11 Feb You snooze, you lose: 4 ways to create a more 'human' workplace. In our quest to 'humanise' the workplace, it's surprising how many businesses have yet to wake up to the fact that ‘humanising’ their people approach is vital to business survival. But there’s still time! Here are 4 changes you can make right now to create a more human workplace and remain competitive in today’s crazy business world… 1. Create people experts Almost everything that is currently known about how the human brain works was discovered in the last 10 years, yet many of us still
In our quest to 'humanise' the workplace, it's surprising how many businesses have yet to wake up to the fact that ‘humanising’ their people approach is vital to business survival. But there’s still time! Here are 4 changes you can make right now to create a more human workplace and remain competitive in today’s crazy business world… 1. Create people experts Almost everything that is currently known about how the human brain works was discovered in the last 10 years, yet many of us still
14 Jul Don't believe the hype! This is what you need to do... ‘It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble, it’s what you know for sure, that just ain’t so.’ (Mark Twain). I love this quote. I can’t think of a better way to describe the acceptance of the idea of multi-generational differences in the workplace. There’s a lot of hype and over-claiming going on, encouraging us to make assumptions about people based on their age; if acted upon, this will only lead to trouble…and believe me, we’ve felt the pain! Would you rely on ambiguous,
‘It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble, it’s what you know for sure, that just ain’t so.’ (Mark Twain). I love this quote. I can’t think of a better way to describe the acceptance of the idea of multi-generational differences in the workplace. There’s a lot of hype and over-claiming going on, encouraging us to make assumptions about people based on their age; if acted upon, this will only lead to trouble…and believe me, we’ve felt the pain! Would you rely on ambiguous,
13 Dec Where are my croissants? Anyone with young kids will know that when you do things more than once, it becomes routine. In our house it has become a bit of a routine that every Saturday we have croissants for breakfast. When first introduced as a treat to reward the kids for a week of getting out the house without a meltdown of some kind, the vibe in the house was full of positive energy and delight given that croissants were a much more delectable alternative to hurried weekday cereal and toast! Over recent months,
Anyone with young kids will know that when you do things more than once, it becomes routine. In our house it has become a bit of a routine that every Saturday we have croissants for breakfast. When first introduced as a treat to reward the kids for a week of getting out the house without a meltdown of some kind, the vibe in the house was full of positive energy and delight given that croissants were a much more delectable alternative to hurried weekday cereal and toast! Over recent months,
12 Oct HR Change Programmes: 3 tips to ensure success I’ve led some considerable HR change programmes. Having worked in large corporates for the majority of my career, I thought it would get easier. But, it doesn’t. I’ve learnt what makes a HR change programme successful. Let’s be realistic here, for the people affected, they’re always stressful and for those managing the process, seeing their colleagues this way also takes its toll. I know that even when the process is as slick as it can be and you tick all the legal boxes, it doesn’t mean that
I’ve led some considerable HR change programmes. Having worked in large corporates for the majority of my career, I thought it would get easier. But, it doesn’t. I’ve learnt what makes a HR change programme successful. Let’s be realistic here, for the people affected, they’re always stressful and for those managing the process, seeing their colleagues this way also takes its toll. I know that even when the process is as slick as it can be and you tick all the legal boxes, it doesn’t mean that
23 Sep What would you choose? I recently attended a networking event and met an interesting HR consultant who told me quite proudly that he had over 100 clients. Wow! I was immediately in awe of him and instantly felt ashamed of our measly client portfolio in comparison. I wrongly assumed that he had a large team behind him and when I discovered that it was just himself running the business, I just had to ask ‘how on earth do you do it?’ He continued to tell me that he ‘solves a client’s immediate people problems; the ones
I recently attended a networking event and met an interesting HR consultant who told me quite proudly that he had over 100 clients. Wow! I was immediately in awe of him and instantly felt ashamed of our measly client portfolio in comparison. I wrongly assumed that he had a large team behind him and when I discovered that it was just himself running the business, I just had to ask ‘how on earth do you do it?’ He continued to tell me that he ‘solves a client’s immediate people problems; the ones
