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John Crowley

Chief Marketing Officer

John started writing about HR and HR tech in 2012, and has struggled to shake the bug ever since. He joined the People HR team in 2013, and during his time there built one of the most popular HR software blogs in the UK – a place where he interviewed leading industry experts, and tackled thorny topical issues from office politics to software pricing strategies. John has a particular interest in organisational psychology, and the way different HR strategies can impact how a workforce behaves. He currently runs the content and marketing teams at The Sense Group, and during his free time can be found watching the Sheffield Steelers play ice hockey.

On-boarding: expectations versus reality

On-boarding: expectations versus reality

New hires leaving in the first 45 days? Good on-boarding requires a buddy system, an engaged line manager, and a structured time-phased job training programme.

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backward compatibility when choosing HR apps for your business

Why you should factor backward compatibility when choosing HR apps for your business.

Backward compatibility is a crucial but often overlooked factor of HR apps. Can you be sure your HR software will work properly for employees with older phones?

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Can ChatGPT help to automate HR?

Can ChatGPT help to automate HR?

Can ChatGPT play a role in automating your HR processes? We decided to put it to the test – and were pleasantly surprised by the results.

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Six advantages of older workers

Six advantages of older workers

Older workers often face discrimination. But research shows they can drive innovation, increase productivity and bring expertise and stability to the workplace.

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Take a break with SenseHR

Take a break with SenseHR

Still using clunky systems to track annual leave? Give team members a holiday booking system that they’ll love – and ensure they’re taking the breaks they need.

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The modern HR Manager song

The modern HR Manager’s song; or I am the very model of a modern HR manager 

Summary: Honestly, I don’t know how to summarise this one. I guess it’s a song for all the unsung HR managers out there. Thank you for all you do.

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mental health initiatives in the workplace

The catch-22 of mental health initiatives in the workplace and how the people profession can help 

The stigma surrounding poor mental health doesn’t exist because mental health problems are rare. It only exists because the meritocracy of workplace society, and all western society, has historically dictated that it’s not worth talking about. But that’s changing and it’s changing very fast. And the people profession will be in the driving seat of the mental health express.

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Conflict resolution

Conflict resolution is more than just a disciplinary and grievance procedure. 

How can the people profession move towards a human-centric approach, which balances ethical practices of wellbeing and reconciliation, but also meets the legal obligations of their employer? What are the best ways to handle workplace conflict, when it’s no longer just an operational process?

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Four innovative ways to overcome talent shortages

Four innovative ways to overcome talent shortages

Talent shortages have intensified over the previous two years, forcing HR teams to innovate and find even more new ways to attract talent into their organisations. Here are four great ideas you may not have considered.

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Principles of change management for the people profession

Principles of change management for the people profession 

How can HR professionals put transformation into practice or respond quickly to external forces, while keeping their people happy, engaged, motivated, and productive? The answer is a good change management strategy… and for everything else, there’s SenseHR.

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