Take the heat out the “back to work” issue
By Andy Holt Hays’ recent research shows that the debate over ‘back to work’ (BTO), has heated up again. Half of UK professionals would quit their jobs if they were forced to return to work full-time. The battle lines are drawn and everyone is hot under the collar. A study by Hays found that 75% […]
‘This has to stop’: JPMorgan CEO tells staff to stop checking texts during meetings
Jamie Dimon, chief executive of multinational financial services firm JPMorgan Chase, has criticised employees for checking texts and emails during meetings, calling the behaviour “disrespectful” and a “waste of time”. In his annual letter to shareholders, Dimon urged staff to give meetings their full attention and to “make meetings count”. The CEO said he consistently […]
‘Positive reception’: the Carer’s Leave Act one year on
A year after the Carer’s Leave Act came into effect on 6 April 2024, just over half of employees have a formal Carer’s Leave policy – but implementation across workplaces remains uneven. The Act granted around 2.3 million employees with unpaid caring responsibilities the legal right to take up to five days of unpaid leave […]
Job ads don’t match the priorities of job seekers, creating a ‘benefits gap’
UK employers risk missing out on talent due to a growing gap between the benefits jobseekers value and what employers are promoting in job adverts, according to research provided to HR Review. Flexible working hours, enhanced sick pay and strong pension contributions are among the top priorities for candidates in 2025, yet these are still […]
Philip Green loses human rights case at ECHR
The European Court of Human Rights has unanimously rejected a legal challenge by Sir Philip Green to stop parliamentary privilege being used by UK politicians to disclose the name of individuals protected by court injunctions. In 2018, the billionaire, who was chairman of the Arcadia retail group, was named as the man at the centre […]
Virtual Work Experience: Transforming Career Access Through ROI
By Sam Hyams CEO of Springpod, a virtual career platform Employers are playing an important role in shaping the way that young people find career opportunities. Virtual Work Experience is changing the game, giving students free career insight and delivering social and economic benefits. Our whitepaper The ROI of Opportunity – Measuring Impact of Virtual […]
Annabelle Vultee Reimagining L&D: A CEO’s Vision for Future-Ready Organisations
Learning and Development (L&D), for years, has been based on a familiar model – rigid skill checklists and static training programmes. The workplace has changed, and times have changed. We see organisations in all sectors constantly struggling with the challenges of technological change, changing workforce expectations and skill and labour shortages. Faced with this radical […]
Q&A: Why we don’t talk anymore: How can HR save workplace communication?
In the webinar sponsored by Thomas entitled We Don’t talk Anymore: The HR World, Elcke Du Plessis was Global Training Specialist at Thomas. Florence Carter Global VP, People and Culture for Fuse Universal and Spencer Gray People Business Partner at Thomas discussed challenges in handling communication within companies. The panelists explained how HR can help […]
UK workplaces are failing working mothers, research finds
UK workplaces are still falling short when it comes to supporting working mothers, according to a new report, with 84 percent saying they have encountered either gender-based or motherhood-related discrimination at work. The report, from recruitment agency Randstad UK and produced in partnership with online forum for parents mumsnet, is based on responses from thousands […]
What to include in workplace mental health training?
Sarah Carter, Onebright’s Head of Account Management Many businesses offer mental health training to their employees. Do you know how to make this training effective and meaningful? Mental health training is crucial for your company’s success and happiness. What is the purpose of workplace mental health education? Mental health training in the workplace should create […]