The HR role

This report, written in collaboration with Clyde & Co, examines a number of issues within the cycle of establishment/recruitment to termination as they relate to the Gulf Cooperation Council

Episode 154: How to think well and reflect objectively on the ideas, opinions and arguments of others.

An overview of the purpose and benefits of HR policies and how to implement and communicate them effectively throughout an organisation

Find out more about the role of line management and its relationship to an organisation's people practices

Understand how strategic HRM works, and its relationship with business strategy, human capital management and performance

Episode 185: Climate change, the rising cost of living and the global pandemic are just a few catalysts that have seemingly recast the HR role and expanded its remit. How should people functions evolve to add most value for organisations?

Episode 167: Given the experience of the past 12 months and what could be reasonably projected in the coming year, what are the key changes to people practice organisations need to prepare for?

Episode 168: Wherever there is disruption there is opportunity. This podcast explores why now is the time for the profession to take well-calculated risks, seize opportunities and shake-off the risk-averse tag.

The four foundations of business savvy, with an overview of what makes up business-savvy competence

What does it take to deliver business savvy HR? We explore the opportunities and challenges of bridging the gap between the business outlook and the HR mindset.

A collection of thought pieces from lead thinkers, academics, practitioners and consultants on the future of the HR function

Learn why organisations use business partnering, how it’s implemented and how it can shape successful relationships across the organisation.

These two podcasts examine the critical role of HR in developing business partnerships, focusing on the different models and issues HR should consider when developing their role

Provides practical guidance on how to deliver excellent people management beyond the organisation, to support the success of business partnering arrangements

Understand the four stages of transition for SMEs and what's important to support the sustainable long-term performance of SMEs

Reflections on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by HR professionals working in SMEs

An examination of how organisations can retain people’s identification with their founding purpose and values over time

A tool to help SMEs explore how and where young employees can help address current and future business challenges

This podcast offers insights on how SMEs can maintain their culture, purpose and values even in the face of organisational development, change and growth.