Human Resources (HR) stories - Page 20

Nearly half of UK gamers see their hobby as a source for professional skill-building, including communication and problem-solving, according to a recent Currys study.

Gallagher, a global security technology provider, has enlisted HiBob's advanced HR platform, Bob, to manage its 1,300-strong workforce, enhancing decision-making capabilities.

Data infrastructure leader, NetApp, appoints Alessandra Yockelson as Chief Human Resources Officer, bolstering its commitment to diversified talent growth and organisational strategy.

ALET UTCs and Partners' initiative tackling the digital infrastructure sector's talent shortage wins its second Best Talent Developer award.

Oracle debuts generative AI features designed to enhance decision-making and user experiences across its Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, showcased at Oracle CloudWorld London.

Global payroll front-runner Deel acquires Africa-based PaySpace, significantly strengthening its global coverage and infrastructure—hits a remarkable $500M annual recurring revenue within five years.

In light of increasing costs and dwindling margins, companies are shifting towards democratising employee share plans, offering equity ownership to a wider workforce as a strategic method of cost reduction and employee motivation.

Deel acquires people enablement platform Zavvy, bringing AI-driven performance management and learning and development functionalities.

Reflecting on her journey on International Women's Day, Aras's general counsel shares her career growth insights, highlighting adaptability and the importance of pursuing diverse paths.

New research reveals significant discrepancy in perception of equality in UK workplaces, with 79% of men believing pay and promotion is equal.

VeUP bolsters senior leadership by appointing industry veteran Damian Skendrovic as General Manager for the EMEA region, signifying their commitment to growth and expansion.

Global recruitment company, The IN Group, confirms Charlotte Roberts as their new Chief People Officer to cultivate employee engagement and guide global people strategy.

'Change fatigue', a risk to employee performance, is on the rise amongst finance staff, warns global research firm Gartner, emphasising disruptions over volume as the primary cause.

Digital Adoption Platform leader, WalkMe, introduces its new Workflow Accelerators tool set, designed to optimise productivity and drive business growth through technology optimisation in various sectors.

BMO joins forces with tech firm Dynatrace to bolster their digital banking facilities, leading to efficient problem-solving and enhanced customer experiences.

Fivetran's automated data integration platform aids Deliveroo in centralising data, leading to enhanced engineering efficiency, speedier decision-making, and significant cost savings.

Enterprise data management leader Syniti hires co-founder of experience design consultancy Journey, Craig Ayers, as Chief People Officer to lead HR and nurture the firm's inclusive culture.

Carl Eschenbach steps into the solitary CEO role at enterprise cloud applications leader, Workday, taking over from co-CEO, Aneel Bhusri.

Nexxen appoints former Siprocal executive Gretchen Johnson as Chief People Officer, emphasising talent development and company culture.

Fujitsu and Red Hat have launched agile consulting services aimed at helping Panasonic Connect become a hypothesis-testing business.