UK HR leaders ‘overwhelmed’ by tech overload and increasing workloads
A new report from aconso reveals highlights how UK HR leaders are feeling ‘overwhelmed’ as they manage growing workloads while adapting to major technology trends. The report, Transitioning from Manual to Meaningful: Unlocking HR’s Potential through AI and Digital Transformation, surveyed 650 senior HR leaders globally, including 250 in the UK. The results highlight the […]
HSE releases statistics on work-related injuries and illnesses for 2023/24
The Health and Safety Executive has released its annual report for 2023/24 on workplace injuries and ill-health. The data gives insight into the health and Safety challenges that Britain’s workers face and their economic impact. The report shows that 1.7 millions workers suffered from work-related illness during the period. This is a similar number to […]
Pay Deals Stuck at 4% in Octembre
Brightmine data shows that UK pay increases remained flat in the third quarter this year. They plateaued at 4%. The most common pay award, which covered more than 240,00 employees between August and October, was a 4% increase in pay. Brightmine (formerly XpertHR) says that a fifth of all pay awards are worth this amount, […]
National Grid wins the Early Careers Award in 2024
The judges, in a category that included a wide range of excellent entrants were impressed with each company’s commitment to use recruitment of young people as a way to promote growth. The National Grid’s innovative Grid for Good program for young people with disadvantaged backgrounds won the night. The winning entry is reviewed, as are […]
Sanofi wins the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award (Larger employers) 2024
Sanofi’s innovative global scholarship programme attracted the attention of the Personnel Today Awards Judges who were impressed with the firm’s ambition to support the under-represented community by enrolling 100 students in five countries within its first year. Here’s their winning entry, as well as those of the other finalists. Winner Sanofi Sanofi, a healthcare company, […]
E.ON wins Hybrid Working Award for 2024
The judges of the Personnel Today Awards were influenced by E.ON’s commitment to support diverse work styles. The company received recognition for its efforts to improve work-life balance and double the internal promotion rate for part-time employees, as well as for cultivating a culture that fosters trust. In a highly competitive field, we compare their […]
Blending Benefits: How to Manage a Multigenerational Workforce
Many countries are welcoming a new wave of employees who are starting their careers. It’s also a great time to consider whether your HR department is designed to integrate new talent with established employees and support multigenerational workers. Benefits of having a multigenerational workforce Bring together people of different ages to create a workplace that […]
The Top Employment Law Challenges for Healthcare Workers
Navigating the employment laws can be difficult for healthcare workers. Understanding your rights and obligations is crucial, as there are many regulations in place to protect employees and employers. To address these challenges, it is important to have the right knowledge. It is a wise move to seek expert guidance from employment lawyers. This article […]
Employers who do not encourage employee benefit usage are one in five.
According to GRiD’s research, which was released today, nearly one-fifth (18%) of employers let employees decide whether or not to take advantage of employee benefits, rather than encouraging them to do so. GRiD warns of the wasteful use of resources and time when investing in employee benefits. Katharine Muxham, spokesperson of GRiD said: “Getting the […]
The modern workplace is awash with constant alerts.
Ping fatigue – How constant alerts drain the modern workplace Amanda Childs is the Group HR Director for Kyocera In many ways, digital communication tools have made life easier. Emails replaced lengthy phone calls. Instant messages (IMs), have replaced slow physical meetings. Smartphones ensure that we are always reachable, wherever we may be. These technological […]