Changing cultures, relationships and performance in local health care economies

The findings of this research study on changing management cultures and organisational performance in the NHS have now been published. The study was commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research and involved the collection of data from all acute and PCTs in England. The aims of the study were to understand the nature and dynamics of culture change in the NHS, with a particular emphasis on how organisational culture links to health care performance.

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HR in practice: Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust gets staff plugged into MP3 players for training

The players look like iPod Nanos and staff can hook them up to their laptop or a hospital computer through a USB cable. The computers, in turn, link to the organisational development department of the trust.
Staff can then listen through headphones to the training materials and use the navigation on the device to move on to the next section, or can watch mini-documentaries on the computer that back up the listening material. This allows staff learn at times that are convenient to them and their employer, and the organisation saves thousands of hours, as staff do not need to take time out to train other staff, thus the organisation saves money by ensuring working hours are optimised. There is 100% accountability as a complete audit trail is provided and modules can be remotely updated. Click here to read more...

“Who Moved My Cheese?” by Dr Spencer Johnson

If you’re looking for a short, easy-to-read book which is going to make you think about your own behaviour and how you react to change within your work place and personal life then this book is a must!. Who Moved My Cheese uses a simple story to illustrate the different types of behaviours individuals demonstrate when faced with change. After reading the story you are left pondering your own traits and characteristics and comparing yourself to the characters in the book. It opens your eyes to the ideal way we should all react to changes but are often too busy or too comfortable with the present to do.
A copy of this book can be requested from the NHS Leeds Library Service.

Talent Management in the Public Sector

This event provides an opportunity for representatives of employer organisations across the public sector to come together to discuss and debate, hear case studies and explore ideas on and solutions to the talent management challenge.

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More responsive public services? A guide to commissioning migrant and refugee community organisations

A practical guide to commissioning migrant and refugee community organisations (MRCOs) to deliver public services. This guide reviews the commissioning process, why it should include bodies like MRCOs, what MRCOs are and what they can offer to commissioners of public services. Find out more here, where you can download a free pdf version.