Ok then, COVID-19 is not yet in the rearview mirror. Most of us are just trying to keep things going the best we can until we can get back to normal operations. Will there be lessons learned from this experience or are we going to see this as a once...

It is a commonly told tale that when he arrived in the New World, Cortez burned his ships so that the only direction to proceed would be forward. There would be no turning back.

There really should be no mystery as to the components of work which come together to form teams. Literally for millennia this has been taking place.

While much of the conversation around working from home during the pandemic is about keeping staff productive, there is not a lot of talk about career and skills growth. Yes, while the priorities are still maintaining business continuity and ensuring staff continue to receive support, human resources must not forget...

As countries around the world work to contain COVID-19, many companies and businesses have had to close offices and their staff told to shelter in place. During uncertain times, staff look to their employers for the security that continued employment and compensation provide. Now, more than ever, it is important...

Salary surveys can be expensive, so why bother paying for them every year? If you operate in developing country markets, relying on data that is outdated could be a fatal mistake. Developing markets are more dynamic and updated data is a requirement to remain competitive. Birches Group has built a...

Money is the not the only way to engage staff, but it's a key part of your Employment Value Proposition. To effectively attract, retain and motivate your staff, you better get the money right! But you need more. You need an effective HR infrastructure.

You have likely heard the term “non-essential workers” these past few weeks of the pandemic. These are the workers who because of their level or function in the organization are asked to stay home, usually without pay, and are often first on the chopping block of downsizing and furloughs. We...

It is just after dark. A bell is tolling in the distance. There is a rumbling of a wagon moving down the village road. A man calls out: Bring out your dead.