What are your company's plans for the end of the furlough scheme?
- Bring back all furloughed staff (62%, 16 Votes)
- Making a few redundancies (19%, 5 Votes)
- Making mass redundancies (12%, 3 Votes)
- Other (7%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 26
Start Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 @ 10:02 am
End Date: No Expiry
Has your organisation been impacted by the so-called "pingdemic?"
- Yes, some staff have been told to isolate (61%, 77 Votes)
- No, it has not really affected my company (34%, 43 Votes)
- Unsure (5%, 7 Votes)
Total Voters: 127
Start Date: Sunday, July 25, 2021 @ 11:52 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What should right to work checks look like moving forward?
- Digital right to work checks (44%, 110 Votes)
- Choice for businesses to decide (43%, 107 Votes)
- In-person right to work checks (13%, 33 Votes)
Total Voters: 250
Start Date: Monday, May 17, 2021 @ 10:42 am
End Date: No Expiry
Would your company consider implementing a four-day work week?
- No (57%, 87 Votes)
- Unsure (27%, 41 Votes)
- Yes (16%, 24 Votes)
Total Voters: 152
Start Date: Monday, April 19, 2021 @ 10:16 am
End Date: No Expiry
Does your company have a financial wellbeing policy in place for staff?
- No (58%, 68 Votes)
- Yes, we've always had one (pre-COVID) (23%, 27 Votes)
- Not yet but we are formulating one (13%, 15 Votes)
- Yes, COVID encouraged us to make one (6%, 7 Votes)
Total Voters: 117
Start Date: Monday, March 8, 2021 @ 11:11 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you feel that the furlough scheme should be extended beyond April? If so, until when?
- It should be extended based on circumstances as they arise (66%, 126 Votes)
- It should be extended until the end of 2021 (20%, 39 Votes)
- No, it should be ended in April (14%, 27 Votes)
Total Voters: 192
Start Date: Monday, February 8, 2021 @ 4:10 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What type of work schedule will your company implement after COVID?
- Hybrid of office-based and remote (84%, 246 Votes)
- Unsure at the moment (9%, 25 Votes)
- Fully remote working (4%, 12 Votes)
- Fully office-based working (3%, 11 Votes)
Total Voters: 294
Start Date: Thursday, January 7, 2021 @ 11:41 am
End Date: No Expiry
Have you experienced symptoms of burnout due to your career?
- Yes, I have (79%, 283 Votes)
- No, I have not (15%, 54 Votes)
- Not sure (6%, 22 Votes)
Total Voters: 359
Start Date: Monday, October 26, 2020 @ 10:14 am
End Date: No Expiry
Has your employer done enough to support your mental wellbeing/health during the COVID-19 crisis?
- Yes, they have done enough (65%, 63 Votes)
- No, they have not done enough (32%, 31 Votes)
- Unsure (3%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 97
Start Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 @ 3:54 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you believe that the employees who have not been furloughed are feeling more pressure due to their additional workload?
- Yes (86%, 1,052 Votes)
- No (9%, 108 Votes)
- Unsure (5%, 62 Votes)
Total Voters: 1,222
Start Date: Monday, May 11, 2020 @ 6:01 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What strategy do you intend to use to combat the threat of coronavirus spreading?
- Remote working (84%, 410 Votes)
- Flexible working (9%, 44 Votes)
- No change (7%, 36 Votes)
Total Voters: 490
Start Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 @ 11:54 am
End Date: No Expiry
Which do you feel is the most attractive benefit you can offer an employee?
- Flexible working (71%, 300 Votes)
- Longer amount of holiday (15%, 62 Votes)
- Effective reward scheme (12%, 49 Votes)
- Training courses (2%, 12 Votes)
Total Voters: 423
Start Date: Monday, January 13, 2020 @ 12:42 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you feel flexible working has improved your company's productivity?
- Yes (70%, 159 Votes)
- No (17%, 39 Votes)
- No real difference (13%, 29 Votes)
Total Voters: 227
Start Date: Monday, November 4, 2019 @ 10:45 am
End Date: No Expiry
When do you think your company will be ready to implement a four-day working week?
