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Which industries are seeing vacancies plummet the fastest?
Recent data analysis conducted by Wealth of Geeks reveals significant shifts in job vacancies across various industries in the United Kingdom, shedding light on the impact of economic factors and industry-specific challenges. The findings indicate a nuanced landscape,...
Five ways to support employees observing Ramadan
As the global community gears up for the observance of Ramadan from March 10th to April 8th, 2024, employees worldwide will be partaking in this sacred Islamic month. For observing Muslims, Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, prayer, and community, often...
The top 25 companies to work for in the UK
In a recent study conducted by employee engagement experts Weekly10, the top 25 companies to work for in the United Kingdom have been revealed, showcasing Google as the leading employer with an impressive employee satisfaction score of 82.88 out of 100. Google's...
51% work beyond their contracted hours every day
New research from Canada Life reveals alarming statistics about the working habits of UK employees, with more than half (51%) regularly exceeding their contracted hours and 17 percent clocking at least two hours of overtime every day. The study sheds light on the toll...
Whistleblowing reports surge by a quarter in 2023
Calls to the advice line for whistleblowing charity Protect witnessed a substantial 23 percent increase in 2023, reflecting a concerning rise in the number of individuals facing challenges after raising concerns about wrongdoing within their organisations. According...
Health and Wellbeing at Work 2024
Greetings and a warm welcome to Health and Wellbeing at Work 2024. I am delighted to be the new Event Director, and I can't wait for you to see what we have in store this year. I’ve worked in the events and exhibitions industry for the past 20 years and I still get...
Employees disconnected at work due to corporate jargon
In a recent study conducted by BRITA VIVREAU, it has been revealed that the pervasive use of corporate jargon in the workplace is hindering genuine communication between employers and employees. The research exposes the detrimental impact of jargon on workplace...
Beating burnout crucial to stop over half of HR professionals quitting
MHR, a leading HR, payroll, and finance expert, has unveiled its anticipated trends for HR professionals in 2024, identifying the urgent need to tackle burnout as the foremost challenge on the agenda. A startling revelation from the report indicates that an alarming...
HR viewed as least productive department
In a recent survey conducted by HR and payroll software provider Ciphr, UK employees have expressed a perception of the Human Resources (HR) department as the least productive among various departments within their organisations. The findings shed light on employees'...
Brits prefer hybrid working over office or remote, study reveals
In a recent study conducted by Currys, a leading computing accessories and tech retailer, the working preferences of 1,000 UK desk workers were examined, shedding light on the evolving landscape of work arrangements. The findings indicate a significant shift towards...
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Libby Duane Adams: Unlocking the value of human capital data through AI analytics
The analysis of workforce data is key in allowing organisations to understand various aspects of their operations, says Libby Duane Adams. But, while the output of that analysis can be used to identify patterns in employee retention and predict future needs,...
Duncan Casemore: Can people analytics transform business strategy?
As the modern-business landscape continues to take shape, the voice of HR is growing in strength and has in recent years become a critical viewpoint in business strategy conversations. says Duncan Casemore. However, to hold onto that seat at the table, HR leaders need...
Ben Stocken: What lessons can HR leaders learn from the rugby pitch?
As the Six Nations returns, it might be hard to see what HR departments can learn from the grown men and women whose jobs involve physically assaulting one another for 80 minutes at a time, says Ben Stocken. In a normal workplace, every match day would involve too...
Alexander Passler: How can you create a workspace that caters to diverse professional needs?
Did you know that disengaged employees cost the global economy $8.8 trillion dollars, or 9 percent of global GDP, annually? Employee engagement is critical and, as HR leaders, it is crucial to recognise that today's workforce comprises a wide array of needs and...
Lydia Kothmeier: What HR can learn from modern marketing communications
Most of us will have experienced that point in our professional lives when the office seems ripe with gossip. Is the company laying off staff? Have we been bought by our rival? Are we moving our office location? Is the CEO about to be fired? And so forth. Water cooler...
Arran Heal: How to transform a ‘bystander culture’
The RAF’s Red Arrows team is the latest household name to be declared as having a toxic culture, where the senior figures, ‘the talent’, have been 'getting away with it’, says Arran Heal. It’s another example of the abuse of power involving bullying and harassment,...
Joe Gilliver: What is the value of corporate family events?
Employee events followed by family events and supplier events may all seem an extravagance when the word recession is being dropped in news articles with regular intensity, says Joe Gilliver. So, why would a business want to spend money on events for people outside...
Bengt Lundberg: How occupancy monitoring can create a sustainable and healthy workspace
Managing office facilities can be incredibly demanding, says Bengt Lundberg. Above and beyond keeping a building safe and functioning, businesses face the requirement of optimising workspaces, keeping them hazard-free and as healthy as possible, with the best airflow,...
Building Tomorrow’s Workplace: Reimagining HR and Organisational Design
In today's fast-paced and ever-changing global markets, most companies experience a perpetual state of organisational transformation. The rise of business shake-ups, like mergers and restructures, has become the norm, leaving businesses with the constant challenge of...
Dominic and Laura Ashley-Timms: How can HR help managers cultivate more trust with teams?
It is common for managers to be promoted not for their notable people skills, but for their outstanding technical knowledge or abilities demonstrated in their previous role, says Dominic Ashley-Timms and Laura Ashley-Timms. As a result, many of these accidental...
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