The Covid era has upended our personal and professional lives, but new research shows that at least some positives have come out of it in the workplace. The pandemic has accelerated the pace of change, bringing about some potentially lasting gains for employees in general – and people managers in particular.

In this short read, we'll be revealing what HR professionals really think are the biggest benefits to emerge from the pandemic, based on a recent industry survey by People Management and learning provider MOL. From accelerated digital transformation and online learning opportunities to improved organisational insight and wellbeing provision, you told us that there are many reasons to be cheerful. Plus, find out how HR's own profile is rising, too, in the new world of work.

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Psychometric testing is a widely used tool in recruitment and talent management – so how can HR professionals use it to their full advantage? 

This short read in partnership with the British Psychological Society explores the value of the behavioural and psychological insights that modern tests provide – from the recruitment process to ongoing workplace coaching and career development – with the help of a chartered occupational psychologist.

Plus, we'll be looking at how scientifically rigorous testing can help reduce unconscious bias and build a more equal and inclusive workplace, and why HR leaders are choosing to add psychometric testing qualifications to their skills portfolio.

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Learning is evolving fast, and the pandemic has challenged us all to develop new ways to work, support our colleagues, and upskill. Is your organisation keeping up?

Can one piece of software be your pay and reward platform, corporate intranet, communications hub, learning gateway and stepping stone to opportunity? People Management’s Suzanne Bidlake quizzes Simon Davies and Rebecca Carter from MHR on what the People First HR and payroll platform can do for your organisation – and how it stands out in a crowded marketplace.

Find out how People First delivers on its promise of fast adoption, puts real-time data in the hands of people managers and could help remote workers feel part of a community, in our latest 10-minute video tour of leading HR product solutions.

Organisations and workforces that don't evolve fall behind. But as we all know, it's not always easy to shift the status quo, particularly where many decision-makers are involved. So how can HR leaders be agents of digital change?