Predictive Analytics in HR: A Primer

whitePaper | December 20, 2021

Employee experience is top of mind as companies focus on retention and recruitment in the wake of the historic pandemic and its many consequences. Trying to devise processes that are easy and efficient, so employees don’t have to add to their stress levels is a top goal of HR leaders.

whitePaper | April 15, 2022

As the world of work shifts on its axis, Poly is working with the research team at Worktech on a rolling program to create new thinking, define the main challenges and explore emerging opportunities around hybrid working. We encourage our partners and customers to become involved in this work. The picture is changing quickly and in bringing people, spaces and technology together to form a new corporate canvas for hybrid work to unfold, there is much to discover. In this paper, we look at one of the key building blocks of the hybrid model a successful and effective return to office (RTO). Why are so many companies around the world struggling with this, and what can be done to create a more seamless workplace re-entry for employees on the journey to hybrid?

whitePaper | December 16, 2019

More often than not, articles and reports about artificial intelligence center on how machines will replace people and take all our jobs. The reality is not so sinister, but technology will continue to change the skills that organizations require to be effective and successful. It’s critical to understand where things intersect to future-proof your organization. The world is more chaotic and complex than ever but learning technology has the potential to mitigate this complexity by augmenting our intelligence and equipping people with the skills they need to adapt and evolve.

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 Outdated policies have them considering quitting in a way that has never been seen before.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 | November 30, 2022

Internal mobility, career development and succession management are important to both employee and organizational goals. Each of these issues, while separate, strongly influence the others. When done well, they can have tremendous benefits, such as improved employee retention, increased engagement and the ability to bridge skills gaps. However, when even one of the elements are not done correctly it can lead to major challenges in the organization. For example, if a manager is resistant to internal movement, their employees may become less engaged resulting in them eventually quitting.

whitePaper | July 25, 2022

Much like HR itself is sometimes branded a ‘necessary evil’ – keeping organisations out of trouble when it comes to employment law and regulatory compliance – so too are the systems HR deploys to support its operational and strategic goals. All too often, HR technology ‘just gets the job done’ or, at the very least, doesn’t throw up too many hurdles to completing your to-do list.