Are your HR processes damaging employee engagement? In summary: HR processes, policies and procedures directly affect employee engagement. Overly strict policies, ineffective performance management systems, and a lack of professional development opportunities are just some of the things that can […]
Tackling workplace stress: 7 inspiring TED Talks in summary… TED Talks can provide valuable insights and strategies for dealing with workplace stress. These talks offer practical advice and inspiration for managing stress and maintaining well-being in the workplace. By watching […]
What do your employees want from a learning programme in summary: Recent research has discovered that employees are asking for more tailored and engaging training, learning and development as part of their roles. Employers should avoid a ‘one size fits […]
X marks the spot? What HR can learn from Twitter’s rebrand in summary: In this blog, we look at the lessons HR professionals can learn from Twitter’s rebranding efforts, and the importance of aligning brand identity with company values and […]
Today’s line managers are having a tough time right now. They’re traversing incredibly difficult working landscapes, with seemingly endless waves of negative trends sweeping through workforces. Take Gallup’s recent research into levels of employee engagement. It revealed only 10% of […]
Micromanagement is often cited as one of the worst, most harmful and morale-draining methods of managing people. A style of management where managers closely observe or control the work of their employees, micromanagement can negatively impact the culture of a […]
We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but it appears levels of employee satisfaction and engagement in British workplaces are at worryingly low levels. For example, research by Gallup this year discovered the UK’s workforce is one of […]
Whilst enjoying my holiday in North Norfolk recently, I realised I’d been ‘nudged’. Not in the physical sense, though. Rather, I’d been gently influenced into making a better personal decision. Let me explain. Whilst sitting in a rather lovely pub […]
When we speak to HR teams about why they want to invest in an HRIS platform, we’re often told it’s because they’re great for reducing administrative burdens, making reporting much easier, and freeing HR from repetitive tasks. Of course, all […]
The UK is facing a mental health recession. For both employees and their employers, it’s certainly cause for concern. Between skyrocketing burnout rates, changing attitudes to work-life balance, and financial uncertainty rippling through the workforce, it’s no wonder both wellbeing […]
With many businesses looking to battle employee burnout and stagnating productivity, the buzz around introducing 4-day working weeks has been gathering pace. It was helped by the launch of a coordinated six-month trial of the initiative that took place in […]
The gender pay gap reporting deadline is just around the corner. For many businesses, it presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on existing diversity and inclusion (D&I) practices when it comes to gender equality. That’s because, despite great strides in […]
