A hybrid work arrangement is one where employees can work both from home and in the office. This can give employees the best of both worlds, allowing them to have the flexibility to work from home when they need to, while also being able to come into the office for...
For many of us, change is scary because it represents the unknown. We don't know what will happen next, and that can be very frightening. Change can also be difficult because it means leaving our comfort zone and trying something new. This can be especially...
Human resources industry trends are always evolving and adapting as the world around us changes. The coronavirus pandemic which began in 2020 forced all industries to adapt to new restrictions, including human resources. At the time it was quite difficult for a lot of...
When you imagine a good worker, you probably think of qualities like intelligence, great work ethic or a very personable individual. But one quality that can be often overlooked is resilience. Resilience is an integral quality needed for people to succeed in the...
Have you ever found your business in a situation where you don’t have the information or knowledge to achieve a desired outcome? That’s a knowledge gap. A simple but potentially detrimental mistake made by an employee; followed by “I didn’t know I was supposed to do...
Flexible work is no longer an afterthought for employees, it’s the future of work…and it’s happening now. Flexible working was once a perk, now it’s a necessity and it plays a large part in how potential employees choose their employer. If you’re about to start...
In the last few weeks, there's been a lot of content floating around about remote work. But many of these articles assume that even if everyone isn't working at the same place, they're all working at the same time. However, it’s worth considering, once you've given...
We made a big move at the end of 2016. After three decades in our headquarters, Herrmann went completely virtual. This virtual workplace reflects the increasingly global and dispersed nature of our organisation—many of our employees are scattered across countries,...
Remote environments can be challenging to navigate under normal circumstances. Add in a global environment of stress and uncertainty, and those relationships and engagements can be even more difficult to manage. But they don’t have to be. Tapping into your team’s...
