Reward Strategy

1 month ago | reward-strategy.com | Sheila Attwood

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the HR profession. Nearly half of all hiring managers are using AI to screen CVs and applications, and many are already implementing it to make personal day-to-day work tasks easier and quicker. HR professionals are clearly embracing the informal use of AI tools like ChatGPT, with Brightmine data showing that 66.3% are using AI in some capacity - a 12 percentage point increase from last year.

2 months ago | reward-strategy.com | John Pearce

Payroll has historically played a critical but perhaps undervalued role within businesses and has, to those outside of the profession, been recognised largely as a back-office function focused on paying salaries. In reality, the function is so much more than this, but it hasn’t been until recently that this external perception has changed. But what has driven this evolution, and how can organisations leverage the growing value offered by payroll to their advantage?

Nov 13, 2024 | reward-strategy.com | John Pearce

The surge in seasonal hiring, aimed at meeting the spike in consumer demand, frequently leads to operational headaches and stretched resources. Why, despite advances in workforce planning, does seasonal hiring continue to present significant hurdles for payroll departments? And, more importantly, how can businesses better manage the increased workload and ensure a seamless payment process for temporary staff?

Sep 11, 2024 | reward-strategy.com | Michal Lodej

The summit kicked off with a compelling keynote address by industry veteran David Roberstson, head of Global Payroll at NatWest, who emphasised the "three Cs" crucial for securing investment: Cost savings, compliance, and colleague experience. This set the tone for a day filled with data-driven discussions and forward-thinking strategies.

Sep 4, 2024 | reward-strategy.com | Michal Lodej

In its second year under the Reward Strategy banner, this awards programme underscores the critical role of incentives in today’s workplace, forming an integral part of a holistic reward strategy. The finalists will now have their nominations examined by an expert judging panel, drawn from across the different industry sectors to determine who is the best of the best. To see a full list of the shortlisted companies click here.