Four in 10 call centre workers to quit because of poor wellbeing
Four out of 10 call centre workers (40%) say they expect to have to quit their role because of poor wellbeing and health. A poll of 500 call centre workers for workplace analytics firm Analytics 365 also found the same percentage were poised to quit because of feeling disengaged with their role. However, more than […]
Employment Rights Bill set to ban employer NDAs
The government has confirmed that employers will be banned through the Employment Rights Bill from ‘gagging’ workers who have suffered from harassment and discrimination from later speaking out. An amendment will be added to the Employment Rights Bill, currently in the House of Lords, which will void, or ban, the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) […]
British workers are the most trusted in Europe but their guilt prevents them from’switching on’ this summer
Nearly 4 out of 10 people still feel guilty about being online despite flexible policies British employers lead Europe in workplace confidence, but workaholic Brits still struggle to switch off during holidays. SD Worx, the leading European provider of HR and payroll software solutions, has released new research that shows British companies are leaders in […]
If you call someone a “Karen” at work, it could get you sued
It’s not only unprofessional to call someone “Karen” in the workplace, but it can also put your company at risk. In a court decision from June, UK Employment Judge George Alliott stated that calling someone “Karen”, was “borderline racial, sexist, and ageist,” because it was aimed at white middle-aged women. Although the employment laws in […]
Why Startups Need an HR Strategy from Day One
According to NatWest and Beauhurst, 846,325 new companies were registered in the UK in 2024, which shows how fast-paced the world of start-ups is. Anthony Sutton, Managing Director of Cream HR, believes that startups need to consider HR from the get-go. He says, “When starting a business, it is easy to focus all energy on […]
Digital Reputation Is Reshaping Hiring — But HR Isn’t Ready for It
By Dmitry Zaytsev, founder of Dandelion Civilization an HR technology company building tools to help organizations identify untapped talent through behavioral assessment and digital profiling. His work focuses on bridging the gap between high-potential candidates and companies seeking long-term, adaptable employees. Most hiring teams will recognize the feeling. A candidate ticks all the boxes — strong […]
‘Making Learning a Habit’ – Global L&D leader GoodHabitz announces new mission and brand overhaul to tackle the corporate skills crisis
GoodHabitz, the leading online corporate learning provider, today announces a strategic repositioning to solve the rapidly growing corporate skills crisis and fix workplace learning. Alongside a full brand overhaul, GoodHabitz is committing to transforming corporate learning from a business headache to an organisation-wide habit, driving individual and company growth. The repositioning comes at a pivotal […]
Are Brits Pulling Sickies for Sunshine? Or Is Burnout on the Rise? Searches for ‘Sickness Absence’ Soar 113%
As the UK braces for another heatwave, new Google Trends data shows a 113% spike in searches for “sickness absence” in the last 24 hours, raising questions about whether some employees are calling in sick just to escape the grind and enjoy rare sunshine. According to YuLife, the all-in-one insurance and wellbeing benefit provider, the […]
Microlearning Strategies to Reskill the Modern Workforce: a Practical Guide
The need to reskill the workforce is more important than ever when discussing automation and the job market. Future-ready employees must adopt a mindset of lifelong learning and be agile to keep up with constant changes. We are faced with this reality today, a result of the growth of AI and digitalization. Traditional training methods […]
The food sector is warned that it faces a ‘ticking bomb’ of a shortage of workers
A report warns that the UK food industry is facing a “ticking timebomb of a shortage of workers and skills”. The Institute of Grocery Distribution’s (IGD’s) warning coincides with the launch of an industry-wide initiative called ‘Mmmake Your Mark,’ which aims to attract talent by raising awareness of all the career options available. The IGD […]