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HR Grapevine From the hiring and onboarding process right through to the day that an employee leaves the business, it is crucial that employers, with HR, carve out a positive and memorable employee experience in order to deliver against business objectives. The stats show how true this is. 2017 research published in The Future Workplace…
Since the pandemic hit, forcing a large portion of the workforce to move to homeworking, many have relied on digital communication and video calls to keep connected with colleagues and clients. This – as stats have suggested – has resulted in lots of remote staff experiencing what has been coined ‘Zoom fatigue’. In this week’s…
HR Grapevine Employers and HR have traditionally had a wealth of employment issues to consider. Whether this is to do with changing legislation or employee health, there are many things for the people function to consider. And with Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing a ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown, that will see restrictions gradually ease, it…
HR Grapevine Today marks the start of Ramadan and will continue until May 12, 2021, which will see Muslims in the UK take part in a period of fasting for up to 30 days. During the period, Muslims will fast each day from sunset to sunrise, meaning HR should consider how they can support their…
HR Grapevine Diversity has been in the news again of late. Rightly so. The Guardian reporting found that the pandemic had disproportionately affected black workers during the pandemic – with more than 40% unemployed, three times worse than white workers of the same age. Already have an account? You can access this and lots more…
HR Grapevine Article on whether HR should be focussing on the business or its people when it comes to strategic function. Includes: Insight from Josh Bersin, Dave Ulrich and multiple business heads A look at the balance between business-first and people-first practices What the pandemic has done to this crucial areas of HR practice This…
HR Grapevine Outdoor dining, non-essential shops and several other sectors have reopened after the further easing of lockdown restrictions from today (April 12, 2021). This, according to the Telegraph, forms part of the next step in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown. Already have an account? You can access this and lots more…
HR Grapevine Today marks the reopening of non-essential retail and pub gardens as part of Britain’s slow march out of lockdown, meaning many businesses will likely be dealing with unprecedented customer demand. However, one boss has taken the opportunity to allow staff to wind down instead. Chris Donnelly, who is the Chief Executive of London-based…
New research has found that twice as many professionals have reported being aware of their employer’s D&I initiatives compared to 2019. Employer-led D&I initiatives have seen a large increase during lockdown, according to research conducted by recruiters Robert Walters. In 2020, almost two-thirds of professionals (64 per cent) stated that they are aware of their…
Despite the new IR35 rules being implemented just a week ago, MPs have released a report which urges key reforms to be made to the off-payroll working rules. Commenting on the new IR35 reform, the Loan Charge All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) have listed several recommendations which will “stop the promotion of disguised remuneration schemes” and…