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Editor’s note

Dear readers,

As we reach the end of the week, we invite you discover some of the key industry insights that’ve been shared in recent pieces of content.

Dropbox’s Laura Ryan on why remote working is the ‘best thing to happen to knowledge work in generations’
How the OS refined its talent strategy to boost staffing numbers by 25%
Why the RSPCA is strategising to address trauma in the workplace

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Fin Murphy – Commissioning and Production Editor, HRD Connect

Why organisations are continuing with permanent remote working

Laura Ryan, director of international HR at Dropbox, outlines why her firm is sticking with remote working and how the model is progressing

How to attract highly specialised staff in competitive conditions

Hazel Hendley, HRD of the OS, outlines how her organisation successfully sourced highly specialised professionals and boosted staff numbers by 25%

How the RSPCA has taken new steps to embed compassion in its culture

Jeremy Gautrey-Jones, the RSPCA’s assistant director of employee experience, talks us through the programme and the role it will play in the charity’s long-term wellbeing strategy.

Securitas on optimising talent acquisition and the onboarding process

In this case study, Sarah Hayes, HRD at Securitas UK, outlines how the firm overcame its talent challenges and oversaw a number of positive changes to its HR teams.

McLaren Racing’s CPO on building a trust-based hybrid model

Daniel Gallo, McLaren Racing’s chief people and IT officer, explains how the company has moved towards a hybrid working model, with trust and responsibility at its core.

Recruiting a vaccine army: How AstraZeneca has staffed for Covid-19

Maggie Spong, AstraZeneca’s VP talent acquisition, explains how she and her colleagues have met this challenge - and how they have used this extraordinary situation as a pretext to promote diversity throughout the company.

Reimagining Mentoring to Improve Learning and DE&I Outcomes

The best methods to grow inclusion and diversity within organisations has long been up for debate. How can you create changes that impact across all levels of an organisation, and tap into personal, challenging and…

The Future of the Hybrid Workforce: Culture, Leadership and Practicalities

While the idea ‘back to the office’ doesn’t ring true for the wide variety of experience had during the pandemic, as restrictions ease organisations are faced with decisions on what their future workforce and workplace…

HRD: A Virtual Experience - October 21, 2021 (US)

HRD: A Virtual Experience will play host to the most innovative people leaders on the globe. On October 21, 2021, join the HRD Community for a fully interactive virtual experience. Engage with your peers and…

Curating the New Employee Experience - Scott D Anthony

Employee experience and engagement is top of the CHRO checklist for 2021. As it is likely that many workplaces won’t return full time to offices in the near future, what does this mean for experiences…

Inspiring and Energizing Through the Employee Experience

Employee engagement was hit hard by the disruptions to work and continues to be a top priority for leaders, who face additional challenges in a remote setting where it’s harder to identify the cracks. A…

Leading the Transition to the Next Phase of Work

You might not have made decisions about what the future of your organization looks like, but you do need to be prepared to manage that next phase. Whether it’s returning to the workplace, remaining remote…

HRD Daily Dose: October 29th 2021

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