Welcome to your HRD Connect update!

Recruitment trends at BP

There are many considerations for talent professionals in this modern business age, along with numerous questions to be answered…

  • Are you using technology within your recruitment strategy, if so, is it the right kind of technology?
  • Is your company able to keep up with the AI demands of the present day?
  • Do you need to consider global talent sourcing and efficient ways of finding talent on a global scale?

According to a 2017 Glassdoor recruitment report, 72% of CEOs are concerned about onboarding the correct skillsets. We find out how BP are tackling these ever-present challenges and how they retain key talent. Read our exclusive interview with Simon Lancaster, Global Head of Resourcing – Supply & Trading and Corporate Functions at BP below.

Augmented reality – is this the next big thing for HR?

We live in a futuristic present, where technologies once considered worthy of science fiction are now increasingly part of our daily lives – automation, robotics, virtual reality (VR) and cloud computing to name but a few.

All of these have changed or will change, the way we live and work. Have HR caught onto this ever growing new concept of working? Read further below.

Qualities of an HR leader

This is a very fitting article as we are currently running our ‘Future HR Leader 2018’ but before you vote, perhaps take a moment to think what are these qualities? And does anyone you know, or work for you possess such qualities?

Affecting most organisations these days in one shape or form and is being driven by a number of factors, two of the most important of which are demographics and digital transformation. What must HR leaders do to steer such opposing people challenges?

Take a look at this insightful piece to discover more.

Are you the next HR leader? 

Our HR Future Leader’s vote is still open – get voting for who you think will one day make a fantastic all-rounded leader.

As ever, join the conversation and tweet us at @HRDCommunity or email me at [email protected].

I hope you enjoy the features.

Best wishes,

Emily Sexton-Brown,
Editor, HRD Connect