No-one likes having difficult work conversations – but as a manager, it’s inevitable that at some point an issue will arise that has to be addressed. It may be that an employee’s performance has been consistently under par, a project […]
As the cost-of-living crisis worsens, it would be logical to assume that bagging an improved salary package would be the priority for jobseekers, right? However, as research this year continues to prove, job hunters are targeting businesses with positive company […]
With news headlines shouting about economic uncertainty, recession, job losses and the like, it’s clear that the UK needs to brace itself for challenging times ahead. If the latest grim financial predictions come to pass, businesses will need all hands on […]
Armed with new values, attitudes, and career aspirations, Generation Z is the latest cohort to enter the workforce. In our last blog, we took a deep dive into what sets Gen Z apart from their Millennial counterparts. As we discovered, […]
With HR battling both a turbulent jobs market and the ongoing Great Resignation, the last thing they need to worry about is a toxic work environment. However, it seems that toxic workplaces are a big worry for many people. For […]
The 11 HR metrics every professional should know in summary: In this article, we look at the importance of key HR metrics such as headcount, employee turnover, and flight risk for strategic decision-making. We also highlight metrics like salary changes, […]
Sweeping into the workforce with increasing momentum, Generation Z (or Gen Z) makes up the fresh faces you’re beginning to see around the workplace. It’d be a common mistake – though one easily made – to compare Gen Zs to […]
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. A recent study has discovered that more than half of UK […]
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 […]
Why don’t employees want to return to the office? In summary: Studies have shown that remote working employees work more days per month and have higher overall productivity compared to their office-based counterparts The rising costs of fuel and food […]
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 […]
