Here’s what HR can do to better support cancer patients
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated in April. It’s one of several dedicated months aimed at raising awareness of cancer. This type of cancer is of growing concern, with 2024 research showing bowel cancer diagnoses rise among younger people under 50 years old, in 27 out of 50 countries, with England among those experiencing the […]
Burnout and balance: Managing stress is the key to a happy life and a successful business
Mental Health UK’s 2025 report showed that the number of people aged 18-24, 35-44 and 25-34 who had to take time off due to stress-related poor mental health increased from last year. This is a sign that there has been a breakdown of trust between employers, and young workers. It also shows the need for […]
NHS could visit people at home to help them with their health problems
As part of government plans for a “neighbourhood service”, healthcare staff could visit residents in their homes to address sickness, ill health, worklessness, and absences from work. Wes Streeting, the health secretary of England, said in an interview with The Sunday Telegraph that early versions of this scheme showed “really promising signs” when it came […]
Poll: Employers struggle to control rising sickness absence levels
Research has shown that rising levels of illness are affecting many workplaces. Employers report increased absences affecting productivity, service quality and staff morale, as well as their bottom line. In a survey of 233 employers conducted by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, nearly half (48.5%) said that rising sickness rates resulted in decreased productivity. Over […]
How can HR respond to Gen Z’s ‘conscious debossing?
According to research, Gen Z workers avoid taking on leadership positions. How can organizations create rewarding development paths for young employees that do not necessarily include management or, if they are, provide a better balance between work and life? Bruce Watt examines the trend. Leadership is more demanding than ever. DDI Global Leadership Forecast 2025 […]
The ‘Clean Power Army’ will create thousands of jobs
As part of the Government’s plan to boost growth and get Britain working, young people will be trained for thousands of green jobs and apprenticeships required to deliver clean energy by 2030. Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary, told the industry, trade unions and government that the government would work with them to create a “clean […]
Quangos shut down as part of government efficiency drive
The prime minister is aiming to reduce ‘waste in the civil service’ by closing down dozens of government quangos. Pat McFadden is reportedly drafting legislation to shut down quangos, including the Migration Advisory Council, in one act of parliament. The “world’s biggest quango”, NHS England, was shut down last month and NHS operations were brought […]
Part-time lecturer treated less favourably
A London employment tribunal found that part-time lecturers at the Capital City College were treated more favourably than their full-time counterparts. She was a lecturer in English for Speakers of Other Languages at the college between 1989 and 2016, when she lost her job. She enrolled in a two-year early years teacher-training course at University […]
UK hiring trends: better candidate experience and the rise of AI
In-house talent teams are seeking to improve candidate experience throughout the recruitment process and exploring the potential of automation and AI in recruitment, according to new research. The 9th Annual UK Candidate Attraction Report from talent acquisition platform Eploy, based on feedback from over 700 recruitment professionals, provides insight into the UK’s hiring trends – […]
Five of the five flexible work requests have been denied in one year
Since the introduction of new rights a year ago a fifth of employees had their request for flexible working denied. Nearly a third were due to employer’s fears over productivity. Phoenix Group research shows that 21% of employees have requested flexible work since April 2024 , when the Flexible Working Act was passed. The same […]