CIPD

Is there a section there for the 'retired'?, "Life after HR?"

Welcome to the community Jacqueline.

The subject of 'tombstone' references come up quite frequently. I think the general consensus is that those type of references only provide evidence that the person has worked where/when he stated - or not!.…

Andre, I know many people who are in HR and lack the personal skills you mention. This is one reason why HR often gets a bad press from employees. When I did my CIPD at university there was not 'soft skills' training at all. When I asked why, the lead…

Like Teresa, I can't see why pupils should call teachers MR,. Mrs, Miss, Ms, Mx or any other title. It doesn't teach respect - just identifies a gulf between those who have the power and those who don't. You earn respect.

Why wouldn't the software to coach managers into being leaders work with 'front-line' staff?

A short simple answer from me is that I can't see how AI can teach someone the softskills that single out a really good people manager.

I spent quite awhile trying to think up a witty reply - but then received the e-mail apologising for the error. I just thought it amusing.

Jason
I was told point blank that I'd be too old to get a job in HR. Red rag to a bull and after a struggle I did!! But I was in my 40's !!

But you sound as though your not entirely sure - is there something more interesting, tugging at the…

Any induction relies on two things being done properly.

1. The content. What do your employees need to know, or should be aware of so they can settle in quickly and efficiently, ie, where to go if there's a problem, whose the boss, whose their boss…

What you are proposing sounds fine.

As you are aware, ANY policy you use needs to be adapted to the company, and for that you will need the agreement of the owners, so they all agree. Then ensure that the employees are aware of the, now, written down…

I would have thought the biggest challenge would be to cope with a broad Glaswegian accent, especially if you are not used to hearing it spoken and/.or English was not your 1st language. My wife used to need simultaneous translation when we watched the…