The recruiting and onboarding process has changed a lot due to COVID-19
FeaturedPeople & PerspectivesThe recruiting and onboarding process has changed a lot due to COVID-19 The recruiting and onboarding process…
3 steps to foster psychological safety, according to the leading researcher on the topic
HRM speaks with Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson who offers practical tips for cultivating psychological safety in the workplace. Picture this: an employee has an innovative idea that could solve a complex problem that you’ve been scratching your head about for months, but they choose to stay quiet. Now picture this: an employee is…
10 Tips To Reduce Employee Turnover & Retain Top Performers
What is one tip you have to help reduce employee turnover? To help business leaders reduce employee turnover and, in turn, increase the employee retention rate, we asked HR professionals and business leaders this question for their best tips. From rewarding continued growth to providing clear job expectations, there are several strategies to help you…
Seven in 10 disabled women report being sexually harassed at work
New research finds that close to seven in ten women with disabilities say they have been sexually harassed at work. A new study by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) reveals that over two-thirds (68 per cent) of women with disabilities report experiencing sexual harrassment in the workplace. This was found to be more prevalent among…
Older workers at high risk of being left behind due to “outdated skills”
New research warns that older staff are most at risk of being deemed a “write-off” at work because of outdated skills. A new study by the City & Guilds Group finds that employees aged over 55 are at the highest risk of being left behind in terms of formal workplace training. This is having a…
Chris Quickfall: Why neurodiversity in the workplace must be included in the D&I conversation
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) has become a vital topic as society and workplaces open themselves up to more diverse perspectives. D&I has been a consideration for HR leaders for a long while, but what we think of when we talk about this issue is changing. Certain sub-trends are developing, neurodiversity among them, which are driving…
Government introduces new duty for employers to protect staff from sexual harassment at work
Following a consultation, the Government has announced it will be aiding employers in implementing practises and policies which protect staff from sexual harassment as well as supporting victims in the workplace. In a report published yesterday, the Government has stated it will be introducing a new duty requiring employers to prevent sexual harassment. This would…
Peer Recognition in the Workplace: The What, Why and How
Employee recognition is an essential part of a successful workplace. How can your organization leverage peer recognition to motivate employees and create a collaborative, engaging work environment? ContentsWhat is peer recognition? Why peer recognition matters Setting up a successful peer recognition programOn a final note What is peer recognition? Peer recognition, also referred to as peer-to-peer recognition…
Youngest workers report feeling “disengaged” and “undervalued”
Many young workers are looking to move jobs after feeling undervalued and a lack of trust from their employers. New research by Achievers and Censuswide shows over a third of young workers (37 per cent) do not feel trusted or heard, leaving almost four in five looking for a new job. Workers aged between 16-24…
10 Employee Training Metrics You Should Know
One of the most famous business quotes comes courtesy of Peter Drucker (the father of management thinking) “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” The quote is quite apt when it comes to understanding employee training metrics because how else can you show results and make improvements? Year on year, L&D departments within…