Poll: Nearly half of respondents did not take a full week off last year.
A survey found that nearly half of UK workers (43%) didn’t take a week off last year. Most had as much as five days left over. Timetastic, a staff leave planner, also found that this was a problem in North America and Europe. It has been warned that a growing unwillingness to take time off […]
Take the heat out the “back to work” issue
by Andy Holt In the past few weeks the debate on ‘back to work’ (BTO), has heated up. Battle lines have been drawn and everyone is getting a little hot. Some big names are pushing for the return of employees, including Asda and Amazon. Barclays, Boots Santander, Santander and even Manchester United. Disgruntled employees are […]
Only 48% of employers offset National Insurance costs through salary sacrifice
Businesses and employees will both feel the pinch when National Insurance increases take effect on 6 April. Towergate Employee Benefits annual research shows less than half of UK companies (48%) offer salary sacrifice for their pension provisions. This means that both employees and employers are missing out on the opportunity to offset costs. Sorangi Shah, […]
Employer screening is important for workplace security.
It is important for every organization to create a safe and trustworthy work environment. This can be achieved by a thorough employee screening process, which helps companies make informed decisions about hiring and minimizes potential risks. Background checks: What role do they play in hiring? A thorough background investigation will provide employers with important details […]
Tribunal dismisses race discrimination claim over name misspelling
A Buckinghamshire grammar-school computing teacher’s discrimination complaint was dismissed by an employment tribunal. The tribunal ruled that the misspelling of surname was just a typographical error, and had nothing to do with her race. Chandrika, an Indo-Canadian woman, filed a complaint with the Royal Latin School in September 2022 after receiving a username that contained […]
How to create a culture of empowerment for neurodivergent leadership
Leaders are also neurodiverse and need support in the workplace. Keira Wallis argues that encouraging and nurturing the talents of neurodiverse leadership will yield dividends for innovation and business growth. Employer support is more important than ever, as ADHD assessment waiting times are longer than they’ve ever been. Some NHS trusts have closed their waiting […]
Discover and use your superpowers
We would think that advising a senior manager to use their exceptional ability to exert pressure was a bit over the top. In the USA, they prefer to tell them to play to their strengths. Superpowers are not the ones associated with comic-book heroes, but rather enhanced abilities in areas such as empathy, creative thought, […]
How to teach leaders to speak confidently and with clarity
Poor communication costs businesses on average $12,506 annually per employee. This can be a crippling cost for small businesses. For larger organizations, it can have a similar impact on a large workforce. A growing number of businesses are investing in communication training for their executives as a strategy to improve operational efficiency and achieve long-term […]
Tom Blower: Leadership illusion and why humility “Trumps” charisma
We are all dazzled by charisma. But it is the humble leaders who put others first and prioritize their organisation that deliver lasting success. It’s not only a smart leadership decision to cultivate humility, but it is also better for business. We are all drawn to charismatic leaders, visionaries who have bold plans and a […]
You could lose talent if you don’t upgrade your paternity and maternity policies.
There’s no news about the difficulty of retaining and recruiting employees. The blame for the lack of loyalty among GenZs is not placed on but on the post Brexit skills shortage and the increasing demands from employees. Could your maternity or paternity policies be at fault? Employers do not support family life adequately According to […]