it’s worth stopping – because training isn’t development.
Mediation and facilitation in resolving trade union disputes – modern negotiation tools
Mediation and facilitation are modern negotiation tools that help resolve trade union disputes and prevent conflicts between management and unions from escalating. How they differ, what they bring and how to introduce them.
When does a company grow out of nappies – and when does it graduate?
A company’s development can be compared to the stages of human life – from birth and nappies, through school, to adulthood and maturity. What the company life cycle looks like and what each stage demands of the manager.
Diversity doesn’t sell? DEI: giving up or growing up?
In 2020 diversity was everywhere. Today it is increasingly disappearing from the radar. Is this the end of DEI – or a quieter, more real beginning?
How to build dialogue between trade unions and management
In delicate matters full of emotion, an open, empathetic approach helps management and trade unions act as partners rather than opponents. Principles and sample dialogues.
Modern trade union negotiations in Poland: challenges and management strategies
Trade unions are an important area of people management in Poland. The legal framework, the challenges management faces today, and the strategies that help negotiate with unions constructively.
Why doesn’t HR give me the ideal employee? Is it that hard? The reality of recruitment…
Some managers think recruitment is simple and HR just can’t cope. The reality is more complicated: a manager’s expectations, style and beliefs can make or break even the best process.