Why Vanity Titles Can Hurt Your Hiring
Your recruiting pipeline may be ruined by quirky job titles. The hiring process is becoming more competitive, and the trend towards “vanity” job descriptions makes it harder for hiring managers to do their jobs. You can’t tell by looking at a resume if “Chief Happy Guru” is really Chief Human Resources Officer if you don’t […]
The company culture is the key to introducing new benefits at work
The wellbeing of employees is an important part of any business. According to <a href="https://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/burnout-report-2025-reveals-generational-divide-in-levels-of-stress-and-work-absence/#:~:text=The%20survey%20of%204%2C418%20UK,with%2035%25%20the%20previous%20year. According to the Burnout Report by Mental Health UK 2025, more than one third (34%) of adults said they experienced extreme or high levels of stress or pressure 'always or often' in the past year. This can have serious consequences […]
How to manage remote workers
The following is a brief introduction to the topic: It’s not a new concept, but the hybrid or remote workforce has grown in popularity. The flexibility and control that employees have over their work arrangements can be beneficial to employee satisfaction, engagement and loyalty. We explore below the challenges, benefits and areas of hybrid and […]
What Next? What Next?
LinkedIn’s recent research has provided an interesting insight on the topic of flexible, hybrid and remote working. LinkedIn’s first Work Change Report revealed that while some companies make headlines by insisting their employees return to work, UK office workers were happy to visit the office if it was of real value. The survey found that […]
The half of the workers spend two hours per day searching for things
Over half of employees (53%) spend up to two hours per day trying to locate information that is critical to their work. The survey of over 2,000 knowledge workers conducted by Lucid software found that UK workers spend up to 520 working hours per year looking for information. This is the equivalent of PS12900 in […]
Guide to Effective Salary Negotiations
Negotiating salaries is a crucial moment in the relationship between an employer and employee. These discussions, whether they occur during recruitment, annual review, or role changes, require a balance between empathy, market knowledge, and strategic communication. Facilitating these conversations in a fair and transparent manner is crucial for HR professionals to maintain employee trust and […]
Fred Patitucci, Philip Morris International
Fred Patitucci, who leads people strategy for a company that is undergoing the largest transformation in corporate history, begins each day with his children at the breakfast table in Switzerland. Fred, Chief People & Culture officer at Philip Morris International is shaping the workforce to support the company’s pivot from cigarettes towards a smoke free […]
Ten ways to inspire intrapreneurship
The diverse workforce of today, spanning five generations and the globalisation effects, as well as the need for innovative solutions within a volatile uncertain complex and ambiguous environment (VUCA), have increased the need to tap into the innovation potential in organisations. Many millennials and Gen Z are known for their entrepreneurial abilities, but may not […]
How AI is changing the European HR sector
How AI is transforming the HR sector in Europe Isabella Fox, Investment Partner, ECI Partners ECI Partners, the leading mid-market private equity firm, has a long track record in HR tech, from its investment in Citation, the HR and Health & Safety solutions provider in 2012, to its current investment in Ciphr, a specialist provider […]
Use Recruitment Partners to Find Your Dream Job
The process of finding the perfect job in today’s competitive and fast-paced job market can be overwhelming. Job seekers often find themselves in a maze as they try to navigate through the application process, interviews, and uncertainty. Experts suggest that working with an employment partner can streamline the process of job searching, providing both guidance […]