Blog: GSD HR Consulting

  • A guide to the Employee Lifecycle

    The Employee Lifecycle: A Holistic Approach to Talent Management Employee lifecycle (ELC) Management encompasses the entire journey an employee takes within an organisation, from their initial recruitment to their eventual departure. Effectively managing this lifecycle is crucial for organisations that aim to attract, engage, develop, and retain top talent. It’s important that the ELC is…

  • Effective Engagement of External Professionals in Agile Organisations

    Engaging external professionals in agile organisations requires clear definitions of engagement types to ensure alignment and minimise misunderstandings. Whether you’re bringing in fractional leaders, interim executives, or consultants, setting clear expectations and defining roles can enhance agility, optimise resources, and improve business outcomes. By adopting a structured approach, HR teams and decision-makers can drive transformation…

  • The Value of HR Expertise: My Route to Chartered FCIPD

    HR at its best transforms leadership, organisational capability, and business resilience. Having worked in the people profession for many years, I knew that formal recognition of this impact was important—not just for me, but for the profession as a whole. The CIPD experience assessment process was rigorous, requiring deep reflection on my strategic contributions, leadership,…