07 Sep Are you being a passion killer? It's so refreshing to be working with Yorkshire SME's having spent a lot of my career within large corporates. In many SME's we've visited, the passion, dedication, creativity and buzz in the office hits you as you walk through the door. So, why is it that we're seeing so many SME's start to experience cultural issues as they get bigger? Over the last few months we've been talking to business owners about this very problem. They've been telling us that 'the buzz has gone' that 'office
It's so refreshing to be working with Yorkshire SME's having spent a lot of my career within large corporates. In many SME's we've visited, the passion, dedication, creativity and buzz in the office hits you as you walk through the door. So, why is it that we're seeing so many SME's start to experience cultural issues as they get bigger? Over the last few months we've been talking to business owners about this very problem. They've been telling us that 'the buzz has gone' that 'office
24 Aug Could your organisation do this? 'If your desired way of working enables you, your colleagues and the business to achieve excellence, then we will support it no matter what. ' I'm sure we're not alone in seeing the disconnect between organisations stating their support for flexible working, only to find flexible or SMART working policies that are good at saying 'no' or provide so-called flexibility within strict working limits. This is the SMART working policy we came across in one organisation whilst conducting one of our HR
'If your desired way of working enables you, your colleagues and the business to achieve excellence, then we will support it no matter what. ' I'm sure we're not alone in seeing the disconnect between organisations stating their support for flexible working, only to find flexible or SMART working policies that are good at saying 'no' or provide so-called flexibility within strict working limits. This is the SMART working policy we came across in one organisation whilst conducting one of our HR
03 Aug We have a lot of work to do... Since launching our business we've been to our fair share of networking, training and business events. We've learnt a lot. We thought we'd share some of the words that have sparked an emotional response in us and made us more determined than ever! We'll leave you to guess which emotional response was triggered. All we can say is 'fellow HR professionals, we have a lot of work to do...' 1. 'We don't need HR support because we don't have any people problems.' 2. 'I don't need my people to
Since launching our business we've been to our fair share of networking, training and business events. We've learnt a lot. We thought we'd share some of the words that have sparked an emotional response in us and made us more determined than ever! We'll leave you to guess which emotional response was triggered. All we can say is 'fellow HR professionals, we have a lot of work to do...' 1. 'We don't need HR support because we don't have any people problems.' 2. 'I don't need my people to
15 Jul There's still time... Over the last month we've been described as magicians, architects and like a trip to Sainsburys! Thank you...we'll take these all as a compliment:-) Our FREE 2 hour business consultations for Yorkshire based businesses have been working their magic this month. So far we have implemented strategies to reduce absence costs, helped to develop a 2 year people plan to enable the delivery of significant growth plans, and made significant cost savings by translating face to face training into
Over the last month we've been described as magicians, architects and like a trip to Sainsburys! Thank you...we'll take these all as a compliment:-) Our FREE 2 hour business consultations for Yorkshire based businesses have been working their magic this month. So far we have implemented strategies to reduce absence costs, helped to develop a 2 year people plan to enable the delivery of significant growth plans, and made significant cost savings by translating face to face training into
07 Jul Time for a change? Ever thought of replacing the annual appraisal process with something people actually enjoy? Ever thought of ditching the annual employee engagement survey for something that enables you to take action on employee views today, not in 6 months? Ever thought of humanising policies and procedures so that they are meaningful, jargon free, enabling and dramatically reduced in size? Ever thought of scrapping the employee handbook and replacing it with something that makes people want to work for
Ever thought of replacing the annual appraisal process with something people actually enjoy? Ever thought of ditching the annual employee engagement survey for something that enables you to take action on employee views today, not in 6 months? Ever thought of humanising policies and procedures so that they are meaningful, jargon free, enabling and dramatically reduced in size? Ever thought of scrapping the employee handbook and replacing it with something that makes people want to work for
