Employee engagement rising but ‘workplace disparities remain’
According to a recent survey, employee engagement in the UK has increased for the first since the COVID-19 epidemic. A 3 percent increase brings the average national level to 65 percent. The annual 2024 Engage for Success survey, conducted by Nottingham Business School and Nottingham Trent University, noted that there are still disparities between employees, […]
Pressure on cancer caregivers to return to the workplace early
According to a recent study, almost half of cancer caregivers (48%) feel pressured to return to their jobs as soon as they can after taking time off to care for loved ones. Reframe Cancer’s poll of 442 UK cancer caregivers found that those aged 18-34 felt the greatest pressure to return to their jobs. They […]
New jobs for healthcare workers prioritize mental health support
A poll found that three-quarters (76%) of healthcare workers prioritise mental health support in evaluating job offers. Randstad’s 2025 Workmonitor, which surveyed more than 26 000 workers in 35 countries, concluded that healthcare professionals worldwide are increasingly focusing on the workplace environment when evaluating job opportunities. More than half of respondents (53%) said that their […]
Who HR IS survey
SURVEY TIMES!!! In a few weeks I will be giving a DisruptHR presentation on WHO HR IS. I have compiled a survey of questions for HR professionals in the United States. These questions are similar to those you might find in a Gallup survey. This is a comparison of HR with the general population. Please […]
How remote companies can spark in-person innovation
Social Tables was born in a 3,000-square foot loft in D.C. that was chaotic in the best possible way. Open office with different teams mixing together, Sonos playlists curated by week’s top sales rep and mobile desks that allowed anyone to move around. What I didn’t know at the time is that an environment such […]
Prioritising Health : Redefining leadership in the legal profession
Aoife Grally is People Business Partner EMEA & APAC. Clio explores how law firms that are forward-thinking foster wellbeing, flexibility, and long-term successes for their employees. Leadership is changing, and it is about time. Whereas success used to be measured by only short-term results and top-down power, today the most effective leaders prioritise empathy, adaptability […]
Ben Watson: Rewiring your workplace for AI success from tech to transformation
Only 1 percent of organisations believe they have achieved a mature, successful adoption of AI despite major investments. HR leaders must prioritise agile transformation and people-first thinking to unlock AI’s full potential. This will empower employees along with new technology. Many organisations treat AI as a problem of technology, investing in infrastructures, algorithms, and specialist […]
EHRC extends consultation on gender equality in response to pressure
Following the Supreme Court’s decision on biological sex, the Equality and Human Rights Commission extended their planned consultation regarding an updated code for services and public functions and associations from two weeks to six. The Women and Equalities Committee and translobby groups have all criticized the plan, which was only meant to be consulted for […]
Retail industry requires upskilling in order to stay competitive
The retail industry has undergone a major shift, which began before the pandemic. Retail is being revolutionised by new technologies and changing consumer habits. The consumer is more price-conscious than ever and wants to get the best value for their money. People are also shopping more carefully and with greater intention. Traditional brick-and mortar stores […]
Experts in HR and wellbeing reveal that a new trend of travel could improve employee well-being
Recent analysis of annual leave shows that people are taking less time off, the average number being down from 38 days to 34. Burnout is also on the rise. One third of workers say that burnout has affected their mental well-being. Three in ten said that their mental health had worsened in the last 12 […]