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ChildFund Reimagines Multinational Workforce Management with Sage People

Mission-driven nonprofit, ChildFund, selected Sage People to help its global HR and People team undergo a digital transformation.

How the pandemic has changed expectations of HR: What HR leaders need to know

We spoke to 1,500 HR leaders, c-suite execs and employees to get a 360-degree view of HR. Here’s what we found.

Business continuity planning: 6 steps for HR and People leaders to consider

A business continuity plan enables organizations to adapt and flex in times of change, but what’s needed to create one? Here’s six steps for HR...

6 top HR challenges in 2021: How HR and People leaders can prepare

Big changes occurred in 2020 for the world of work. Here are six challenges for HR in 2021 according to the experts and how to get ahead.

HR tech trends to watch in 2021: 5 expert tips on how to get ahead

We reached out to a panel of global HR leaders to hear about some of the big trends set to disrupt the industry in 2021. Find out what they told us.

How to know your people better: 6 ultimate People analytics questions for HR teams

People analytics are vital for understanding your people, but what questions should you ask? Here’s six ideas to find out the answers you need.

HR burnout: 6 steps HR and People leaders can take to support their team to avoid it

Burnout can affect all employees – including those within HR. Here’s six tailored ways HR and People leaders can support them to avoid burnout.

Vacation leave: 7 tips for HR and People teams to support employees to take time off

Is your employees’ vacation time starting to build up? Here’s how you can support employees to take some time off, with these seven ideas.

Sage People earns Core Leader status in the Fosway 9-Grid™ for the third year running, driven by delivery excellence and strong customer satisfaction

For the third consecutive year, Sage People has earned core leader status in the Fosway 9-Grid™, by delivery excellence and strong customer...

9 top tips for HR and People teams to onboard employees remotely

Recruitment doesn’t stop when working goes remote. Here's nine tips for how HR and people teams can do remote onboarding successfully.

7 People strategies for tackling systemic racism in the workplace

Systemic racism is a problem on a global scale, so what can organizations do to start eradicating it from the workplace? Here’s seven strategies for...

7 reasons cloud HR is vital for managing an agile workforce

Moving to the cloud is a no brainer in this new world of work. Here are 7 ways cloud HR technology is mission critical for an agile and remote...

What skills will the HR leader of tomorrow need? | 8 experts reveal how HR skills are changing

The global pandemic means HR has stepped up, but how can HR leaders continue to build skillsets. 8 experts share their top tips for success.

Time for a different approach: 8 ways HR can support graduates and interns working remotely

How can HR and People leaders help graduates and interns to thrive in the new norm of working remotely? Here’s eight top tips.

How innovative organizations have responded to remote working: 5 lessons for HR and People teams from companies across the world

What can we learn from five companies who adapted quickly to flexible working?

Gamification in HR: Three companies using gamification to compliment HR strategies today

Gamification stubbornly remains in every year’s ‘top trends to watch‘ list. Is it revolutionizing HR in organizations today?

8 experts on how HR and People leaders have responded to COVID-19

There’s firefighting. And then there’s 2020. We asked eight experts: how have HR leaders personally responded to COVID-19? What have you learnt?

HR agility and resilience: 12 powerful lessons from the pandemic so far

12 tips from the HR community on what we’ve learnt from the pandemic so far, and how HR and People leaders can act with HR agility and resilience.

6 ways HR and People teams can support employees to bring their whole selves to work

Do you bring your ‘whole self’ to work? Find out the meaning behind the term and the six ways you can help support and empower your people to do so.

Diversity and inclusion: Why it’s more important than ever in the new era of remote working

How can your HR and People team continue to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of the business in the age of remote working?

Supporting working parents: Why it’s more important than ever and how HR and People teams can support them

The global pandemic has changed the world of work for parents. Here’s how you can help parents stay happy and productive.

Is there still a place for corporate values in 2020? What HR and People teams should know

Will corporate values continue to be relevant in the workplace? And if not, where do we go from here? We consider how corporate values need to evolve.