30 Jun We just tell it how it is. We've often been asked what makes us different, besides having a mustard coloured sheep as our corporate image! So, instead of writing a lengthy blog with a subtle sales pitch at the end (which seems to be how people do things around here), we're just going to tell it how it is... We tackle typical HR challenges in a non-typical way to get fresh results. We don't just solve problems; we open your eyes to new possibilities. We don't quote policy; we help you navigate around it to ensure you get
We've often been asked what makes us different, besides having a mustard coloured sheep as our corporate image! So, instead of writing a lengthy blog with a subtle sales pitch at the end (which seems to be how people do things around here), we're just going to tell it how it is... We tackle typical HR challenges in a non-typical way to get fresh results. We don't just solve problems; we open your eyes to new possibilities. We don't quote policy; we help you navigate around it to ensure you get
20 Jun Try out HR's new flavour - FREE Business Consultations to Yorkshire based businesses Fancy a taste of something new this summer? HR’s new flavour has been working its magic across the region. We’ve been helping organisations make sense of their HR and make it work for their business. Over the next month, we’re offering Yorkshire based businesses a FREE 2 hour Business Consultation on a first come, first served basis. Here at CutTheMustard HR, we’ve built up a great deal of experience in providing advice and guidance to organisations across the broad spectrum of HR issues.
Fancy a taste of something new this summer? HR’s new flavour has been working its magic across the region. We’ve been helping organisations make sense of their HR and make it work for their business. Over the next month, we’re offering Yorkshire based businesses a FREE 2 hour Business Consultation on a first come, first served basis. Here at CutTheMustard HR, we’ve built up a great deal of experience in providing advice and guidance to organisations across the broad spectrum of HR issues.
07 Jun Talkin' bout a revolution. Don’t you know? They’re talkin’ bout a revolution. Really? Yep. Lots of talkin’ but anything actually happenin’? The campaign to change the image of HR is a hot topic at the minute and is gaining column inches in various publications, on line posts and social media feeds. The call is on for HR to come out of its cave and to get noticed. To have a permanent seat at the table, rather than a fold up chair. All makes sense. A great campaign. But is any progress actually being made or is it
Don’t you know? They’re talkin’ bout a revolution. Really? Yep. Lots of talkin’ but anything actually happenin’? The campaign to change the image of HR is a hot topic at the minute and is gaining column inches in various publications, on line posts and social media feeds. The call is on for HR to come out of its cave and to get noticed. To have a permanent seat at the table, rather than a fold up chair. All makes sense. A great campaign. But is any progress actually being made or is it
11 May We don't want you in our house. Since launching our new business, I’ve been attending a number of different conferences, networking sessions and training events. There is some great stuff out there to help businesses like ours get out of the blocks, get connected with others and get trained up with the necessary skills to help us survive in this new world of self employment. I’m learning fast that people buy into people. It’s not a new thought. It’s not revolutionary. But when you’re actually doing it and not just
Since launching our new business, I’ve been attending a number of different conferences, networking sessions and training events. There is some great stuff out there to help businesses like ours get out of the blocks, get connected with others and get trained up with the necessary skills to help us survive in this new world of self employment. I’m learning fast that people buy into people. It’s not a new thought. It’s not revolutionary. But when you’re actually doing it and not just
05 May Refreshingly different. Why run a training course in a classroom when you can do it in the great outdoors? Why tackle employee morale with theories when you can do it through sport? Why do business planning in a boardroom when you can do it on a welly walk? Why tackle employee engagement through graphs when you can do it around a campfire? We’re helping businesses tackle their typical HR challenges in a non-typical way to get fresh results. We’re not your typical HR Consultancy.
Why run a training course in a classroom when you can do it in the great outdoors? Why tackle employee morale with theories when you can do it through sport? Why do business planning in a boardroom when you can do it on a welly walk? Why tackle employee engagement through graphs when you can do it around a campfire? We’re helping businesses tackle their typical HR challenges in a non-typical way to get fresh results. We’re not your typical HR Consultancy.
