Posts in Future of Work
How EDLIGO Enhances Organisational Performance with Skills-Based Models

In this expert interview David sits down with Dr. Lassaad Essafi, CEO of EDLIGO, during the interview they delve into the strategic importance of adopting a skills-based approach to talent management in today's rapidly changing business landscape. It highlights how focusing on skills rather than traditional role-based hiring can enhance organisational agility, competitiveness, and innovation. They also explore the tangible benefits of this approach, including improved talent deployment, enhanced retention, and increased workforce satisfaction. It also discusses how EDLIGO aids organisations in transitioning to a skills-driven model, offering personalised learning paths, competency assessments, and data-driven insights to align talent strategies with business objectives.

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Moving Towards Excellence in EX Management

The pursuit of an outstanding employee experience (EX) has become more than a mere buzzword; it's an organisational imperative echoing through the corridors of businesses worldwide. While the dialogue surrounding ‘better EX’ is omnipresent, suggesting a universal stride towards enriching workplace dynamics, there's a need to pause and reflect: Are these discussions translating into disciplined action and tangible improvements?

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How to Measure the ROI of Positive Company Culture

Explore the critical role of positive work culture in driving organisational success and financial returns, as we unveil insights from industry leaders like Culture Amp on quantifying its impact. In this blog we examine how trust, innovation, and psychological safety not only enhance employee engagement but also lead to a staggering 311% increase in financial ROI.

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Transforming HR Decision-Making with Data

This blog underscores the transition from reactive to proactive HR practices, advocating for a data-driven culture that not only listens to but truly understands employee sentiment, enabling targeted interventions and a more nuanced approach to talent management. With predictive analytics and sophisticated algorithms, HR is empowered to anticipate and address potential issues before they escalate, positioning analytics not as a fleeting trend but as a cornerstone of future HR success.

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Why EX Leaders and CFOs Need to Build Stronger Partnerships

Recent research published by TI People on The State of EX revealed a concerning finding regarding the relationship between EX teams and finance leaders, which is that they don't really have one. Indeed, figure 1 indicates that of all cross-functional partners, EX/HR teams partner least with Finance, indicating their frequency of partnership over the last 12 months as ‘rare’.

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What Will The Future of HR Look Like in 2030?

Despite people analytics always having a role in HR, during the pandemic, we saw its importance amplified even more, helping HR and people management professionals across the organisation navigate the 'the great resignation', the paradox of hybrid productivity, and the changing expectations of employees.

Now, as we look to the future, we must ask ourselves - What will the role of HR be in 2030? How can we prepare for it? And most importantly, how can generative AI help us get there?

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The Importance of Psychological Safety in Building Highly Effective Teams

To create highly effective teams, organisations have to enable two things: 1. High performance standards: through training, coaching, clarity about goals etc. 2. Psychological safety: so that people don’t hold back and instead drive innovation. In this blog we explore how to create an environment that promotes psychological safety and team effectiveness building on the work of Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School.

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Nine Ways to Put HR Trends and Predictions into Practice in 2024

Leaders need to be emboldened to continue to think outside of the HR box, to use emerging tech rather than fear it, and to utilise the unique skills of a multigenerational workforce. However, understanding what trends will drive the future of work is one thing - understanding how leaders put these trends into practice is the key to success. To help you on your way, we have put together some great examples of the top HR trends and predictions of 2024, and have provided some actionable tips on how to put them into practice.

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