The Learning Curve - HR
Expertly curated content and insights, for Human Resources professionals
The Rise of Four-Day Week Trials in the UK: What HR Needs to Consider Before Piloting One
The practical groundwork HR should lay before committing to a four-day week pilot
By Rob Green
Internal Mobility: Why So Few Companies Actually Do It Well
The structural barriers that stop internal candidates from being considered fairly, and how to remove them
By Rob Green
Return to Office vs Hybrid: Making Evidence-Based Policy, Not Headline-Chasing
How HR teams are cutting through the RTO debate with data instead of following the loudest headline
By Rob Green
Employee Burnout: The HR Policies That Actually Help
Practical, evidence-based interventions that reduce burnout, not wellness theatre
By Rob Green
IR35 and Contractor Management: A Practical Compliance Guide for HR Teams
The practical steps HR is responsible for when engaging contractors under IR35
By Rob Green
How to Run a Fair and Structured HR Software Demo Process
A practical framework for keeping demos objective, comparable, and free from salesperson-led decision-making
By Rob Green
Workforce Planning in an Uncertain Economy
How HR leaders can plan headcount without over-committing or under-resourcing
By Rob Green
How HR Teams Should Actually Measure the ROI of HR Software
Login counts and feature adoption dashboards feel like proof of value - they rarely are
By Rob Green
Pay Transparency Legislation: What UK HR Teams Need to Prepare For
The regulatory direction is clear - the readiness gap is where the risk sits
By Rob Green
Why Employee Onboarding Is Where Most Retention Is Won or Lost
The first 90 days quietly decide whether a great hire becomes a great employee, or an early exit
By Rob Green
Skills-Based Hiring: What the Shift Away from Degrees Actually Means for HR Teams
Moving past the degree requirement takes more than deleting a line from the job ad
By Rob Green
Writing an HR Software RFP That Actually Gets Useful Vendor Responses
Why most RFPs get vague, copy-paste proposals back — and how to fix it
By Rob Green
The Hidden Pitfalls of Buying HRIS Software (And How to Avoid Them)
Practical tips on how to avoid the pitfalls of buying a HRIS
By Rob Green