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The Impact of Industry 5.0 on Manufacturing and People Operations

Industry 5.0 puts people at the centre of its processes and is having a significant impact on HR and Operations, specifically people operations and manufacturing.
Employee Experience

Three strategies to future-Proof your Distribution and Logistics Operations

As the industry confronts the need for competitiveness and sustainability, workforce dynamics play a pivotal role. Learn more about how Distribution and Logistics companies can become resilient to tackle future challenges. 
Employee Experience

Why HR must be central to remote management

The era of data analytics has led many to believe that if it can’t be measured, it can’t be managed. This is a notion that needs to be challenged though in the new normal of virtual and homeworking due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Employee Experience

Bring on HR 4.0: confronting the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) presents both significant challenges and opportunities for the HR function. Organisations are at various stages of the digital transformation timeline. 
Employee Experience

European vs regional? A practical check on HR trends

Do we really talk about trends in HR or would it be better to call them short-term hype? 
Employee Experience

Unleashing the power of advanced analytics

Many of the most important decisions taken by a business take place in the HR department. HR decisions determine whether staffing and operational needs align, employees are fully supported and equipped to do their jobs properly or due diligence is applied in areas such as risk and compliance.  
Employee Experience

Reigniting the passion – Five ways businesses can help employees fall back in love with their jobs

2022 was a tumultuous year for relationships between businesses and employees across the UK. From the Great Resignation to Quiet Quitting...
Employee Experience

The skills and competencies that HR needs right now

In adversity, there is also opportunity. If there is one positive thing that has emerged from 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic, it could be that some businesses have achieved extraordinary transformations, even in the face of massive disruption.
Employee Experience

HRIS: Using data to measure and manage your HR digitisation project

How can you keep track of the progress of your HR digitisation project? Keeping an eye on your performance indicators is a good start.
Employee Experience

Intern Insights:
The Importance of
ERGs in Building a
Great Workplace Culture

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives are taking centre stage in the New Future of Work, and so are Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Learn about one of UKGs own ERGs, FIRE Up, and how they can improve your organisation's DEIB Journey.