Explores the meaning of business savvy and identifies four 'foundations' to embed business savvy as an everyday competence.

Each foundation is accompanied by insights, indicators and inspiration. The four foundations are:

  • Understanding the business model at depth
  • Generating insight through evidence and data
  • Connecting with curiosity, purpose and impact
  • Leading with integrity, consideration and challenge.

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  • Podcast

    HR People Pod

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    Ireland Podcasts

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    CIPD Good Work Index

    An annual benchmark of job quality in the UK, providing data and evidence-based insight on how to improve work and working lives

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    HR practices in Ireland

    The annual HR practices in Ireland survey helps you to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the profession and facilitates benchmarking to improve practices and impact

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