Alcohol problems at work: What to do?
Alcohol abuse can have a negative impact on employee safety, health and performance. Few employers are equipped to deal with it. Public Health England reports that alcohol abuse contributes to more than 7,000 deaths in England each year, and over 350,000 alcohol-related admissions to hospitals. According to Rehabs UK, 35 percent of Britons have been […]
GPA survey shows UK office workers are reluctant to ask for pay increases
According to a new study by The Global Payroll Association, ( GPA), less than one in five UK office workers has asked for a raise. The Autumn Budget announced recent changes. The National Living Wage will be significantly increased from April 2025. Apprentices and those under the age of 18 will see their wages rise […]
Police Scotland rejects latest salary offer and “work to rule”
Police Scotland employees have rejected a salary offer, and are “working to rule” until they receive a better one. The Police Negotiating Board for Scotland announced a 4.7% increase for all police officers earning PS28.296 or more. As part of this offer, those who earn up until the threshold will receive a PS1,344 increase. The […]
Breaking down the barriers surrounding musculoskeletal diseases and pain management
Marc Holl argues that education and awareness, interventions, and, most importantly, tackling the stigma surrounding musculoskeletal conditions are all essential to improving employee productivity and health, and reducing absenteeism. More than 20 million British citizens suffer from musculoskeletal disorders. MSK disorders will be included for the first in 2023 as part of the UK’s strategic […]
Second major trial of four-day weeks gets underway
Today (4 November) marks the start of the first official four-day pilot under the Labour Government. The findings will be presented next summer. The application period for the latest pilot project, which is run by Timewise and the 4 Day Week Campaign, , opened in summer. Since September, participants have attended training sessions and workshops […]
How maternity leave affects gender pay gaps
Andrew Lloyd examines the relationship between paternity and maternity leaves, and asks how to close the gap? In September, maternity pay was in the news when Kemi Badenoch (then a Conservative candidate for leadership and now leader) described maternity payment during an interview with Times Radio. This came as the Conservative campaign began. Many, including […]
Why the process of talent acquisition should move away from ordering to consultation
HR professionals and those in talent acquisition are under enormous pressure to bring talent into the business quickly, but this is not always done in a manner that elevates their position internally. They’re stuck in a tough spot. Over-delivering does not help them be valued properly, and under-delivering is also not helpful. Why? People in […]
Tensions at work: How to diffuse them
Many people believe that the world is experiencing a perfect storm of conflict, political unrest, job insecurity, rising costs and prejudice. It is evident in the workplace where communication declines, conflicts increase, and isolation grows. Individuals seek affirmation by like-minded coworkers. According to LiveCareer, 87% of employees suffer from fear at work. Acas.org.uk estimates approximately […]
Shortlist for Personnel Today Awards: Learning and Development (2024) (Smaller employers).
Smaller employers can benefit from learning and development programs. The shortlisted companies in this section showed the judges how innovative they were at upskilling and reskilling employees, improving retention, customer satisfaction and engagement. Dishoom Dishoom’s growth and changes over the last 12 years have been significant. Dishoom now has 10 cafes and 14 delivery kitchens. […]
The Generation Game: Q&A
The Generation Game, our recent webinar, examined the creation and the management of a multi-generational workforce. The webinar, which features a panel consisting of Nick Walrond, Managing director, Sanderson Government & Defence – the webinar’s sponsor – Juliet Crisp, head of People Strategy, Governance and Planning, The Post Office, and Andrea Metherell, head of Diversity, […]