20 000 government credit cards will be frozen
As part of an effort to curb wasteful spending, the Cabinet Office has ordered government departments and agencies to freeze nearly all 20,000 credit card accounts. Civil servants who have government procurement cards are required to reapply for them and prove that they need them. The cards will be canceled at the end of each […]
Crispin Odey faces a fine of PS1.8m and a ban from the financial services
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), announced their decision to fine hedge fund millionaire Crispin Odey PS1.84m and ban him from the UK Financial Services Industry for his lack of integrity. The FCA believes that he intentionally sought to frustrate Odey Asset Management’s (OAM) disciplinary processes into his conduct in order to protect his interests. The City […]
A survey found that 75% of female managers believe their gender makes it more difficult to succeed in the workplace.
Women in management, and especially those who work as female employees, are twice as likely as their male counterparts to view their gender as an obstacle to success. In a survey conducted by the HR software company Ciphr of more than 2,600 UK employees, one in seven (7%) female managers said that they felt their […]
The world needs more credible leaders now
Jenni Feld, author of No One Believes You: How To Become a Credible Leadership warns, as the fifth anniversary approaches, that the rise in ‘authentic leadership has done more harm than benefit. Jenni’s book is a must-read for leaders who want their message to resonate and to have a lasting impact. Jenni’s global experience spans […]
Employers and jobseekers grapple with ‘disconnect in the UK job market’
There is a disconnect in the UK job market, with 74 percent of employers reporting a lack of quality candidates as a key challenge while 64 percent of jobseekers say they are struggling to find suitable roles, according to reseach by global hiring platform Indeed. The study, which surveyed over 2,000 UK jobseekers and employers, […]
Want emotionally intelligent employees? Researchers say you need to show more appreciation!
O.C. Tanner, a specialist in employee appreciation, has conducted research. Tanner’s research shows that employees can be taught to develop emotional intelligence (EQ) through recognition. Employees in the U.K. who ” frequently give recognition ” are seven times more likely than others to be emotional intelligent. Those who ” receive recognition ” from their leaders […]
Study finds that one in four young workers is considering quitting their jobs as the economic inactivity increases.
A majority of businesses have reported an increase in people leaving the workforce, with 63 percent saying economic inactivity is directly affecting productivity and financial performance, according to a new study. The research, by professional services network PwC, surveyed more than 300 businesses and over 4,000 UK adults. It found that mental health is the […]
Your HR career will be boosted with these tools.
HR professionals who do not pay attention to their own goals and ambitions can be so preoccupied with managing and developing other people that they forget about themselves and their future. HR professionals must be aware of their own goals, skills, and ambitions to be recognized and effective. They should also keep up with the […]
Survey finds that 1 in 6 UK workers reduce their working hours to accommodate their dogs
According to a recent survey, UK dog owners have reshaped their work schedules to include caring for their pets. Sainsbury’s Bank’s survey revealed that many people are reevaluating their work-life-balance, and adapting their schedules in order to take care of their canine companions. 16 percent of respondents said they were modifying their working hours to […]
Expert explains how workplaces can support men’s mental health after 43% reveal they want more from employers
The latestBupa wellbeing index revealed that 43% of male employees want their employers to provide more support for mental health. A mental health expert commented on what workplaces can do. Bupa surveyed 8,000 UK adults and found that 50% of men admitted to having mental health issues. 65% of the employees felt there was stigma […]