Research
How to Manage Redundancies
07 Jun 2010
Imminent pay freezes and job cuts in the public sector will focus activity on efficiency savings, transformation and restructuring that will be unprecedented in modern times. We have put together a general best practice guide to managing a reduction in the workforce, the general principles of which can be applied to all sectors. For any change project to be successful, organisations need to prioritise the leadership and support of the people who will make it a success.
How the four generations work
04 Jun 2010
Penna’s major new research, in conjunction with the CIPD, dispels some of the assumptions that employers are working on to attract and retain different age groups. Employers could be heading for conflict in the workplace and a reduced talent pool by not truly understanding the needs and motivations of the four different generations in the workplace.
The Value of Outplacement
28 Oct 2009
Outplacement is not about systems, processes and facilities. New research from Penna on outplacement proves that the real value is the personal connection between an individual and their coach.
HR and Change Management
05 Aug 2008
This report is to provides an insight into current and emerging practice in HR and Change Management. A short series of questions were asked of senior HR professionals at the Penna sponsored Strategic HR Network event in July 2008. The topical questions focused on the role of HR in successfully managing change.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
07 Feb 2008
This report aims to provide an insight into current and emerging practice in the implementation of diversity strategies.
Reward and Recognition
03 Jan 2008
With the war for talent and skills shortages still prevalent, organisations are continually looking at ways to differentiate themselves from competitors. Reward and recognition strategies are becoming increasingly important tools for attraction and retention.
International HR Strategies
05 Dec 2007
This report provides an insight into current and emerging practice in developing and implementing effective international HR Strategies.
Organisational Culture
25 Sep 2007
An effective organisational culture is one that causes people to feel passionate about what they are trying to collectively achieve, that keeps them with the organisation and attracts others to the organisation.
Recruitment and Retention
17 May 2007
This report aims to provide an insight into current and emerging Recruitment and Retention practice.