11 steps for HR and People leaders to create a flexible working culture

You may have switched to flexible and remote working, but how can you ensure its ongoing success? Here are 11 tips for HR and People leaders.

7 top tips to grow your future workforce from within

The days have gone where you have one job for the rest of your life but could organizations do more to retain employees and grow from within?

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Everything HR and People teams need to know

How ready is your HR team for the introduction of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? Find out everything you need to know about it.

Strength in agility: 4 ways HR and People teams can revolutionize ways of working

Could HR be more agile in the way it operates? Here’s four ways HR can become more agile, and in turn, more resilient to change.

Delivering engagement through experiences: 6 ways HR and People teams can create moments that matter

How do you create moments that really matter to your people? Here’s six ways you can drive forward workforce experiences throughout the employee...

6 ways HR and People teams can support their workforce with anxiety

One out of six people suffer from anxiety. Here’s six ways to support your employees.

13 steps HR leaders can take to tackle a toxic work culture

Eliminating toxicity from the workplace can improve productivity and wellbeing. But where do you start? Here’s some simple advice in 13 steps.

Diversity and inclusion: 4 powerful stats HR leaders should know

There’s absolutely no excuse for not putting diversity and inclusion at the heart of your company’s strategy. Here’s why.

Successful offboarding strategies: 5 basics to get right

Offboarding is the final piece in the employee experience puzzle —and the easiest to miss. Here are five simple ways to build an effective strategy.

6 ways to effectively support an aging workforce

Increasingly more older generations are staying in the workforce. Here’s six ways HR teams can create better workforce experiences for them.

Meaningful work: Three companies empowering employees to see the bigger picture

Employees who derive meaning from their work are three times as likely to stay with their organizations. Here’s three companies leading the way.

How to build the perfect HR team: 6 essential tips

Is it possible to build the perfect HR team? We explore six tips to build the perfect team in today’s changing world of work.

5 ways to attract and retain Gen Z talent

In five years, Generation Z will make up 20% of the workforce. Is your company prepared to attract and retain top Gen Z talent?

How much of effective HR strategy relies on people managers?

They say employees don’t quit bad companies, but they do quit bad managers. Here’s four tips to build great employee experiences through line...

9 ways HR teams can build emotional intelligence in their organization

Many People leaders believe emotional intelligence is more valuable than experience or education. Here’s how to build it in your organization.

The legalization of marijuana: What HR and People teams need to know

Are you suitably prepared and equipped for the legalization of marijuana? We shed light on the changing laws for HR and People leaders.

How to alleviate workplace stress: 5 top tips from HR leaders

Is the four-day working week really the silver bullet for increasing productivity at work? Find out everything you need to know.

Communicating with remote employees: 5 tactics to keep them engaged

As the world adapts to a new way of working, communication with your employees is going to become more important than ever. Here are 5 of our top...

5 ways to support employee wellbeing remotely

If your employees are adapting to life working from home, they will need your support more than ever. Here are 5 ways to help people feel cared for.

5 steps to drive HR strategy forward in times of change

In these ever-changing times, here are five steps to help keep your company on the right track…

8 ways to design great workforce experiences for your remote employees

Your employees maybe remote but that doesn't stop them having great experiences while working. Here's 8 ideas for creating great experiences for them.

4 steps to prepare your organization to become an effective remote workforce

Is your organization gearing up to be an effective remote workforce during COVID-19? See the steps HR teams can take to ensure that employees feel...

6 ways to support mental health wellness at work

How can People Companies ensure they’re supporting employees’ mental wellbeing? Here are six tips on supporting mental health within your...

Email etiquette: 10 golden rules for sending work emails

The appropriate email etiquette can vary, however, there are some basic dos and don'ts that HR and People teams can use to guide employees.

6 ways to support employee health and wellbeing

Free gym subscriptions and fruit aren't enough to support employee wellbeing in the workplace. Here are six ways to make it part of your company...

