It’s no secret that modern, forward-thinking workplaces are shining ever-brighter spotlights on their diversity and inclusion strategies. The rush to initiate effective D&I strategies is because we live in a world where over half the workforce believe their companies aren’t […]
We all know that ‘pulling a sickie’ from work isn’t acceptable. But it turns out it’s something that many people here in the UK have no qualms about doing it. A recent study has discovered that more than half of […]
Good employee pulse survey questions will allow a business to track employee sentiment and engagement throughout a year. Done properly, they can help HR teams gain vital answers to the subjects that matter most to both them and their organisation’s […]
The so-called ‘Great Resignation’ is showing no sign of slowing down. Recent data suggests that the number of employees resigning here in the UK are at their highest rate since 2009, with “historically elevated levels of workers leaving the labour […]
The 9th-15th May is Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK. Founded by charitable organisation The Mental Health Foundation, it aims to highlight the importance of good mental health and create open conversations about mental wellbeing. This year’s Mental […]
So, you’ve signed up to your new HR software, checked it’s all set up fine and you’re ready to roll with your new automated self-service HR system… Brilliant! Investing in a self-service HR system is one of the most effective […]
As we approach the summer, many people and businesses are now convinced that workers will never return to offices at the same rate as before the COVID pandemic – despite the UK returning to a semblance of pre-pandemic normality. The […]
The start of June sees the start of Pride Month around the world. And although it’s still over a month away, now is a great time for HR to remind their workforce that the values and issues that Pride stands […]
Everyone’s feeling a financial squeeze right now. Personally, I’ve been playing regular games of ‘red light lottery’ with my car’s fuel tank as the thought of filling it up fills me with financial dread. With the cost of everyday essentials […]
According to a new report published this month, mental health problems are costing the UK economy over £117 billion annually. The report from the Mental Health Foundation and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) found that the […]
