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Employee retention is one of the biggest challenges during Mergers & Acquisitions. Many M&As are motivated by a desire to access fresh talent, yet employee turnover can be as much as 70% following a merger.

In recent years, employers have been taking a more proactive approach to tackling employee burnout. Many companies take a big-picture approach, looking at everything from workloads to wellness benefits. The results have been positive, with lower absenteeism, stronger retention and improved productivity.

At this time of year, many organizations run large-scale surveys to assess employee engagement and learn more about the current state of play.

Your business is no longer solely defined by the products or services you sell. In today's climate, organizations have an obligation to uphold ethical standards and demonstrate social responsibility. Consumers are increasingly selective about where they spend their money, and employees are equally discerning about where they work.

At Helios, we are often asked to define (and provide) strategic HRM to an organization in need of change. Strategic Human Resource Management is a big "buzz" term that has been used in senior leadership circles for quite some time. It is widely known to be the future of HR, is talked about at every HR conference, and is what most executives tell us they want when we work with them. But what is it? How can you determine if your HR department is working strategically? What is Strategic HRM?

“Strategic HR”. It’s a buzzword in the HR industry that has been around for some time, and I anticipate it will be around for a while longer. This concept of strategic HR is floated frequently, and it’s quite possible that, like many other business owners, you find yourself asking, “What is strategic Human Resources and how can it help my business?”