Consulting giant McKinsey cuts headcount by 10%
Global consulting company McKinsey has reduced its workforce by 10%, according to a report in the Financial Times. The company expanded quickly during the pandemic due to an increase in demand for consulting services, but over the past 18 months has been looking to cut costs. The workforce has been reduced from around 45,000 employees […]
SME workers turn to second jobs in the face of high living costs
Small businesses in the UK are facing a quiet crisis, which is mostly going unnoticed. A growing number of SME employees are taking on second job to keep afloat in the face of rising costs of living. In a recent LinkedIn survey that I conducted, 70% of small business owners (those who have fewer than […]
Creating inclusive workplaces – How businesses can support employees with neurodivergent traits
In workplaces today, diversity and inclusion should be more than just buzzwords. An increasingly important aspect of this is recognising and valuing neurodiverse individuals who think, learn and process information differently. With awareness and understanding around neurodiversity growing, so is the number of people receiving a diagnosis. Whether officially diagnosed or not, it is likely […]
Modernise Incentive travel to cater to multigenerational workforce
Research has revealed that existing incentive travel itineraries do not cater to the needs of different generations. Experts in incentive travel have provided insights into how companies can customize trips to cater to diverse, multi-generational teams. They also shared tips on motivating and encouraging targets while highlighting destinations and itinerary to appeal to an array […]
Why You Should Hire a Mercedes-Benz For Business Trips
Mercedes-Benz Business Rentals: Comfort and Efficiency Businessmen use luxury cars to make a big statement. They know how to get the most out of them. A well-planned business trip should be comfortable and efficient, particularly with the vehicle that is used. This subtle gesture can be used for any event, whether it is a talent […]
HMRC surveys suggest employee perks ‘could face cuts’ in Autumn Budget
Recent surveys by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) indicate that widely used employee benefits such as salary sacrifice pension schemes and Benefit in Kind (BIK) arrangements may be targeted for tax changes in the chancellor’s Autumn Budget, analysis suggests. The warning, by accountancy and advisory firm BDO, comes after the publication of two employer-focused surveys […]
Origin launches with $21M Series-A to disrupt the $45 billion Global Benefits Industry
Origin launches with $21M Series B to disrupt the $45 billion Global Benefits Industry The Global Benefits Intelligence Platform empowers HR teams and benefit managers to reduce costs, eliminate waste and gain visibility in order to strategically manage global benefits spending Origin, the first Global Benefits Intelligence Platform, officially launched today. It announced that it […]
Workplace communities that promote staff wellbeing
Maintaining good mental health requires a supportive community. Our wellbeing is dependent on nurturing environments, whether in the home or at school, where people can build relationships and take risks. The workplace is no exception. Businesses can foster a sense community and belonging in the workplace through a variety of methods, from improving skills to […]
Capita PizzaExpress and Capita named for underpayment of minimum wage
Capita Business Services and PizzaExpress are among the 518 employers that the government has named for not paying the minimum wage. As part of the “latest initiative to make work pay”, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) announced today that almost 60,000 workers were left with unpaid minimum wages totaling PS7,4 million. But high-profile […]
Charlie Mayfield: HR must be more proactive in addressing sick leave
The fear of asking about health in the UK is driving people away from the workforce at an increasing cost to business and society, according to the Keep Britain working review. Sir Charlie Mayfield is the former boss of the John Lewis Partnership. He has been given a task by the UK Government to find […]