Employers (GRiD Research) say that stress at work is the most important health issue for employees of all generations.
According to GRiD’s research, the industry association for the group-risk sector, stress and anxiety at work are the top concern of employers for their employees for the second consecutive year. Employers cited stress and anxiety at work (such a pressure to overwork or uncertainty about the future) as the main concern of three of four […]
Early career: three ways to empower tomorrow’s workforce
Youth unemployment reached an 11-year peak earlier this year. Kathryn Scott is the HR director at Canon UK & Ireland. She says that despite the challenges, we have a unique opportunity to transform the way young people enter the workforce. I think we should take on the responsibility of supporting young people and helping them […]
Create workspaces that are adaptable, not static
The experience economy has fundamentally changed our perception of workspaces. The static, one size fits all office is no more. Forward-thinking companies are now moving beyond the standard office design, recognising that employees, their internal customers, need to be involved in creating engaging, memorable and bespoke workplace experiences. Organisations can improve employee satisfaction, workplace productivity […]
Dangerous HR liaisons: Threats, knives and throuples
The unexpectedness is something I love about HR. No two days are the same. Just when you think you’ve heard it all, a situation comes up that still manages to surprise you. HR is so much more than just contracts and paperwork, but failure to get that right can leave your company exposed when something […]
Study finds that inefficient workplaces cost the UK economy more than PS71 billion per year.
According to a new study, poorly maintained and inefficient workplaces cost the UK economy approximately PS71.4 billion per year in terms of GDP. A study by the facilities transformation company Mitie found that UK workers lose an average of 68% of their time per week to unproductive tasks because of poor workspace design and maintenance. […]
Even in a tight job market, turnover is expensive.
The current job market is a seller’s market for many industries. This can make it difficult for employers to find qualified candidates. Marie Lobbezoo is a human resource director and moderator of the Improvement Your HR group that I manage. She posted on LinkedIn what it looks like for a recruiter. She wrote: Over 1,000 […]
Recruitment with Care: A tailored approach to recruitment brings value
Ben Beesley, Owner and Managing Director, Capital Resourcing Group explores how a careful and tailored approach to recruitment can pay off in today’s talent market. Even with today’s talent challenges getting the right person for your organisation doesn’t need to be stressful or problematic: the talent is out there, people want to take on new […]
Bypass The Hype: Making HR tech deliver for your SME
Tara Williams, HR Director, Whiteoaks International details how technology is supporting and streamlining her company’s people management. HR technology is at a bit of crossroads, according to the tech consultancy Gartner, with AI at the peak of inflated expectations. Its survey of this year’s priorities among 1,400 global HR leaders found HR technology dropped from third place to fifth […]
First Impressions That Last: How to Nail Your Next Event Like a Professional
First impressions are important at networking events, whether you’re attending a business brunch in your locality or a large industry expo. How do you stand out in a sea full of name badges and lukewarm drinks? And, more importantly, what do you do to stay on someone’s memory long after the event is over? We’ll […]
What goes around, comes around. Employers are finding it increasingly difficult to find mid-level skilled talent.
What goes around, comes around. Employers are finding it increasingly difficult to find mid-level skilled talent. Researchers’ research links shrinking opportunities for entry-level talent with growing talent shortages 58% of UK leaders in business report that it is more difficult for them to find mid-level skilled talent today than three years ago. A quarter of […]