How to Prepare Performance Improvement Plans

whitePaper | December 24, 2021

Employees reported high engagement scores in the initial depths of the pandemic. Since then, burnout, realisations about work-life balance and the meaning of roles, and fear of "the old way" are leading people out of the workforce. A two-hour commute? Every day? Sneaking away to doctor's appointments and continuing to work even if you feel unwell? Employees are saying, "No more." Outdated policies have them considering quitting in a way that has never been seen before.

whitePaper | January 16, 2023

For the first time ever, the talent acquisition and outsourcing market are facing a scenario that doesn’t reflect broader economic trends. History has shown that a sudden contraction of the recruitment market is a precursor to economic uncertainty, recession or a financial crash. In the final quarter of 2022, the UK economy – and indeed many global markets – were facing high inflation rates and economic instability.

whitePaper | September 21, 2022

Culture shapes our vision, and opportunity helps reshape culture. In a business world that increasingly embraces diversity, inclusion, and innovation, organizations can no longer rely on a one-size-fits-all approach to hiring, training, and career development. A recent survey by Accenture Research of more than 1,200 Hispanic American and Latinx professionals revealed significant opportunities for job and career growth in emerging technologies with a focus on developing digital skills.

whitePaper | January 17, 2020

A well-designed global mobility programme should incentivise talent to be mobile while minimising unnecessary costs. Understanding the latest practice in benefits provision is key to ensuring your programme is competitive yet cost-effective. This free report uses information from ECA’s products and surveys to look in detail at the costs of core benefits provided in many mobility policies. It provides insight into best practice and how to assess the total cost to the business of the full assignment remuneration package.

whitePaper | January 1, 2020

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining how businesses operate. Artificial intelligence enables computers to learn from experience and accomplish human-like tasks more efficiently by processing large amounts of data and recognizing patterns. Over the next decade, data analytics and AI will augment workers’ efficiency, as companies rely on leading tech to beat out competitors, according to Gartner’s Hype Cycle 2019.

whitePaper | July 15, 2022

As I write this note, we are in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone is focused on protecting our families, teams, and communities as we move through this crisis. In the coming months, we will emerge from this crisis state into a new normal. This coronavirus is becoming the accelerator for one of the greatest workplace transformations of our lifetime. How we shop, learn, communicate, and how and where we work will be changed forever.