How to? give HR a voice

Why is it important

HR is one of those departments traditionally contacted only when things go wrong, or when bureaucracy and red tape beckon.

The HR function has long been seen as a passive one, its opinions indistinguishable from those of the organisation as a whole.

But times are changing, and a younger generation of HR professionals looks set to take the discipline centre-stage, while at the same time banishing the 'personnel' tag to the history books.

Give HR a voice

Why is it important

HR is one of those departments traditionally contacted only when things go wrong, or when bureaucracy and red tape beckon.

The art of influence

Whether you're conducting a one-on-one meeting, motivating your sales team or giving a key presentation, your success is largely determined by your ability to influence. The ability to influence and get buy-in for your ideas from your colleagues, boss or clients is not something that can happen overnight, but is the culmination of good communication, trust and intuition.

Training needs analysis: A 'spray' and 'pray' exercise?

Gaps, wide holes, dark chasms – the dark side of training needs analysis (TNA) is the skills gaps that are subsequently uncovered; but does TNA really work and how important is it?

Talent management: Why are there still concerns?

Jan Hills explores the reasons companies still lack the talent they need and questions if the main reason is because HR has been focussing on the wrong area.

Training Needs Analysis: What's the Best Approach?

Jan Hills of consultancy HR With Guts suggests taking a more positive approach to your training needs analysis, by focusing on the outcome rather than the problem.