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Are your employees working unpaid overtime?
In the bustling world of modern business, the line between work and personal life can easily blur, and employers often rely on their dedicated workforce to go the extra mile. While this dedication is commendable, it raises an important question: Are your employees working unpaid overtime?
New menopause and menstruation standards released
Empower Your Workforce: and embrace the New Workplace Standard for Menopause and Menstruation Support, advocated by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Managing people during the holiday season
How do you manage holiday requests when multiple people ask for time off at the same time? Here are some practical tips around managing the holiday season.
New employment rights on the way for working parents
Parents and carers will be provided with new employment rights as a result of three Bills which have received Royal Assent.
Is your selection process fair?
Unfair treatment in the selection process can leave your company at risk and can make an organisation much less attractive to candidates. To avoid potentially biased decision-making, employers should commit to a structured process, find out more about this here.
Tackling conflict and bullying at work
Find out about new guidance recently released by the CIPD around tackling bullying, discrimination and conflict at work.
Neurodiversity; building an inclusive culture
Did you know that around 10%-15% of the UK population is thought to be neurodivergent?
Neurodiversity refers to the different ways the brain processes and interprets information. Neurodiverse people can bring highly sought after strengths and skills which can be valuable within the workplace.
Would you enrol on a course for further training to help advance your career?
According to Forbes, a staggering 71% of British people surveyed are now considering a career change due to the impact of inflation and the cost of living crisis.
How to boost wellbeing in the workplace
During these challenging times, employers will likely want to prioritise health and wellbeing programmes to support their employees. This could include a framework to promote good physical and mental health financial advice and improving employee communications. This article offers 5 tips to assist with wellbeing in the workplace.
What are the benefits of mentoring within an organisation?
Employers can use mentoring to enhance skills, knowledge and performance around specific skills and goals. This is a useful and cost-effective way to develop broader personal skills and career development of the workforce.
World Menopause Day 2022 - Cognition & Mood
Today is World Menopause Day (Tuesday 18th October) and the theme for 2022 is Cognition and Mood.
Employment policies help to create a happy workforce
Having effective employment policies in place is an essential aspect of managing people.
Employment policies can be a mechanism to support and promote wellbeing, drive behaviour to encourage a diverse workforce and let people know that they are valued.
The continuing rise of living expenses
A recent survey by PWC found that more than 4 in 5 large organisations (83%) are taking action to support their employees with the cost-of-living crisis.
Five effective ways to build a strong workforce
It is a fact that employees who are developed drive greater value into a business than those who are simply passing through your organisation. Engaged employees are a common denominator among great companies, but assembling and sustaining such a team is sometimes easier said than done.
2.8% fall in 'real wages' as pay fails to keep up with inflation
UK wages in May 2022 continued to be eradicated by rising inflation, with the value of employees’ regular pay falling by 2.8% despite employers awarding strong pay increases.
Creating a vision for your organisation
Creating a strong shared vision can inspire and energise your people to accomplish great things!
Pride Month - How to create an inclusive and diverse environment at work
Pride month is celebrated in June and you may be considering how you can recognise the importance of this month in your workplace.
5 tips to attract and retain staff in the 'Great Resignation'
Employers are struggling to increase pay any further in a bid to attract talent, the CIPD has warned, as nearly half of organisations say they are struggling to fill vacancies. Here are our top 5 tips for attracting and retaining staff during ‘The Great Resignation’
What are the HR basics for a new employer?
We’ve rounded up some key information for you on the legal obligations and practical considerations, which will help you to be legally compliant and manage employees effectively.
Top tips for switching off after work hours
For the first time for many of us, our homes have now become our everything; our workspaces, dining space, relaxation space and much more. This means that when we’ve finished work, trying to switch off without a change in scenery can be difficult.