Category Archives: Strategy
Taskforce members ignore own advice on people data – Part 1
There are more rumblings about the Accounting for People (AfP) taskforce. In an article entitled “Taskforce members ignore own advice on people data” we learn that; …close inspection of their [BP, Compass Group and ITV] most recent annual reports reveals … Continue reading
Innovation Strategy and People
The ability to connect innovation, or the lack of it, directly to people within an organisation is key to ensuring that such innovation is delivered. While lots of people (Dave Pollard and Mark Madsen for example) are looking at disruptive … Continue reading
Human capital dismissed under OFR guidelines
The ongoing debate about encouraging companies to report on their human capital management practices seems to have been dealt another blow. This article outlines some of the recent developments. The draft Reporting Standard for operating and financial reviews (OFRs) currently … Continue reading
Value Added HR!
There is some more positive feedback on the Commercial Added Value HR Association. Jerry Hayter at Xecutive Search further endorses the position adopted by Neil Griffin in his letter (see the bottom of the page). It is very sad to … Continue reading
The Strategic Perceptions of HR
A survey by LogicaCMG showed an interesting distinction between the perception that HR have of their value and strategic contribution to the business and how this differs from that of board members. Writing in Personnel Today, Mike Madgwick states; In … Continue reading
The Commercial Added Value HR Association
There have been some recent developments amongst HR professionals and the shape of a body to represent them. The announcement of the “Commercial Added Value HR Association” outlined in this Personnel Today article highlights this new direction. I think this … Continue reading
Social Network Analysis
I’ve been brainstorming with Allan Engelhardt recently and one of his well received recommendations was a book called “The Hidden Power of Social Networks” by Cross and Parker. Bill Ives and Suw Charman have also posted reviews to this here … Continue reading
