Disability workers are disadvantaged by the return-to-office mandate
Mandates for return to work could be detrimental to more than one million disabled workers. This is according a new study by Lancaster University and The Work Foundation. Eight out of ten disabled workers report that working remotely has a positive effect on their health. This number drops to 38% for those who work remotely […]
Asda eliminates 200 IT positions
Asda is cutting hundreds of jobs in connection with a troubled PS800m upgrade. This week, more than 200 workers who were working to separate the IT system of Walmart from the supermarket have been dismissed. There have been reports that Project Future will see more employees leave in the near term as they finish their […]
Schneider Electric doubles its green skills program for ex-military personnel
Schneider Electric is doubling the number of former military personnel it recruits to help address the shortage of skilled workers in the transition from fossil fuels to green energy. The Veteran Talent Program is a 12- to 18-month-long program that offers former military candidates classroom and on-the job training in order to prepare them for […]
How can I help my neurodivergent manager thrive?
Many organisations provide training to their managers on how to support colleagues who are neurodivergent. How many organisations extend this training to managers who are themselves neurodivergent? According to research conducted by the Association of Project Management, around one-seventh of project managers who are neurodivergent don’t tell their employers. Women are more likely to have […]
How has the workplace changed in five years?
This week marks five years since the World Health Organization officially declared a coronavirus pandemic. The World Health Organization declared a pandemic in 2005 after 114 countries reported 118,000 cases. At that time, 4,291 deaths were recorded. The UK government had not yet announced a complete lockdown but many workplaces began to encourage staff to […]
Introduction to the “B” of DEIB: Belonging is important
Chris Knight, Sales director at emPerform UK explores the importance of belonging within DEIB initiatives and explains why leaders should not overlook including belonging in policies. DEIB Definition What happens if we add “B” to DEI for belonging? Some people believe that belonging is part of inclusion. Dr. Aleen Bayard makes a crucial distinction. There’s […]
What impact will the new statutory sick pay changes have on businesses?
Businesses will be affected by the changes to Statutory Sick Pay. The new rules ensure that employees who are paid less than the average will receive 80% of their income while they are sick. This means that organisations may face higher costs when their staff takes time off to be ill. Managing sickness absence is […]
Women in Manufacturing: Success Stories of Women who Never Stop Learning
Manufacturing, like other STEM-related industries, continues to be a male-dominated sector in the UK. While some progress has been made in increasing access to manufacturing for women, visibility and representation are still crucial in highlighting how exciting and viable a career in manufacturing can be. We spoke with three women from GTK, a cable assembly […]
Women Leaders Need Six Key Skills
Six key skills for women in leadership Akanksha Ohluwalia is the Enterprise Client Manager at Insights Women who want to be leaders in the workplace of today must break down long-standing obstacles. Women leaders are a force for inclusivity and stability. They also contribute to stronger economies. Nevertheless, we are often held back by systemic […]
Employers anticipate higher costs and want clarity about the Employment Rights Bill
The CIPD is urging the government to provide clear guidance and support for employers as amendments to the Employment Rights Bill raise concerns about increased costs and workforce reductions. A survey of more than 2,000 employers by the CIPD found that 79 percent expect the new measures to lead to higher employment costs. Key areas […]