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Abbi Melville

Assistant Product Manager

Abbi’s HR software journey started around 7 years ago at People HR, where she spent countless hours working closely with customers to understand their wants, their needs and their challenges. This gave her a deep understanding of the world in which HR professionals must operate, and during her career she authored hundreds of how-to articles and tutorials to help HR administrators make better use of their HR system. Abbi joined The Sense Group in 2021, and in 2022 began working with the SenseHR product team to ensure customer needs are properly represented in the development pipeline.

Top tips to hire a great people manager and boost staff retention

Top tips to hire a great people manager and boost staff retention

Great managers are a crucial part of retaining great people – but hiring them can be tough. Here are our five top tips for hiring great people managers.

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Top 10 HR trends to watch in 2023

Top 10 HR trends to watch in 2023

With 2022 behind us, we decided to take a look at the top 10 trends to watch in 2023. Can AI really be trusted to inform hiring and firing decisions?

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10 tips to support employees during a cost-of-living crisis

10 tips to support employees during a cost-of-living crisis 

There’s a strong link between the cost-of-living crisis and reduced productivity. But what can you do about it? Here are 10 ways to support your employees.

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10 gig economy sites

10 gig economy sites reviewed from an employer’s perspective

The modern workforce includes several consultants, contractors and freelancers. Here are 10 top gig economy websites to help you find top talent for your teams.

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Are Gen-Z the new benchmark for workforce changes

Are Gen-Z the new benchmark for workforce changes and can the people profession keep up? 

Gen-Z might seem like a scary alien invasion but turns out they’re probably a good barometer for changing workforce requirements. So, here’s how HR managers can keep everyone happy without breaking (too much) of a sweat.

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A new generation of agile HR for a flexible workforce

A new generation of agile HR for a flexible workforce 

The people profession is about effectively managing and developing all the people who make up a workforce. HR means human resources. So why do so many HR software solutions still prioritise the traditional full-time employee over every other human? It’s because it’s easy to build a restrictive system. Not because it’s right. But we fixed that for you… you’re welcome.

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7 pillars of wellbeing wisdom in the workplace

7 pillars of wellbeing wisdom in the workplace. A guide for people managers. 

You’ve probably heard of the 5 pillars of wellbeing, but we like to shake things up a bit. Yup, we went wild and added another two. And we’ll give you some great ideas on implementing all 7 and building a holistic wellbeing strategy.

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Where’s my data?

Hey! HR! Where’s my data? 

Do you know where your people data is? Do you know who’s looking after it? Or how they’re doing it? We lay it all bare for you, so that you never have to wonder again.

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What exactly is HR Software? 

What exactly is HR Software?  

What are the capabilities of HR systems and what, if anything, can they do to add value to your organisation?
Do You Need HR Software?

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Unlimited holiday allowance

Unlimited holiday allowance—Netflix, GitHub, and LinkedIn are all doing it, so should you be doing it too? 

Leave without limits—it sounds fantastic! What could possibly go wrong? If you’ve heard about the likes of Netflix, GitHub, LinkedIn, and Virgin, ditching the holiday policies, and are wondering, “What’s all the fuss about?”, then you’ve come to the right place.

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SenseHR is an HR System built by HR technology experts with decades of experience working with HR teams across the UK and beyond, and is designed to help organisations not only manage a more flexible workplace, but to also grow and thrive as they welcome a new generation of people.

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