HRD Connect Daily: April 7th 2021

Editor’s note Dear readers, Emma Bridger, director of People Lab, outlines the importance of a positive employee experience and how it helps deliver organisational success. Bridger draws upon thousands of real life examples, from brands like Rolls-Royce and the British Council, to remind us that no two organisation are alike in terms of improving employee experience. Have a view on the matter? Join our exclusive LinkedIn group and discuss with fellow leaders. All the best, Fin Murphy – Commissioning and Production Editor, HRD Connect

WATCH: Why improving employee experience matters today Emma Bridger, director of People Lab, outlines how leaders can help teams achieve a positive employee experience Read more HR’s ever-evolving contribution to organisational success HR luminary Dave Ulrich traces how the HR function has evolved over time Read more WATCH: Fujitsu Global on enabling organisational innovation Jason Fowler, VP, HR Director UK & Head of HR Northern & Western Europe at Fujitsu Global, delves into overcoming barriers to organisational innovation Read more

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Vitality: Turning L&D into a catalyst for organisational change In this case study, Sebastian Tindall, head of L&D operations at Vitality, outlines how the company overhauled its L&D processes to make it a catalyst for change within the organisation. Read more The Benefits & Engagement Report Benify surveyed over 5,000 employees from different industries and age groups throughout Europe to find out what benefits are most important to them, what benefits they would consider changing employers for, and what effect HR tech platforms have on benefits appreciation and the overall employee experience. Download now Data-Driven Insights Critical During Workforce Uncertainty Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic in March 2020, employers in every nation have been navigating a new landscape. Organizations of all sizes and from every industry have had to exercise… Download now

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HRD: A Virtual Experience - Redesigning Work, Reimagining Potential HRD: A Virtual Experience will play host to the most innovative people leaders on the globe. On April 28th 2021, join the HRD Community for a fully interactive virtual experience. Engage with your peers and… Read more Cultivating an Agile Mindset to Build a More Resilient Workforce Change is constant and the VUCA environment is now the norm that organisations need to be ready to operate in. While the right structures and processes can help organisations to be more adaptable, agility is… Read more Planning for effective, future-facing workplaces HR, much like technology, will be vital to help organisations everywhere prosper through tomorrow’s uncertain conditions. Organisations will continue to optimise their business models, experiment with hybrid ways of working and drive maximum efficiencies, including… Read more

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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… Read more Refocusing on Purpose and Values for Engagement - Brewdog Shared purpose and values are crucial to building trust and engagement within organisations, but after a year of difficult decisions many have had that trust shaken. Customers and employees alike are demanding more accountability from… Read more Developing Continuous, Accountable Learning Cultures - Diageo The value in continuous learning and development is clear – upskilling, reskilling and broadening of competencies is vital to the growth of individuals and organisations alike. What is difficult however is creating the kind of… Read more