- Not viable (65%, 105 Votes)
- Beyond 5 years (19%, 31 Votes)
- 1-3 years (7%, 11 Votes)
- In the next year (5%, 8 Votes)
- 3-5 years (4%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 161
Start Date: Monday, October 7, 2019 @ 10:02 am
End Date: No Expiry
What area of HR do you feel the introduction of AI will benefit the most?
- Recruitment (56%, 27 Votes)
- L&D (17%, 8 Votes)
- Talent management (15%, 7 Votes)
- Reward (10%, 5 Votes)
- Employee relations (2%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 48
Start Date: Monday, September 16, 2019 @ 10:47 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you think IR35 will have a positive impact on your recruitment strategy?
- Negative (46%, 41 Votes)
- Neutral (20%, 18 Votes)
- You do not hire contractors (15%, 13 Votes)
- Slightly positive (12%, 11 Votes)
- Very positive (7%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 89
Start Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 @ 12:00 am
End Date: No Expiry
Have you embraced, thinking of embracing, or in the process of embracing HR analytics?
- Yes - we have already implemented HR analytics (43%, 3 Votes)
- No - we don't want/ can't afford to ebrace it/ our business is too small (29%, 2 Votes)
- We are thinking about implementing and/ or putting a business case together (28%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 7
Start Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 @ 4:09 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Is your company actively reporting on how it is lowering its environmental impact?
- No - we do not, and have no current plans to do so (45%, 5 Votes)
- Yes, we are absolutely on it! (45%, 5 Votes)
- We are in the process of implementation (9%, 1 Votes)
- No, but we would definitely consider it/ are considering it. (1%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 11
Start Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 @ 5:01 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Does your company pay men more than women?
- Yes (45%, 14 Votes)
- No (35%, 11 Votes)
- It does at certain levels (20%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 31
Start Date: Monday, April 8, 2019 @ 12:07 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How does your organisation rate on wellbeing?
- Wellbeing is big on our agenda and we have innovative initiatives in place (39%, 9 Votes)
- Wellbeing is on our agenda and we are working on enhancing our provision (30%, 7 Votes)
- We understand the importance of wellbeing in the workplace, but unfortunately we have no budget for structured programmes being a small/ medium company (13%, 3 Votes)
- We dont know/ wellbeing is not high on our agenda (9%, 2 Votes)
- We understand the importance of wellbeing in the workplace, we do what we can with minimum budget. (9%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 23
Start Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 @ 12:05 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How does your organisation support pregnant employeess and those who have recently become parents?
- We only offer the basic benefits required from us by law. (50%, 15 Votes)
- In every way possible - we provide competitive parental leave packages, and support new parents by offering flexible working/ childcare support. (33%, 10 Votes)
- In every way we can. We offer competitive parental leave, but our support thereafter is limited (13%, 4 Votes)
- I don't know/ our offering isn't transparent (4%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 30
Start Date: Monday, March 18, 2019 @ 12:12 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What are the current recruitment trends in your organisation?
- We are recruiting more than ever before. (60%, 3 Votes)
- We have see employees going for jobs with better pay and care packets. (20%, 1 Votes)
- Our recruitment drive is about the same as this time last year. (20%, 1 Votes)
- Our recruitment drive has significantly stagnated since Brexit (0%, 0 Votes)
- We have put recruitment on hold until after Brexit. (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 5
Start Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 @ 11:11 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you think your organisation has the skills to deal with Brexit?
- No (55%, 6 Votes)
- Yes (45%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 11
Start Date: Monday, February 11, 2019 @ 11:41 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you have a comprehensive policy for mental health in your workplace?
- No - Nothing is set up (36%, 10 Votes)
- Not yet - but we are currently working on it (29%, 8 Votes)
- Yes - we have a comprehensive policy (21%, 6 Votes)
- No we don't - but staff is urged to disclose issues (14%, 4 Votes)
- We are a small company and dont have the budget (0%, 0 Votes)
- We are a big company but don't have the budget/ not a priority (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 28
Start Date: Thursday, February 7, 2019 @ 10:38 am
End Date: No Expiry
Are many people in your organisation visibly stressed in January?
