The ‘Hushed Hybrid – Implications’
Recently, businesses around the world have taken a more firm stance in their work practices. Boards are establishing mandates, whether it is a commitment to hybrid work or the return to traditional offices – as exemplified most recently by Amazon. Many of these mandates face resistance after a period in which employees were allowed to […]
Why Going Beyond the CV and Leveraging Inspection Reports Matters in Employee Screenings
The highly globalised business environment now demands a robust protocol for hiring new talent. Traditional CV-based hiring processes are still active, but they are far from effective in ensuring the suitability and integrity of potential employees. Employers concerned about making informed hiring decisions can now take advantage of companies producing highly accurate domestic and global […]
Understanding the importance of employer support for bereavement leaves
Grief can have a debilitating effect on people and their performance at work. Kavitha Sivasubramaniam says that with the new bereavement rights promised by the Labour government, it is now a good moment for employers to make sure their current provisions are suitable for purpose. The arrival of Christmas can be difficult for those who […]
Data for Good: HR metrics that can give you a competitive advantage
How can HR data be used to its fullest potential? Lindsay Gallard is Chief People Officer of Six degrees and shares his insights. We have a wide range of HR tools available to us, including dashboards and detailed metrics. It should be a joy to have so much emphasis on the measurement of HR processes […]
Workplace culture attracts talent more than salary or flexibility
Employees are demanding more from their employers, but nothing is quite as magnetic as an attractive workplace culture, according to research. WorkBuzz’s State of Employee Engagement Report 2022 reveals that 45 per cent of UK employees and business leaders rank “a great culture” as the most important factor when looking for a new job. The research […]
How to create a winning culture that unleashes innovation and empowers performance
Managing culture is essential for any organization. There are many examples in the business world where there is a lack of understanding of culture on various organizational levels. This leads to frustration. The organization’s culture should inform daily business decisions, and not be abstract statements. Building a culture of collaboration and transparency will be a […]
New technologies and innovative tools that enhance remote work
Remote work will be a thing of the past by 2024. It is now something that most people are used to or expect. The transition to remote working comes with some challenges. However, technology has made it possible to overcome them. If you want to learn more about remote work, whether you are a business […]
New legal obligations for employers regarding sexual harassment prevention
UK Employers have just days to implement new measures in order to protect their employees from sexual harassment at work, according to new legislation. The changes are part of the Workers Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010, 2023 Act, which imposes a duty of prevention on companies, or they will face financial penalties and possible […]
AI training for HR professionals is a must
HR professionals are being urged to begin building their knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) immediately – otherwise, they risk falling behind. According to various studies, HR professionals are increasingly experimenting and using AI in order to reduce the administrative burden of processes such as screening CVs. Tracy Jones, Performance manager at Realise, a leading provider […]
Nearly Half of U.K. Job Seekers Are Using AI To Lie on Applications
AI cheating in hiring is widespread. According to the latest Capterra survey of 250 job seekers in the U.K., a majority (53%) are using AI tools to help them in their current job search. Of those who are using AI, 77% say they have leveraged it to exaggerate or lie about their skills on a CV, […]