Welcome to your HRD Connect update!
The challenges of inheriting a team
In a new regular series, David Roberts, HR Director at Worldpay will be sharing his insights across numerous topics.
In his first article, he’ll be discussing the importance and the challenges that surround inheriting a team, a situation numerous HR professionals face.
“If you’re inheriting a team, you’re inheriting a pot of knowledge and this can help you navigate the organisation as well as help getting things done.”
– David Roberts
What does true inclusion mean?
David Pearson is the Director of Global Inclusion and Diversity at KPMG, he also leads the firm’s LGBT network, Breathe, on a voluntary basis. David spoke with HRD Connect about the real meaning of true inclusion for all. Read David’s interview below.
“We’ve already run a number of events this year around greater LGBT inclusion. One of those is our Pronoun Day, where we focused a lot on how we can use language to create an environment that’s inclusive and supportive of good mental health and general well-being among everyone.”
– David Pearson
Does a winning language exist?
Is there a specific formula or language when it comes to winning? Our regular contributor, Pete Lowe takes a deeper look and explains some of his own personal experiences, detailing how crucial communication in both sport and business really is.
Bersin by Deloitte: High-Impact People Analytics – Free Report
In this extensive Bersin by Deloitte research report, find out how organisations using people analytics throughout the enterprise to support people and business decisions see 82% higher three-year average profit than their low-maturity counterparts – yet only 2% of organisations have reached this highest level of people analytics maturity. Click below to find out more.
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Emily Sexton-Brown,
Editor, HRD Connect
