Simon Brown
Our Virtual Coffee House Exchange - Episode 4: An Introduction to People Analytics
December 03 by Simon BrownJoin Gerard Hussey and Simon Brown as they explore an Introduction to People Analytics and how HR an actively use the skills to inform good management business decision...
Our Virtual Coffee House Exchange - Episode 3 : How HR Can Maximise Employee Experience and Customer Experience
September 28 by Simon BrownIn this episode, Simon and Gerard discuss from their own experiences across several GBS organisations how HR can bring the personal touch to enable GBS teams to maximise their Employee Experience and...
Is 'Virtual Working' a Sustainable Option for GBS & Shared Services Centers?
January 31 by Simon BrownSSON Columnist Simon Brown reflects on the 'new normal' in the context of his experience leading SSOs
The Coffee House Exchange Podcast: People Make the Difference [SaaS HR]
October 15 by SSON EditorialIn the continuation of this popular coffeehouse chat series, Simon and Fraser discuss strategies to ensure the people side doesn't just work – but excels
The Coffee House Exchange: How to Make SaaS HR Implementation Work
June 17 by SSON EditorialTwo experienced HR leaders share the good, the bad and the ugly of HR transformation through SaaS
HR transformation journey. First things first: Engage your team
June 22 by Simon BrownAssess the change readiness level of each team member and then choose the appropriate leadership action to coach and grow them through the change curve
Is NOW the time to split HR Shared Services in two?
September 05 by Simon BrownIt’s been almost 19 years since the publication of Dave Ulrich’s original proposition for the ideal HR organisation structure in the "Boundaryless Organization" 1995 (1), and over the in...
Reflections: A Career in Public and Private Shared Services
August 13 by Stephen ForrestSimon speaks with Stephen ... There’s been a lot of discussion in the UK shared services space, recently, about trends and opportunities in the Public and Private Sector.Simon Brown caught up with Ste...
Simon Brown Speaks with Stuart Martin, Director, HR Operations for Europe, Eurasia and Africa
June 25 by Simon BrownWhat are the most important characteristics for a Shared Services leader to demonstrate effective leadership?
LESSONS ON LEADERSHIP: Simon Brown speaks with Helen Bingham, HR SSO Lead at Home Retail Group
April 09 by Simon BrownIn this first of a series of interviews with Shared Services Leaders, Simon Brown asks Helen Bingham, Head of HR Shared Services at Home Retail Group, some searching questions about her caree...
Strategic Talent Management is Key Theme for Business Services Delivery [CEE focus]
March 04 by Simon BrownThe Central and Eastern European region is a compelling proposition for large companies looking for a good near-shoring option or a pan-European/EMEA regional centre. In this article, SSON columnist...
How Effective is the Leader of Your Shared Services Organisation?
February 10 by Simon BrownBoss Quality Survey Results – Part 2 In this second article in the "Boss Quality" series we look at: How effective is your own boss? What does he/she do best? What could he/she...