Challenging HR myths, management fads and what really works in people management.

There's no shortage of new ideas and trends in HR. Whether it's employee engagement, hybrid working, personality assessments, leadership development or the growing use of AI, we're constantly hearing about the latest approaches and what organisations should be doing.

But how much of this is actually backed up by research? And how often do we adopt practices simply because everyone else seems to be doing them?

The CIPD Southern Region is delighted to welcome Eric Barends, an internationally recognised expert in evidence-based management, for a session that will challenge some of the assumptions we make about people and organisations.

Eric will explore some of the popular beliefs and practices in HR, looking at what the research actually tells us and where the evidence might surprise us. He'll also share practical ways to assess the information and advice we come across, helping us make better decisions rather than relying on trends, personal experience or accepted wisdom.

Supported by Munster Technological University, this event isn't about adding another model or framework to the mix. It's about taking a closer look at what we do, why we do it and whether it really works.

What can you expect from the session?

Explore some of the common myths and misconceptions in HR and people management.

Look at what the research tells us about popular HR practices and workplace trends.

Learn how to question claims and assess the quality of evidence behind them.

Pick up practical approaches to making more evidence-informed decisions.

Consider how we can use evidence to strengthen our advice and influence within organisations.

It should be an interesting opportunity to challenge our thinking, question a few assumptions and perhaps look at some familiar HR practices in a different light.

About the speaker

Eric Barends is an internationally recognised authority on evidence-based management and Managing Director of the Center for Evidence-Based Management (CEBMa), a global organisation dedicated to improving the quality of management and organisational decision-making.

With over 20 years of senior management experience and a PhD in Evidence-Based Management, Eric combines academic rigour with extensive practical experience. He has taught at leading universities, including New York University, Australian National University and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and is co-author of the influential book Evidence-Based Management: How to Use Evidence to Make Better Organizational Decisions.

Eric has also worked closely with the CIPD, contributing to its thought leadership and research on evidence-based HR and helping advance the profession's understanding of what really drives people and organisational performance.

A compelling and thought-provoking speaker, Eric is known for challenging conventional management wisdom, exposing popular myths and helping HR professionals distinguish what genuinely works from what simply sounds convincing

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