Why HR should lead the AI implementation in your business. - 2023 - Wattsnext Group

Why HR should lead the AI implementation in your business.

The mere mention of AI creates waves of fear and overwhelm for most. The unknown, the continual change, the constant fire hose of information and the technical jargon is terrifying. Historically HR professionals have been risk-adverse and slow to change their traditional processes or adopt technology. This must change because accessible AI is changing the shape of industries, business structures …

Have managers forgotten the art of retention?

As someone who has managed people for over 25 years and run the HR Consulting firm wattsnext for the past 10, I see firsthand the importance of retaining employees. One of the best ways to achieve this is through effective reward and recognition programs. In this blog post, I will share with you the top 5 modern and cost-effective reward and …

Why Does Recruitment Pi$$ Off Business Owners & CEO's? - 2023 - Wattsnext Group

Why Does Recruitment Pi$$ Off Business Owners & CEO’s?

It is the one business function that polarizes the global business world. Everyone, me included, has a spine tingling horror story involving recruitment. What is the best approach? As HR consultants, we have surveyed our clients and networks over the past decade. Business owners and CEO’s always share what they dislike the most about recruitment. The message has been loud and …

Where is my people problem?? - 2023 - Wattsnext Group

Where is my people problem??

If you have an engagement problem then you’re most likely to have a retention problem! Of course this leads to productivity and morale issues, and so the vicious cycle continues. But let’s take a different perspective. Could it be you actually have a hiring problem? Listening to a podcast recently by HR Works, Bob Kelleher challenged the status quo and raised …