HR professionals often get bogged down with a heavy admin load. This makes it difficult to find time to work on the projects that really make a difference to a business’ bottom line. To be true business partners, HR needs […]
COVID-19 has left a large portion of us working from home, but even those who are delighted to ditch the morning commute are missing their team members and the social elements work-life brings. Work socials are crucial for team building […]
You might be feeling that HR is a frustrating place to be these days. With government rules and guidance changing frequently; economic uncertainty keeping employers on edge; and employees feeling anxious about working on site, it can be quite overwhelming. […]
HR has been asked to help manage many workforce challenges since COVID-19 became a concern. From supporting homeworking arrangements to administering sick leave and monitoring employee engagement, HR’s carrying a heavy load. And while many of these activities aren’t new, […]
Although hiring has generally been down compared to pre-COVID-19 levels, we are seeing some activities in the job market as businesses reopen post-lockdown. According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the worst impact on the labour demand was experienced […]
There has been a saturation of communications about COVID-19 since it was first on the radar. From news reports to Government guidelines and advice, HR comms are competing for attention in an already very noisy world. But it’s critical that […]
Self service functionality is already well integrated into our everyday lives: online shopping, social media, ordering dinner, booking flights, etc. So, why not bring it into our work lives as well? Self service can prove valuable for everyone in the […]
In light of the recent resurgence of anti-racism demonstrations, we hopefully have all heard and engaged with conversations about the Black diasporic experience in all aspects of life. The workplace has come to the forefront of these conversations, and it […]
If a business is only as strong as its people, then it makes sense for the team entrusted with looking after those people to have a representative at the ‘table’. But, securing a spot in an organisation’s C-suite can be […]
In the past few months, HR professionals were in full ‘troubleshoot’ mode. It’s not surprising when businesses across all industries and sectors were impacted by COVID-19 one way or another. Although many top issues for HR remained the same as […]
No-one likes to either give or receive difficult feedback, even more so right now when people are still dealing with the consequences of COVID-19. But, employee performance won’t improve unless employers communicate clearly about problems, and staff are able to […]
When should your holiday year start in summary… There are no formal rules as to when holiday-years start and end. However, there are three popular options which many employers tend to stick with: employee start date, calendar year and financial […]