- No one seems more stressed than usual (43%, 15 Votes)
- The majority are suffering (29%, 10 Votes)
- January blues is for all! (14%, 5 Votes)
- 50 per cent (9%, 3 Votes)
- Mostly women (3%, 1 Votes)
- Mostly men (2%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 35
Start Date: Friday, January 18, 2019 @ 2:22 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Which do you think is the most desirable soft skill in n2019?
- Adaptability (61%, 23 Votes)
- Collaboration (24%, 9 Votes)
- Creativity (11%, 4 Votes)
- Persuasion (3%, 1 Votes)
- Time management (1%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 38
Start Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 @ 3:15 pm
End Date: No Expiry
The New Year is upon us. Are you...
- Leaving your company yourself (36%, 4 Votes)
- Worried about the effect of Brexit on future hires (27%, 3 Votes)
- Keeping well (18%, 2 Votes)
- Aware of existing staff leaving the company for pastures new (18%, 2 Votes)
- Bracing yourselves for an influx of new hires (0%, 0 Votes)
- Looking forward to an exciting year of changes your HR startegy and practice (1%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 11
Start Date: Thursday, December 20, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Is the festive Christmas period in your organisation a time to be jolly?
- Yes and No - our organisation doesn't have the budget for rewards. The Christmas party is all we budget for (100%, 2 Votes)
- Yes - we are on point with all our employes rewards and very much enjoy the festive season! (0%, 0 Votes)
- No - we have no budget at all (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 2
Start Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 @ 2:35 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you welcome digital transformation in HR practice?
- Yes, absolutely. (0%, 0 Votes)
- No, digital has its place but the core of HR cannot be automated (0%, 0 Votes)
- Unsure (100%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 0
Start Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 @ 4:00 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Should technology be used to control and micromanage employees?
- No, using technology in such a way is a breach of both privacy and human rights (75%, 3 Votes)
- It depends on the kind of technology used (25%, 1 Votes)
- I dont know (0%, 0 Votes)
- Yes, I think technology is a useful tool to safeguard business integrity (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 4
Start Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 @ 11:00 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you have a system in place to measure the rates of both absenteeism and presenteeism in your workplace?
- Yes (67%, 2 Votes)
- No (33%, 1 Votes)
- This is something we are currently working on (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 3
Start Date: Monday, October 15, 2018 @ 1:51 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Have you been able to progress on your HR analytics journey at your business as planned?
- Yes, we have been able to effectively progress on our analytics journey (50%, 1 Votes)
- No, we have stumbled across some issues that have halted the process (50%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 2
Start Date: Friday, August 24, 2018 @ 3:22 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How do you see the influx of AI in the workplace?
- It's an opportunity to improve (80%, 4 Votes)
- It's a threat to our job roles (20%, 1 Votes)
- We have not introduced this yet (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 5
Start Date: Monday, July 30, 2018 @ 12:37 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What is the most successful part of your employee engagement programme?
- Rewards i.e; pensions, bonuses, childcare etc (39%, 11 Votes)
- Recognition (29%, 8 Votes)
- Health and wellbeing care at work (18%, 5 Votes)
- Learning and development opportunities (14%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 28
Start Date: Monday, March 12, 2018 @ 9:15 am
End Date: No Expiry
What do you think is the most desirable characteristic for a leader in the digital era?
- Willingness to embrace change (45%, 331 Votes)
- Ability to react and move fast with change (38%, 279 Votes)
- Aptitude to make bold decisions (14%, 101 Votes)
- A strong digital skill (3%, 23 Votes)
Total Voters: 734
Start Date: Monday, January 8, 2018 @ 3:01 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Are apprenticeships....?
- A fantastic means to develop skills in young people (64%, 466 Votes)
- A nice idea but schemes are often poor quality (31%, 228 Votes)
- A good way to get the photocopying done (5%, 39 Votes)
Total Voters: 733
Start Date: Monday, November 6, 2017 @ 11:53 am
End Date: No Expiry
Is there a mental health crisis in the workplace?
