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The significance of recognition within the workplace has continued to be a key metric in HR-focussed research for many years. Forming an essential part of any HR team’s wellbeing strategy, many studies have proven just how important recognising the work and dedication of employees can be. SurveyMonkey statistics found that 63% of employees who feel…
On a rudimentary level, personalisation is like the difference between a birthday gift that’s been carefully considered by the giver according to the receiver’s likes and dislikes, and one that hasn’t; destined to be overlooked and forgotten. Historically, group protection products – life, income protection and critical illness cover – have fallen into the latter…
Working women are making a huge mistake by continuing to work remotely, according to this executive coach. Last year, Deloitte’s survey of 2000 Australians revealed that 50 per cent of working women found it easier to work from home compared to one third of male respondents. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Institute asked 1200 respondents last September…
HR Grapevine New research from money.co.uk has revealed the degrees which are the most sought-after by employers in the UK – with engineering (76,838 job adverts) and business (36,906 job adverts) topping the list. The data set – which analysed more than one million job adverts between 2019 and 2020 – found that design, marketing…
HR Grapevine Disney has overhauled working rules after staff asked for more inclusion and autonomy at the famous brand. As a result of a 16-month focus group, employees can now show tattoos, wear hair as they like, and take back control over how they dress – the Guardian reported. Already have an account? You can…
HR Grapevine Since the coronavirus pandemic hit earlier this year, businesses have been forced to adapt to new ways of working. During this time of experimentation, employers and leaders have learnt things, some of which they want to keep post-pandemic. Below, Steven Day, Co-Founder at Pure Planet, charts his ‘pandemic points of pride’ with HR…
By Lord Mark Price, Founder, WorkL for Business The ‘gender workplace happiness gap’ is something WorkL for Business has been monitoring for some time now. Back in 2018 we were pleased to report that our data showed no difference between women and men in rating their happiness in the workplace. Of course, we recognised there…
HR Grapevine The pandemic resulting in large swathes of the population remote working has seen an increase in the number of cyber-attacks. This feature advises HR on how to reduce these from happening. Includes: Why employees need immediate education on remote work cyber security How Twitter and Marriott got conned by cyber attacks Why HR…
On April 12, 2021, outdoor dining and non-essential shops reopened, forming the next step in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown. With many employees heading back to a central place of work this week, it is likely that some have been out of a traditional work routine for some time and placed on…
HR Grapevine Around two-fifths (37%) of UK workers in full or part-time employment are given less than a week’s notice of their shifts or work patterns. That’s according to new research conducted by the Living Wage Foundation based on two surveys of over 2,000 UK adults in each case. Already have an account? You can…