Global majority: well-meaning or demeaning to the people?
Guess what? It’s not surprising that a label meant to be inclusive and helpful has become divisive. In a time where the values and aims behind EDI are being criticized, is it really necessary to have a discussion about whether a term that is meant to bring people together actually does so? But it’s also […]
Women’s health: Government encouraged to increase workplace support
Workplace health professionals and employers are calling on the government to do much more to encourage companies to invest in women’s healthcare. In a letter addressed to Alison McGovern (Minister of Employment), 28 organisations, including the CIPD Society of Occupational Medicine and Society of Occupational Medicine have called for the government to take more action […]
One quarter of employees feel that their employers are ineffective at managing stress
According to a recent poll, more than a quarter (28%) of workers believe that their employer does not do enough to manage workplace stress. ACAS commissioned the survey of 1,052 respondents to coincide with Stress Awareness Month. The survey found that 37% of respondents felt their workplace is effective in managing stress, while 9% were […]
The next generation of talent: Strategies for the future
Gen-Z is a growing part of the workforce and organizations are realizing that managing this group differently from managing their millennial counterparts will be a good idea. This generation demands recognition of their individuality, and that personal goals are aligned with organizational goals. I have found that this is especially true in the sales function. […]
Redefining the role of middle management in modern organisations
Middle managers are under increased pressure to maintain workforce optimization. Middle managers are caught between upper management’s demands and the evolving needs of employees and their increasingly complex and personal expectations. It is difficult for them to maintain a balance between strategic goals and day-to-day activities. The rapidly changing business environment has made this balancing […]
Unified talent management improves workforce readiness
In today’s dynamic business environment, it is essential to have a total talent management strategy that integrates full-time staff, contingent workers and external partners into one approach. Unifying workforce management can improve the experience of workers, increase project efficiency and help organizations adapt to market changes. This requires systems and processes to provide uniform experiences […]
Trump’s tariffs are not included in the growth figures.
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has welcomed the new figures that show an unexpected growth rate for the UK’s economy in February. However, new data on recruitment for March shows a continuing decline in activity. The UK’s Gross Domestic Product grew by 0.5% in February after a zero-percentage growth in January. This was revised upward from […]
Are employers willing to hire more people with ADHD in the future?
In a recent tribunal case, an employment judge denied the claim of a young man diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This has brought to light the implications of this condition for employers and employees. Experts agree that it is more likely that ADHD was underdiagnosed in previous decades than that it has been overdiagnosed […]
Diabetes risk warning for drivers
Employers of drivers have been warned to monitor type 2 diabetes and manage the risks. Those who drive a lot are at double the risk. The Diabetes Safety Organisation (DSO), a group that advocates for diabetes safety, has stated that employers who employ a large number of drivers should recognize and investigate the prevalence of […]
London Tube drivers approve TfL’s 4-day work week
London Underground Drivers have voted for the 34-hour four-day work week offered by Transport for London last year to avoid strike action. The weekly hours will be reduced from 38.5 to 35. This includes a current unpaid break and a “banked” hour every week that is given as time instead. Aslef members, who represent 85% […]