Don’t lock out 1 in 4 applicants from your workforce
Businesses that are inclusive and diverse often have a competitive advantage in a changing world of work. Jacob Hill is the Founder of Offploy and he examines in this article what employers should consider when trying to gain access to this highly-valuable workforce. Over 12,3 million people have criminal convictions in the UK. Being open […]
50% of employees do not consider shouting in the workplace to be bullying
A recent survey on workplace harassment commissioned by Wright Hassall revealed that a concerning 50% of 1,026 respondents had either been bullied themselves at work or witnessed their colleagues being bullied. (47.80% men and 59% women). What is bullying? Many employees are not sure. This is a worrying statistic in and of itself. But the […]
CIPD: Post-budget pay increases for public sector workers
According to the CIPD, public sector pay increases have now surpassed private sector increases for the first since Autumn 2020. In just three months, the latest Labour Market Outlook revealed that the public sector had gone from having the lowest median wage awards (2.5%) to the highest (4%). The CIPD has said that the next […]
The reforms to employment rights do not address workplace bullying
Thomas Beale argues that the lack of a statutory definition for workplace bullying and a set of protections to address it, must be corrected. Recent months have seen significant reforms in employment laws, which has led to an enhanced protection of employee rights. The Workers Protection Act 2023 is a much-anticipated addition to the Equality […]
PBSHRM Taking control of your HR life
I was given the opportunity to speak at Permian SHRM Conference in Midland, Texas. I am so grateful to the PBSHM team for allowing me to share this speech with you all! Register for HR Vision 25! Register as soon as possible This is the place to be if you are looking for a strategy […]
Two out of every three managers with children are considering quitting due to ‘parental guilt’
Avilio’s new research shows that for half of managers who have children, the challenge of balancing work and family life is overwhelming. Many feel they are failing at both home and at their workplace. The provider of productivity and performance coaching commissioned a survey of 739 UK managers, including 392 parents. The study found that […]
Report shows strong public sector boost as pay plans overtake the private sector
The public sector workforce has seen a strong boost in expected pay awards, surpassing the private sector for the first time since 2020, according to the latest Labour Market Outlook report from the CIPD. Public sector pay awards have increased from 2.5 percent to 4 percent in one quarter, with projections for the next three […]
Millions missing out on career opportunities due to socioeconomic background
Seven in ten people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds in the UK – equating to 7.42 million individuals – are missing out on career and educational opportunities due to their background, according to new Co-op research . As a result, over a quarter (27%) feel compelled to downplay or hide their socioeconomic background in job interviews […]
Chris Jay: Creating a culture where disability isn’t a secret
How does workplace culture impact disability disclosure? Managing Director of Bascule Disability Training, Chris Jay explains the impact of secrecy and how a cultural shift can enhance openness… Improving workplace culture is a high priority for many companies, given the evidence that it can boost performance, enhance employee satisfaction, engagement, belonging, and retention. However, one […]
The Invisible Threads – Integrating financial wellness into workplace culture
Human Resources are changing in today’s fast paced corporate environment. They have evolved beyond their traditional role. HR professionals are no longer just gatekeepers for policies and procedures. They now architect employee experience and wellbeing. This evolution has a critical component: the integration of financial wellbeing into the workplace culture. The changing landscape of employee […]