- Yes, but it's always been there, we are just more aware now. (41%, 48 Votes)
- Yes, it's a growing problem. (41%, 48 Votes)
- No, too many people just use it as an excuse for absence. (10%, 12 Votes)
- No, it's much the same as always, but not a major issue. (8%, 8 Votes)
Total Voters: 116
Start Date: Sunday, October 29, 2017 @ 9:49 am
End Date: No Expiry
Should people be given paid leave to look after unwell pets?
- Yes (50%, 165 Votes)
- No (50%, 164 Votes)
Total Voters: 329
Start Date: Monday, October 16, 2017 @ 4:05 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What determines a successful recruitment strategy?
- Increased engagement and retention (61%, 167 Votes)
- Standing out from the competitors due to a strong employer brand (20%, 55 Votes)
- Efficiency within the recruitment process - reduced costs and time to hire (11%, 31 Votes)
- Reduced turnover (8%, 23 Votes)
Total Voters: 276
Start Date: Monday, September 11, 2017 @ 9:28 am
End Date: No Expiry
Have you made changes to your early careers programme in light of the apprenticeship levy introduction?
- No, we are still in the process of understanding its impact on our business. (56%, 68 Votes)
- Yes, we are revising our early careers strategy. (44%, 54 Votes)
Total Voters: 122
Start Date: Monday, June 12, 2017 @ 9:49 am
End Date: No Expiry
As a HR professional having read the front-running parties manifesto's, who are you likely to vote for in the General Election?
- Labour (47%, 98 Votes)
- Conservative (40%, 84 Votes)
- Liberal Democrats (13%, 28 Votes)
Total Voters: 210
Start Date: Thursday, June 1, 2017 @ 11:22 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you think the current economic climate is affecting current global mobility issues?
- Yes, processes have become more difficult. (0%, 0 Votes)
- No, we have come across no issues at present. (100%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 0
Start Date: Monday, May 15, 2017 @ 9:31 am
End Date: No Expiry
Are business leaders doing enough to tackle depression in the workplace?
- No, I think there is more work to be done. (96%, 201 Votes)
- Yes, business leaders are working hard to tackle the issue. (4%, 8 Votes)
Total Voters: 209
Start Date: Monday, April 10, 2017 @ 10:17 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you think that diversity has an impact on employee engagement?
- Yes (63%, 12 Votes)
- To an extent (26%, 5 Votes)
- No (11%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 19
Start Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 @ 3:17 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Which has seen a more successful development and retention rate at your company?
- Apprenticeship scheme (68%, 47 Votes)
- Graduate scheme (32%, 22 Votes)
Total Voters: 69
Start Date: Friday, January 27, 2017 @ 12:20 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you think it is more important to..
- A mixture of the two (71%, 25 Votes)
- Invest in improving the talent of your current employees (23%, 8 Votes)
- Invest in new talent through recruiting new staff (6%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 35
Start Date: Monday, September 19, 2016 @ 9:00 am
End Date: No Expiry
Are digital methods of recruitment replacing the traditional CV and interview process?
- No, we still prefer to gather CV's and interview. (55%, 192 Votes)
- Yes, our recruitment procedures are now largely digitally orientated. (23%, 80 Votes)
- To an extent (22%, 80 Votes)
Total Voters: 352
Start Date: Monday, August 22, 2016 @ 9:00 am
End Date: No Expiry
Are you expecting a recruiting slump at your company in the wake of the Brexit vote?
- No, I don't think the vote will affect our recruitment. (72%, 194 Votes)
- Yes, it is likely we will reduce hiring new staff. (28%, 76 Votes)
Total Voters: 270
Start Date: Monday, July 4, 2016 @ 2:34 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How do you feel about today's referendum result?
- I don't believe the right decision has been made (76%, 295 Votes)
- I am happy with the result (24%, 92 Votes)
Total Voters: 387
Start Date: Friday, June 24, 2016 @ 9:55 am
End Date: No Expiry
Are apprenticeships an adequate replacement to university?
- Yes (60%, 72 Votes)
- No (40%, 49 Votes)
Total Voters: 121
Start Date: Monday, June 6, 2016 @ 10:23 am
End Date: No Expiry
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