6 ways to attract talent outside dominant metro areas

A high concentration of workers around major cities doesn’t mean they are content, presenting companies outside of dominant metro areas with an...

6 steps to create employee experiences that really drive productivity

A great employee experience is important to a staggering 92% of workers – and boosts productivity too. Here’s how to build great workforce...

How can HR and People teams improve the ethnicity pay gap?

Many organizations simply don’t know the ethnic make-up of their workforce even though diversity and inclusion are good for business.

4 skills the HR leader of the future needs to thrive

The top skills HR leaders identified as important in the coming years were also the areas where they feel they have the biggest gaps.

What’s stopping HR tech adoption in organizations? Four things preventing change

HR leaders have huge appetite to use new technology, but these intentions aren’t being realised. 500 HR leaders reveal what’s stopping them.

What’s the financial upside of Sage People for your organization?

The Total Economic Impact™ Of Sage People revealed a range of benefits that conclusively outweigh the costs of using Sage People over three years.

5 ways HR’s transforming how it operates

HR’s evolving to become a more People-focused function. 500 HR leaders told us how they’re changing how they operate as a result.

How to build a HR or People strategy that’s aligned to your business strategy

If you’re a People leader in a fast-growing company, it can be hard to know how to align your HR strategy to the overall business plan.

Can you create a fairer working environment? Three things you might not have considered

Three ways HR teams can drive change in the workplace, that you can address alongside your wider more strategic D&I strategies.

Six things you never knew about your employees but should

How much do you really know about your people? Find out the six things you should know about your employees to create great experiences for them.

Case study: how Google uses People analytics

Google’s analytical, data-driven approach to its HR system has certainly made waves. We look at how the tech giant uses data to power it's People...

5 steps to creating amazing mentoring programs

Mentoring programs aren’t set-it-and-forget-it. Get the five essential steps to build amazing mentoring programs which truly support your people.

5 ways to successfully manage a multi-generational workforce

With employees increasingly working beyond 70 and school leavers entering the workforce, companies need new ways to attract talent - across all...

Create a culture your employees will love | 12 experts share their top tips for building amazing workforce experiences

What does a great employee experience really look like? We spoke to 12 experts to get their thoughts on building a company culture.

Why I love working in HR | 14 HR experts explain why they love what they do

We’ve scoured the globe to find out why leading HR and People experts love working in the sector - and what really drives them.

How to successfully identify and develop high potential employees

What does a great employee experience really look like? We spoke to 12 experts to get their thoughts on building a company culture.

HR’s transforming to People: 4 ways HR leaders can get ahead

Just 18% of HR leaders believe their organization has shifted from HR to People. Here’s four ways to get ahead in your HR to People journey.

Thinking without the box: Three lessons HR leaders can use to foster innovation and creativity in the workplace

Companies that adapt time and time again are far more likely to thrive and create true innovation. Here’s three lessons for HR and People teams.

5 essential steps to move from on-premise to cloud HR

Before you begin the transition from on-premise to cloud HR, make sure you know these five essential steps.

5 ways to use hyper-personalization to attract and retain top talent

Hyper-personalization is rapidly changing the way we communicate. Could it change the way we create employee experiences too?

7 ways HR’s changing

Just 18% of HR leaders have transitioned from HR to People, our new research reveals. Find out what 500 HR leaders told us about the changing face of...

5 top challenges facing HR in 2020 | What the sector says

What are the key challenges facing HR professionals in 2010 and how can they overcome them? We spoke to some HR and People leaders to find out.

HR leaders share their biggest failure and what it taught them

From taking on too much, to overcoming nerves in big meetings, four experts share their biggest failure – and what they learnt from it.

5 ways to ensure you’re supporting LGBTQ+ workers

Discover five ways to ensure your company is supporting and empowering LGBTQ+ workers, with examples of global companies leading the way.

