Workers with disabilities or health conditions need more support than ever.
After the Spring Statement Katharine Moxham comments: “Cuts affect those most vulnerable in society. Workers with disabilities or health problems need more support than ever. Employees would not leave the workplace if their employer provided better support. “It is vital to look at how many people are out of work because of illness or disability […]
Mental Health Awareness Week in 2025: Community involvement is essential
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, community, is a great one. This theme should be a strong one in our workplaces. Building a sense community in an age of rapid change and increased pressures is not only beneficial but essential for mental health and overall organisational health. What is a community? A […]
Nelson Sivalingam : How L&D enhances skills to improve performance
It is only good to learn. This is true, but also misleading. By offering a variety of learning materials, we believe that we are guiding our colleagues towards growth and improvement. The completion rates are a good indicator of how much learning is being done. The board should be able to see that self-reported engagement […]
The compassionate leadership guide: a five-step model to build caring communities in the workplace
Malaise in the workplace can take many forms – from fear and exclusion to distress, mismanagement, and loneliness. How did we lose our way so completely? How can we as leaders create caring communities within our teams that will underpin a supportive culture of work where people feel like they belong? We need to live […]
When budgets are tight, invest in your skills
L&D teams are faced with the challenge of tightening budgets while also trying to keep leadership on board. Caroline Evans examines strategies to increase investment buy-in. The business world is facing significant challenges. These range from AI adoption to supply chain disruption and rising costs, as well as a changing consumer landscape. Leaders must navigate […]
CIPD links Employment Rights Bill to low business confidence
A new CIPD study suggests that rising costs, upcoming legislation, and global uncertainty have pushed employer confidence down to a record-low. According to the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), the number of UK employers who expect to increase their headcount within the next three-month period has reached a new record low, outside of […]
The hiring slump eased in April
The recruitment activities in April were the lowest since September last year. A similar trend was also seen for temporary jobs. The latest KPMG and Recruitment and Employment Confederation Jobs Report found that the overall demand for staff has weakened over the last 18 months. The contraction rate has accelerated slightly since March but remains […]
Why burnout in HR is a strategic problem
Burnout is not a thing of the past for HR, even though it plays an increasing central role in business success. Ana Nikoladze explains why teams must take care of their own well-being in order to achieve their goals. Numerous studies show that promoting employee health and well-being has long-term benefits in terms of reduced […]
Free Webinar: The leader-shift playbook: Four simple changes to score big and unleash your team’s potential
Even if no one says it, your team feels it It could be because of the leadership strategy you use. You have seen the signs. Meetings that are more like a chore than a motivation. People who are intelligent but stop speaking out. Hires who are promising but slowly lose interest. You have a general […]
The best practices for workplace implementation of AI
Artificial Intelligence has the power to revolutionize business operations through automation of routine tasks and deep insights gained from data analysis. AI implementation is not something that happens overnight. It takes careful planning to see real and tangible results. Companies must adopt a strategic implementation approach in order to maximise AI’s potential for transformation. It […]