There’s no denying that Mondays can be a bit of a drag. No matter how much you love your job, it’s not unusual to be dreaming of a three-day weekend on a Monday morning as you muster the will to […]
Holiday absence management might present new or increased challenges this year, and HR would be wise to lead on the front foot in this area. Due to changes in Government guidelines around holiday carryover, businesses may have more holiday owing […]
With many people looking forward to long overdue holiday in 2021, now is the perfect time to check how well your absence management processes are working – and identify what could be improved. In an ideal world, annual leave would be booked […]
With everyone settling back into work after the New Year, now is a great time for HR to think about how they can support the business better by working more effectively in the months ahead. The start of a new […]
The mix of post-holiday blues and continuing COVID-19 challenges might make coming back to work extremely difficult for some. Not to mention the cold, dark, sluggish feeling (along with the temporary memory loss of what we do for work) we […]
No one likes having to give an employee difficult feedback – especially with all the challenges thrown everyone’s way this year – but eventually, you’ll reach a point when issues just can’t be ignored. If performance has dipped, serious mistakes […]
The start of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the UK has given everyone cause to hope for a better 2021. But what can HR look forward to professionally next year? After an extremely challenging 2020, when HR was called on […]
The start of the new decade has been a rollercoaster ride for everyone, HR included. 2020 has posed several challenges to us as businesses and as individuals: ongoing mental health issues and diversity and inclusion concerns, companies seeking more agile […]
While for many people, the year-end is a time to start winding down, others may be gearing up for – or already well into – their busy season. For HR, regardless of the hustle and bustle around them, there are […]
After a very challenging year, anything that HR can do to make life a little bit easier for their workforce is going to be very well received. A recent McKinsey report provides advice for business leaders on dealing with ‘pandemic […]
