EMEA July August 2019

Moving Forward

Innovative technology advancements are changing the global mobility landscape.

By Simon Kent

A recent report from the RES Forum shows that there is still huge untapped potential for the use of technology in aiding global mobility. The report suggests that areas such as pre-assignment support, payroll processes, and repatriation could all benefit significantly from digitalisation. The report’s author, Professor Benjamin Bader, senior lecturer in international HR management at Newcastle University Business School in the UK, says the sector is only just beginning to adopt technology and the future of the function is still up for debate.

Mobility Technology

RX for EX

Improving the employee experience is a key consideration when attracting and retaining top talent.

By Simon Kent

A positive first impression is often not enough to keep new employees happy and engaged. Whilst a new hire may experience excitement and pride at first, their positivity will decrease if the reality of working for a company doesn’t match their expectations. In order to address this, HR is exploring the employee experience -a consideration of what it is like to work at a company from a multitude of perspectives.

Employee Experience

The Age of Collaboration

Today’s multi-generational workforce has a lot potential, but will only reach it if organisations can manage its many complexities.

By Simon Kent

A long history in the paper and packaging industry means the workforce at Mondi is extremely diverse. The company has operations in over 33 countries and creates paper and packing for large, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies such as Nestle, P&G, and Unilever. According to Group HR Director Michael Hakes, many of the company’s 26,000 employees started with Mondi straight out of school and still make up an important part of its workforce some 40 years later. Naturally, this has created an age-diverse workforce that presents both benefits and challenges.

Workforce Generations

2019 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings: Recognition

We rank the top providers based on customer satisfaction surveys.

By The Editors

A robust recognition program is a necessity to keep employees engaged in today’s competitive business world. View our ranking of the top employee recognition service providers and find the right partner for your organisation.

HRO Today Baker's Dozen

Editor’s Note: Solutions Found Here

By Debbie Bolla

There’s no shortage of challenges for HR leaders in EMEA. But not to worry -we’ve got you covered. In this issue, Editor-at-Large Simon Kent provides strategic approaches to improve the employee experience as well as actionable advice on how HR can leverage technology to ease mobility and how to get the most out of the multi-generational workforce. And it that’s not enough, we also have our annual HRO Today Forum EMEA coming up to help you overcome any obstacles you are facing.

HRO Today