How can leaders help their teams manage stress?
Leaders were forced to reconsider their management style in light of the pandemic, and to be more flexible and empathetic when faced with unprecedented challenges. Five years on, the world is still complex and employees are still dealing with stress and anxiety. How can leaders help their teams to manage these pressures effectively? Create a […]
Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of older employees
Joseph Conway – Psychotherapist and Mental Health Trainer at Vita Health Group The majority of organisations make visible efforts to support mental health in employees. According to research, 96% of UK firms now provide mental health services to their employees. Under the progress is a silent oversight that could alienate a large segment of the […]
Mental Health Awareness Week in 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week is held annually to highlight the need for improved mental health. This week is a great opportunity for companies to raise awareness about mental health at work and to take concrete steps to support employees. Mental Health Awareness Week is a great opportunity for individuals to gain a deeper understanding of […]
Q&A: Best Practices for Recruitment in a Tough Market
In the recent webinar sponsored by Day One, The HR World’s panel of experts discussed the challenges that HR faces as they search for talent across different employment sectors. Sian WILSON is Co-Founder/Executive Director of DayOne. Claire Webster is HR Director at Avantia. Fiona Mason is Chief Human Resources Officer at RDT. They all spoke […]
Employers are asked to share their insights on menstrual hygiene and endometriosis at work
Ciphr and Endometriosis UK, the largest charity in the UK supporting those affected by endometriosis have launched a survey to explore how workplaces are supporting menstrual hygiene and conditions like endometriosis. This survey is open to HR professionals and business owners. Ciphr will publish the results in the summer, along with Endometriosis UK and an […]
Four out of ten employees believed that they understood their employee benefits.
Towergate Employee Benefits’ latest research shows that only 39% employers think their employees understand the full range employee benefits offered. Quantity is not as important as quality The hybrid working model is causing employers to have difficulty communicating the support that they provide. Many employees are now working from home, either part-time or full-time. In […]
A leading recruiter reveals that Gen Z job seekers expect to receive an offer within a week of their interview.
Gi Group Holding, a global workforce expert that supports more than 25,000 companies worldwide, released new insights from their 2025 Candidate survey. Nearly half of UK job seekers (47.62%) said they would lose interest in a position if they didn’t receive a response to their application within one week. Speed and communication have become essential […]
How to motivate your employees: Building a Thriving Office
A good leader was once defined as someone who was autocratic and authoritative, and a successful business was one that made a lot of money regardless of whether the staff was motivated and happy. The workplace has changed and values have evolved. This is due to changes in leadership, like the rise of women in […]
In a recent ADHD tribunal decision,’sighing in frustration” was found to be disability-discrimination.
Unverbal expressions such as exaggerated exhales and sighing can be considered disability discrimination by a UK employment tribunal. In the case of Robert Watson, a software engineer who successfully sued his former employer Roke Manor, a decision was reached. Watson, a person with ADHD, was discriminated against because he felt irritated by his colleague over […]
Pay increases of up to 4% for public sector employees
The public sector, including teachers, nurses, prison officers and civil servants as well as members of the military, has offered pay increases above inflation of between 3.25 and 4.5%. The government had previously budgeted 2.8% but accepted the recommendations of pay review bodies that were higher. The unions had claimed that 2.8% was a low […]