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Everyone’s doing performance management – aren’t they?

We discussed some of the practical challenges and opportunities of applying evidence-based HR in areas such as performance management. One of the key areas we discussed with Prof. Rob Briner, an expert in Evidenced-Based HR, included challenges and limitations of performance management processes, and how to measure their impact on business outcomes.

23 May 2026 3 min

Are you curious about Evidence-Based HR and how it can improve your organisation's performance?

Rob Briner, an expert in the field of Evidence-Based HR discusses some of the practical challenges and opportunities of applying Evidence-Based HR in areas such as performance management.

23 May 2026 4 min

Reskilling Revolution: Boosting Productivity and Aligning HR with Business Strategy

We chatted with Kevin Green CPO at First Bus, about a hot topic in the HR world. Did you know that a McKinsey study found that nearly all execs and managers are seeing skill gaps now, or expect them soon? It’s a big deal because reskilling can actually boost productivity by up to 12%. But here’s the catch – if you wait too long or it costs too much, are you just chasing your tail? Kevin thinks it’s all about planning ahead. If HR can align with the business strategy and get ahead of the curve, you can develop skills internally and save a ton on hiring externally.

22 May 2026 4 min

Leadership Lab: Cultivating Versatile Leaders Through Experimentation and Adaptability

We chatted to Kevin Green, CPO at First Bus, Kevin shared a compelling vision for leadership development. Kevin highlights the importance of breaking down functional silos and fostering a culture that applauds and rewards the development of talent. By moving people around the organisation and encouraging them to step outside their disciplines, you can create well-rounded leaders capable of managing diverse challenges.

22 May 2026 5 min

HR at the Helm: Steering Business Success

Kevin Green CPO at First Bus highlights the importance of aligning HR with business metrics for a clearer journey ahead. By asking the right questions and focusing on impactful actions, to ensure HR drives the business forward with purpose and measurable success. But how do you ensure you’re on the right route? An approach could be to constantly measure progress with checkpoints that ask: • Why are we taking this action? • What impact will it have? • How will we track its effectiveness?

22 May 2026 3 min

Steering the Future: How First Bus is Driving the Workforce Towards Tomorrow’s Horizon.

In the dynamic journey of business, it’s not just the destination that counts, but the ability to navigate twists and turns along the way. Kevin Green, CPO at First Bus, drives home the importance of building a team that’s ready for the road ahead, equipped with resilience and agility.

22 May 2026 3 min

Escalating Skills Shortage: Shifting from Mechanical to Electrical Engineering.

In a recent discussion with Kevin Green, the Chief People Officer at First Bus, we explored the significant escalation in skills shortages, observing an increase from 3 sectors in 2008 to 83 currently. Kevin highlighted his organisation’s proactive response, which involved transitioning 2,000 to 3,000 individuals from mechanical to electrical engineering roles, underscoring the importance to reskill and upskill the workforce to meet evolving industry demands.

22 May 2026 5 min

From Scarcity to Strategy: A Bold Take on UKs Escalating Skills Crisis.

We had the pleasure of discussing the pressing issue of skills gaps with Kevin Green, Chief People Officer at First Bus, Kevin shed light on the nuances between labour, skills, and talent shortages, noting the distinct challenges they pose within the UK’s employment landscape.

22 May 2026 5 min
Revisiting Hogan Results

Revisiting Hogan Results

Many of our clients use Hogan Assessments to support selection programmes and development activity, both individual and collective.

Melvyn Payne 21 May 2026 3 min
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