Study to test post-stroke rehabilitation therapy
The trial will evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment designed to reduce the disabling effects of post-stroke conditions that affect around one third of survivors. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation Programme (EME) has provided funding of PS1.26m for the study. The program is a collaboration between the […]
DEI fatigue – Why are we so sick of diversity, equity, and inclusion?
According to leaders I speak to, diversity, equity, and inclusion fatigue is increasing. What does DEI fatigue in our organization look like? How and where does it occur? How can we prevent it and what are the possible consequences for our business? But let’s not be confused. It is not necessary to stop investing in […]
2 in 3 UK corporate leaders concerned fraudsters will exploit workers
Research from the UK’s leading fraud prevention service, Cifas, has revealed that nearly two-thirds (63%) of decision makers in large UK businesses are worried that employees will be targeted by fraudsters, with 50% of respondents fearing staff will become an ‘insider threat’. As many businesses prepare to recognise International Fraud Awareness Week (17-23 November), a […]
Entrepreneurs Can Now Carry Their HR team in Their Pocket
What do business owners keep in their pockets? Keys? Phone? Handkerchief? What about their HR team? Probably not but that’s about to change. Established HR consultants Cream HR have created a new resource that enables owners of SME’s (there are 5.51 million in the UK)to have their HR questions answered from their phone with their […]
Survey: Stress and lack of skills drive workers to seek out new jobs
According to ManpowerGroup, a recruitment firm in the UK, a third of employees plan to change their jobs within the next six-month period. The UK Global Talent Barometer reveals that even though 80% of employees feel their work is meaningful and purposeful, 34% are planning to search for a new job within the next six-months. […]
Are policies targeting women missing the target of gender pay gap?
The gender pay gap continues to shrink at a glacial rate, despite employers launching policies and benefits that are geared towards women, such as fertility treatment and menopause support, according to Nahla Khaddage. Corporate initiatives and employee benefits are increasingly geared towards women, from funding fertility treatments to mentoring programmes. As the ONS report on […]
Posts titled “Your Body, my Choice” are spreading post-election. Anyone who says this should be fired immediately
Nick Fuentes () tweeted the following last week: You body, I choose. Forever. — Nicholas J. Fuentes (@NickJFuentes) November 6, 2024 I honestly hoped that no one would notice. In my own experience, I have only ever seen people condemn this. Then I came across this LinkedIn post by Kim Jage. She is the co-founder […]
Human Resource Leaders are urged to modernise hiring practices after “Vampire recruitment” drains top talent
A disturbing trend is emerging in recruitment…and it’s driving away top talent. David Rice, Senior Editor at People Managing People and HR expert, calls this practice “Vampire Recruitment” because it drains candidates’ enthusiasm, energy and time. David explains how Vampire Recruitment manifests itself, including the lengthy application forms, excessive interviews, and misleading “ghost job” descriptions. […]
Working From Home? Here’s What You Can Claim Back & Tips to Keep Bills Down
Many people have been working from home since the pandemic, but with household costs rising all the time, the money you’re saving on your commute is probably going straight onto your bills. So how can you keep costs down? Can you get some of that money back? According to Google trend data, searches for “working […]
What are hybrid workers in the UK?
According to the latest Office for National Statistics data, hybrid working is now the norm for 25 percent of UK employees. Certain demographics are more likely than others to adopt it. After the COVID-19 epidemic, hybrid work has become the “new normal”. Businesses cite improved employee wellbeing as one of the main reasons for adopting […]