If you saw someone behaving inappropriately or unethically at work, would you speak up or do anything about it? It’s a question that’s gained prominence recently due to the alleged actions of British television personality Russell Brand. Following an investigation […]
Although the road ahead is still looking decidedly bumpy, there’s increased optimism that the UK’s economy is on course for recovery and… whisper it… renewed growth. For example, the CBI has recently upgraded its own economic outlook and believes that […]
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 […]
This month is Stress Awareness Month: a national awareness month that’s taken place every April since 1992, with the aim increasing public awareness about both the causes and cures for stress brought on by our modern day lives. And, the […]
There’s no dodging the fact that it’s been a difficult couple of years for most. Amid a worsening recession, a deepening cost of living crisis and shifting priorities following the pandemic, businesses may be about to see retention rates take […]
New year, new horizons, new opportunities… We’ve all heard the clichés about the start of a new year being a time for reinvention and hope. But in reality, rather than a time of hope, January is often portrayed as the […]
As the curtain comes down on 2022, HR professionals will be turning their attentions to the year ahead, and the challenges and trends a new year will bring. The past three years have seen seismic changes take place in the […]
If you’re an HR professional looking to kick off the new year with boosted employee productivity and engagement, an effective peer-to-peer recognition scheme may be just the answer you’re looking for. It’s easy to understand why, too. Recognising the successes […]
When businesses are under financial pressure, it’s not unusual for diversity and inclusion efforts to fall to the wayside. And, as the UK gears up to enter 2023 in a recession, HR need to be prepared to tackle inclusivity concerns […]
The last few months of the year are usually dominated by the run-up to the festive break. But this year is going to be slightly different, with the added spectacle of a first-ever winter football World Cup. Normally, football’s World […]
