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Why AI and Automation is critical to HR
As HR professionals we should absolutely celebrate everything that is human in an organisation. Central to this is our role in championing those essentially human skills and capabilities that can only be performed by people. At the same time, it would be farcical to...
Where Have We Been Going Wrong With HR?
Most companies we engage with at VeryHR, initially contact us for an audit or because they have a compliance or performance-based issue. It’s fair to say, the most commonly known view of HR is based on Fordism. That is clearly defined structures, paths and direction....
Why The World Needs Agile HR And Where To Get It
The environment we operate in, is no longer reflective of what I would like to call the Corporate Machine. We are no longer into the 'old' paradigm in the 1900s where Fordism was the way it was done. Everyone assigned a perfect task, in a more than perfect industry....
How can HR create change for women at work in the Post-#MeToo era?
Published in HR Zone on 08.03.19 Gender equality is not going to be achieved through creating special groups for women. For real change to occur in the workplace, HR professionals must empower both men and women to take shared responsibility for one another....
As the #MeToo dust settles is there a need for corporate healing?
Published in HRD Connect on 08.03.19 As it's International Women's Day, we look back on the impact of the #MeToo campaign, and what this means for the corporate world. The uproar generated by #MeToo has subsided somewhat. It is now taking second place behind other...
How PR employers can help women in their organisations
Published in PR Moment on 07.03.19 Like any other employers, PR agencies have a duty of care towards their employees. Generations of women in the workplace have been treated differently to men due to their gender. Women have a number of inevitable roles and...
Creating your fellowship of the ring – three proven ways to show employee appreciation that will do more for your bottom line than a free breakfast.
Employee appreciation day should not happen only once a year, that’s a given. First of all, your employees have names, lives, families, friends and aspirations. Not only that, they actively contribute to your business's bottom line – for better or worse. Appreciating...
Techniques to boost confidence
Published in We Are The City on 25.02.19 You are not alone in seeking to boost your confidence. Close to 90 per cent of the population is actively looking for greater confidence right now. However, confidence is a very big word. Ask for a definition and no two people...
Is your HR human enough?
I had a very fun conversation with Nicholas Ismail from Information Age last week about the future of HR and some of the key technologies out there. Is your HR human enough? Read the interview.
Female Entrepreneur of the Year
For those who know me, I am passionate, hardworking and slightly insane. I challenge myself each and every day to get what I want and deliver the most value to my clients. It’s not all rose tinted glasses and fluffy unicorns. It’s hard, gut wrenching sometimes and...
Where does the rise of AI leave HR?
Published in HR News on 17.01.19: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a wonderful thing. Most of my clients work in the technological space so I am personally amazed at the everyday advancements that are being made. From the simplest of robots and what it is able to...
What to watch in 2019: The year ahead in HR
Published in HRD Connect on 27.12.18 As we are wrapping up 2018, it is always good to keep an eye on what’s up ahead. I strongly believe that HR leaders need to remain at the forefront of people strategies in order to support our businesses to retain a competitive...
What do work-life balance, corporate healing and Rick Astley have in common?
I was recently interviewed by Share Radio about my book. We also spoke about my career in HR, which is how we got onto the topic of work-life balance and corporate healing. As for Rick Astley, you'll have to listen to find out. Listen to find out more about: • why I...
Tackling Workplace Sexual Harassment – Why Policy Isn’t Enough
Published in HR News on 04.12.18: You cannot deny the ubiquitous nature of workplace harassment. What makes this phenomenon so fascinating is that we know it exists and we all agree that from an ethical perspective it shouldn’t be tolerated and needs to be eradicated....
What To Do If You Think Your Colleague Is Being Harassed
Published in PA Life on 19.11.18: There has been a lot in the news recently that highlights harassment at work, with the Philip Green scandal and MeToo movement to name just a few. But, how can you help if you think a colleague is being harassed at work? Julie...
Empowering employees to stand up against bullying in the workplace
Published in HRD Connect on 19.11.18: Julie Provino, an international HR leader and founder of VeryHR talks about how we can tackle bullying in the workplace through empowerment of employees. It is undeniable that there has been significant amount of progress...
Warning Signs You Might Be Headed For Career Burnout, And What To Do About It
Published in Irish Tech News on 13.11.18: You would think that after my first or even my second burnout that I would have learned to recognise the signs. It wasn’t until I had had my third, that I understood I needed to change. Never one to do things by halves, this...
How to beat stress using NLP and mindfulness
Published on NetDoctor on 02.11.18: Mindfulness and Neuro-Linguistic Programming coach Julie Provino offers her expert tips on beating stress and living your best life. Stress is a day-to-day occurrence. Many of us spend our lifetimes being busy, jumping from one task...
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