5 ways to effectively support employees with disabilities

Being an accessible employer goes far beyond simply stating that you are. Here’s five things to make sure you’re adequately supporting employees.

5 ways to use automation to transform HR in your organization

Discover how to use automation to transform from a transactional focused HR team, to a more strategic People function for your organization.

How to keep high performers: 7 tips to build an internal talent pipeline

How can HR and People teams create an internal talent pipeline that retains high performers? Discover the seven tips for success.

9 habits of highly successful HR and People leaders

We take a look at the habits the most highly effective HR and People leaders practice day-to-day, with valuable nuggets from Virgin to Facebook.

Flexible working: 7 reasons it’s a no-brainer

Flexible working is something 80% of employees value. Here’s seven reasons why it’s a no-brainer for organizations in today’s world of work

HR career tips: 13 pieces of advice from the HR tech experts

We asked the HR experts exactly what advice they give or have been given by others that spurs themselves, and those around them to strive for...

From HR analytics to People Science: How to move from data reporting to data analysis

You may be collecting HR analytics, but are you getting the strategic insight you need? Discover three steps to better actionable insights.

10 steps to building a successful business case for HR tech investment

When it comes to impressing the C-suite with an effective business case for investment, you don’t need smoke and mirrors – just data and these 10...

Your reading wish list: 12 powerful books every HR leader should read

Are you currently on the search for your next read? To celebrate World Book Day, we’ve compiled a list of our top 12 page-turners.

7 steps for creating staffing strategies that work

Your people give your business a competitive edge. Follow our seven steps to developing a successful staffing strategy to keep your business in the...

Who’s your HR hero? | 7 experts reveal who inspires them, and what they’ve learnt from them

Seven HR and People experts share who has inspired them during their careers, and what they’ve learnt from them and their advice.

Psychological safety: The secret to Google’s top teams’ success – and 5 lessons for workplaces

Psychological safety is vital for top performing teams. Here’s five ways to build psychological safety in your workplace.

People analytics: 5 steps to develop data-driven HR and People teams

Apart from a simple headcount report, fewer than 50% of HR leaders can deliver same-day metrics. Here’s how you build data capability.

Should emails whilst commuting count as work?

Should emails sent while commuting count as official work time? How can companies strike the right balance between flexible working and healthy...

7 ways HR and People teams can support working families

Happy parents make happy workers. Here’s 7 ways to support working parents in your organization - from flexible working to setting an example from...

Is the annual employee engagement survey dead?

Is chasing employees to fill out the annual engagement survey the right approach? Here’s four alternatives to boost engagement and business...

7 business benefits of employee volunteering

Gen Z and millennials expect companies to have a social purpose. Is it time to boost employee engagement by offering company volunteer days?

5 ways to reinvent performance management for the better

People Companies are ditching annual appraisals for continuous conversations, reinventing their performance management processes.

Employee experiences: Who should be responsible?

Who exactly is responsible for employee experience within companies? To build positive workplace experiences, everyone has a responsibility. Here’s...

10 recruiting tips to increase diversity in the workplace

It’s a fact - diversity and inclusion drive business revenue and profits. Here are ten tips to help you acquire a diverse talent pool.

What role should HR and People teams play in diversity and inclusion? | The long-read

Who should be responsible for diversity and inclusion in the workplace – HR, or the C-suite? What role can technology play? We asked the experts.

How to use people analytics to influence C-suite decisions

Can HR analytics and People Science help your C-suite sleep better? Discover how to gain actionable insights to drive business decisions.

7 tips for an effective succession planning strategy

Do you have a succession planning strategy? Here’s 7 tips to handling the effective communication of company succession plans.

Whatever happened to gamification in HR?

Has gamification and gamified technology changed HR in the way the sector thought? We set out to investigate how it's being used.

10 ways to eliminate gender bias in the workplace

Companies shouldn’t be simply waiting for change; they can play a vital role in eliminating gender bias in the workplace today.