22 Apr FREE Virtual HR Director taster sessions – Friday, 22nd April. Try us out.. FREE Virtual HR Director taster sessions – Friday, 22nd April. Try us out... Since launching our business last month, we’ve been helping organisations make sense of their HR and make it work for their business. This week, we’re showcasing our Virtual HR Director service and giving businesses the opportunity to try it out for free. Here at CutTheMustard HR, we’ve built up a great deal of experience in providing advice and guidance to organisations across the broad spectrum of HR issues. We
FREE Virtual HR Director taster sessions – Friday, 22nd April. Try us out... Since launching our business last month, we’ve been helping organisations make sense of their HR and make it work for their business. This week, we’re showcasing our Virtual HR Director service and giving businesses the opportunity to try it out for free. Here at CutTheMustard HR, we’ve built up a great deal of experience in providing advice and guidance to organisations across the broad spectrum of HR issues. We
13 Apr Different strokes for different folks. Ever thought of having a recruitment strategy that doesn’t involve recruitment agencies? Ever thought of developing a performance management approach up a mountain? Ever thought of building your leadership skills through becoming a rock band? Ever had a coaching session in a pair of wellies? We have. We take a different approach to HR. We’re not your typical HR Consultancy.
Ever thought of having a recruitment strategy that doesn’t involve recruitment agencies? Ever thought of developing a performance management approach up a mountain? Ever thought of building your leadership skills through becoming a rock band? Ever had a coaching session in a pair of wellies? We have. We take a different approach to HR. We’re not your typical HR Consultancy.
08 Apr 7 things we've learned since launching our business. CutTheMustard HR is one month old! Years in the talking. Months in the planning. We finally launched our business in March this year. Despite what seemed like endless planning and research, we’ve managed to come up with 7 things that we didn’t know or expect to happen in our first month, that we wanted to share. Whatever your business, we hope our experience helps you if you’re just about to take the same big, exciting step. 1. The Launch High – Without a doubt, getting your business out
CutTheMustard HR is one month old! Years in the talking. Months in the planning. We finally launched our business in March this year. Despite what seemed like endless planning and research, we’ve managed to come up with 7 things that we didn’t know or expect to happen in our first month, that we wanted to share. Whatever your business, we hope our experience helps you if you’re just about to take the same big, exciting step. 1. The Launch High – Without a doubt, getting your business out
01 Apr Consultants...love them or loathe them. Consultants...love them or loathe them, most of us working in the corporate world have seen it all. The consultant who promises the world and under-delivers; the consultant earning an over inflated day rate for doing seemingly very little; the consultant who makes no effort to engage with the permanent employees of a business and leaves a path of destruction behind them; the consultant who waits to be told what to do; and, the consultant who delivers and ‘wows’ the business, getting re-engaged
Consultants...love them or loathe them, most of us working in the corporate world have seen it all. The consultant who promises the world and under-delivers; the consultant earning an over inflated day rate for doing seemingly very little; the consultant who makes no effort to engage with the permanent employees of a business and leaves a path of destruction behind them; the consultant who waits to be told what to do; and, the consultant who delivers and ‘wows’ the business, getting re-engaged
24 Mar Virtual Sanity. Not all organisations need, or can justify, the cost of having a permanent HR Director. Whilst this may be the case, what we have found is that organisations are crying out for someone with a broad understanding of HR, that they can talk to and that they can trust to give them an honest opinion. Someone who can challenge them, give them reassurance, and help them come up with solutions or ways around things. Organisations are telling us that they are concerned about sky high levels of
Not all organisations need, or can justify, the cost of having a permanent HR Director. Whilst this may be the case, what we have found is that organisations are crying out for someone with a broad understanding of HR, that they can talk to and that they can trust to give them an honest opinion. Someone who can challenge them, give them reassurance, and help them come up with solutions or ways around things. Organisations are telling us that they are concerned about sky high levels of
