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New research released by the Office for National Statistics shows that working from home may help enable older workers to remain in the labour market for longer. Flexible working and homeworking are key factors which could allow older workers to continue working, according to new data released by the ONS. The report outlined the detrimental…
Initiatives created by employers to help reduce stress and improve workers’ mental health are failing, according to new research. William Fleming, of the University of Cambridge, told a British Sociological Association conference that measures introduced by bosses are not working in combating long-standing problems of wellbeing in the workplace. Mr Fleming analysed data from 2,471…
As the furlough scheme draws to a close, employer intentions to hire staff remain high, suggesting that labour shortages will persist. This is according to new data from Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) research, which found that employers remain optimistic about their ability to hire new staff. In the three months to July, employers’ confidence…
Conducting a thorough employee engagement survey analysis is essential for improving engagement and the employee experience at your organization and driving the business forward. In this article, we’ll explore why analyzing employee surveys is so crucial and offer a step-by-step guide on how to analyze employee engagement survey results to effectively create positive changes and…
Do your employees use their allocated annual leave to catch up on work? Are they too scared to admit when they’re sick? You might think the answer is no, but the data around leaveism is startling. It’s clear we have a problem when an entire phenomenon is developed around a common workplace practice born out…
New research highlights that almost half of staff surveyed believe the culture of their organisation has deteriorated since the pandemic. According to a new study by Staffcircle, over two-fifths of employees (42 per cent) report their company culture deteriorating since the beginning of the pandemic. This has caused many problems for employers including an increase…
Amid a significant shortage of lorry drivers, the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has been informed that providing the correct skills and training as well as instating temporary visas will support the recruitment of HGV drivers. Following an escalating issue of a lack of lorry drivers, two business groups have argued that…
Whether you are an experienced HR business partner or you are interested to learn some business partner skills, this resource page will provide you with all the resources you need. We will cover content on the strategic role of the HR business partner, the basics of HR metrics & analytics, communication skills, employee experience, and…
A new study reveals that the majority of firms do not deem their current mental health support to be fit for purpose although many are attempting to make key strides in this area. New research from Aon shows that just under two-fifths of companies (39 per cent) believe that the mental health support offered at…
The Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee states that menopause could potentially become a protected characteristic under the Equality Act. MP and Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee, Caroline Nokes, has said changing legislation to protect and support women going through menopause should not be ruled out. This comes as the Government recently…