How can a multi-generational workforce learn from each other?

HR and People teams can do a lot to support and get the most from a multi-generational workforce, but what can the workforce itself learn from each...

Acting on feedback is vital for employee engagement. Here’s how to do it right

What is the point in asking employees for feedback if it is not acted upon? Here’s some top tips on how to effectively listen and act on employee...

8 tips for managing a gig economy workforce

The contingent workforce is becoming more diverse to include agencies and freelancers. How do you manage workers who you have no formal authority...

How do Chief People Officers start their day? 11 HR leaders reveal their secrets to success

From 'eating the frog’, to 80's pop ballads, to the trusty cup of coffee, 11 HR leaders spill their morning secrets – with answers that may surprise...

What are the top 5 traits of exceptional leaders?

Leadership is a skill that can be learnt and developed, but what are the key traits to becoming an exceptional leader, according to the experts?

7 tips to avoid employee burnout

There’s only one person to blame for burnout: bosses. Here’s 7 tips to fight employee burnout.

Becoming a People Company: 5 ways to build a business that puts people first

People Companies attract the best, and as a result, their business flourishes. We summarize five findings from our research report on how the best do...

HR leaders – here’s what’s keeping your CEO up at night (and what to do about it)

How can HR and People leaders address the concerns keeping CEOs up at night – and are they the same worries they themselves have?

9 ways that HR and People teams can drive sustainability

Businesses are lacking the leadership skills to deliver on long-term sustainability goals, says a new report. Should HR leaders step up?

6 ways to improve your internal communications

Overflowing email inboxes mean that important internal messages can often get missed. Here’s 6 ways to boost your internal comms

What is People Marketing?

People Marketing means applying the principles of marketing to HR, so companies know their people as well as their customers. Here’s what that means.

5 ways to support employees’ financial wellbeing

Money concerns are one of the biggest causes of stress for workers. How can companies support employees’ financial wellbeing?

12 ways to support a better work-life balance for your employees

Live to work or work to live? A question asked by many members of the modern workforce. How can we help employees become well-rested and happier at...

How to use recognition to boost employee engagement

Recognition can make employees feel valued and, as a result, contribute to great employee experiences. Here's how to do it right.

Create a culture of working less hours and you’ll boost productivity. Here’s why

Is working less hours key to happier, more engaged and more productive employees? Here’s five things to consider why it might be.

7 ways to spot if an employee isn’t engaged

Companies are facing an engagement crisis but disengaged employees can be turned into engaged employees. Read our guide to the 7 signs of how to spot...

People Science: How to know your employees as well as you know your customers

People Science is more than just people analytics. It means not just mining data and reporting it — but gaining actionable insights to identify...

15 ways to enrich job interviews for great candidate experiences

With job seekers calling the shots, employers need to deliver a great candidate experience during the interview process. Here are 15 ways to do just...

Why you should treat employees like ‘internal customers’

A company should educate its workforce about the brand's aims and attitudes. Employees can then retain and exemplify those goals when serving...

Want to create highly motivated employees? Understand what drives them

It’s no secret that motivated workers equal loyal workers who are enthusiastic about their work and yield better results. That’s simple. The bigger...

Goodbye HR, hello people

You may be collecting HR analytics, but are you getting the strategic insight you need? Discover three steps to better actionable insights.

Why attractive workplaces attract top talent

Attractive workplaces can help businesses attract and retain the best talent. Correct use of color, biophilic design and privacy pods are just some...

7 characteristics of a People Company

Find out the seven secrets to truly put the success of your people at the top of the list for company success.

What is a People Company?

A People Company is an organization where people are the most valuable asset, and where company success is dependent on their workforce being...

7 ways Netflix reinvented HR

The Netflix presentation discussing their approach to HR and culture has proven to be a 'game-changer' amongst other tech startups and further afield.

People analytics: 11 metrics that matter

HR departments need to understand what their business goals are, then decipher what metrics are needed to determine progress.

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