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 […]
Summary of 6 important HR trends to look out for in 2023… HR trends for 2023 include a focus on employee wellbeing and mental health, as well as the use of HR software systems to streamline workforce processes. Companies are […]
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 […]
The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in and the end of 2022 is in sight. But, far from winding down for any end-of-year festivities, the last few months of the year are often some of HR’s busiest. […]
As a young marketer, one of the first things I learnt was the importance of brand advocacy. Sure, attracting customers to your brand and successfully selling them your products is one thing: but turning them into advocates was – and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
