Management behaviour is at the root of increasing stress levels in the workplace, according to new research out this week. In the MetLife Employee Benefits survey, 69% of employees said the behaviour of bosses is leading to increased sickness absence […]
Millennial workers generally get pretty bad press. They’re accused of being disloyal, self-centred and lacking in respect for their managers. They want constant praise and quick promotion – and if they don’t get it, they’ll be off to the next […]
Let’s step back 30 years and revisit the typical business. Amongst all the beige boxy PCs with about four pixels on their monitors, endless rows of filing cabinets and other forms of paper storage, all surrounded by the horrendous brown decor […]
HR software that automates the flow of key HR processes – like holiday requests, sickness notifications or timesheet approvals – is hugely popular with HR and line managers. Instead of time-consuming manual processes or disconnected emails, today’s online HR systems […]
Now that Pokemon GO has been out for a few weeks, and reached over 100 million downloads worldwide, it seems that the hype is not slowing down anytime soon. At 33 minutes and 25 seconds per day (on average), iPhone […]
So the great Summer get-away has begun – and if you’re anything like me, it’s probably one of your only opportunities for some interruption-free reading. You’ve probably already packed a few poolside blockbusters (or downloaded them onto your Kindle) – […]
The implications of the Brexit vote are sinking in, and HR are faced with a new set of challenges, not least how to address the very real concerns of EU (or more accurately, EEA) nationals working in the UK, and […]
There has never been a better time to be in HR. The vital role that good people management plays in business success now clearly acknowledged. As an HR practitioner, you form the vital link between the aspirations of the company […]
According to press reports, British Airways has found itself in hot water this week, with the introduction of a new performance management system sparking threats of industrial action from staff. Employees are pushing back against the new process, which reportedly […]
There’s no doubt that HR is often overlooked when it comes to making key business decisions. Practitioners usually only hear of new initiatives when they need to put policies and resources in place to support them. If HR is to improve […]
