From First Click to the Last Day: Mapping the employee journey in order to retain, engage and grow.
By Charles Beaumont Co-Founder and CTO of TheyDo Sarah, a software developer, is scrolling through LinkedIn when she notices a job posting that has a lot of energy. The job post tells a tale, features employee testimonials and highlights valuable perks. She clicks on the link to an easy application process. Even before she hits […]
O’Reilly 2025 Tech Trends Report highlights AI skills growth and focus on security
O’Reilly, a provider of technology and business learning, has released its Technology Trends for 2025 report. Drawing on data from its 2.8 million platform users, the report looks at key technology trends expected to shape business strategies in the coming year. The findings show a strong growth in AI-related skills and tools, alongside a rising […]
It is important to provide ergonomic office chairs for employee comfort and productivity.
The importance of ergonomic office chairs in today’s workplace cannot be understated, whether it is a busy corporate office or an intimate home office. The majority of the day is spent at a desk, so choosing the right chair for your employees can make a big difference to their productivity and overall well-being. Ergonomic Office […]
How to leave Imposter Syndrome behind in 2025: Expert Advice for the Year ahead
Instant Offices, in response to the 155% increase in searches for “Imposter Syndrome” in the past week, has examined what it is and how we might overcome it by 2025. Understanding imposter syndrome Imposter Syndrome is intense self doubt about one’s success. Imposter syndrome is a persistent belief that you’re a fraud waiting to be […]
McDonald’s “never took DEI serious,” claims HR expert
McDonald’s, which continues to be embroiled in controversy over sexual harassment, has faced stinging criticism this week after signalling it was rowing back on diversity, equity and inclusion programmes. On Monday the fast food giant said it would retire specific goals introduced in 2021 for achieving diversity at senior leadership levels. It will also scrap […]
LinkedIn’s “Jobs On The Rise 2025” lists AI and sustainability roles as the top jobs.
According to LinkedIn’s report “Jobs On The Rise 2025”, the UK has the fastest growing jobs in the field of artificial intelligence, environmental officer, and data governance manager. Faster than 55 percent of the positions identified in the report didn’t exist 25 years ago, a sign of how quickly the workforce landscape has evolved. Many […]
‘Regional accents should be made protected characteristic’
A prominent KC has said that regional accents and social deprivation should be made legally protected characteristics because of the extent of prejudice in the legal profession. Mary Prior KC, chair of the Criminal Bar Association, told the Doesn’t Sound Right podcast this week that she was mocked over her accent as soon as she […]
Call for flexible working to support staff amid new weather warnings
The CIPD is urging employers to offer flexible working provisions as more weather warnings are issued across the UK. Icy and wet conditions have been causing travel disruption to road and rail services, prompting the professional body for HR and people development to encourage businesses to support staff who may find it difficult to attend […]
“Regional accents must be protected as a characteristic”
A prominent KC said that the prejudices in the legal profession have led to the protection of regional accents, social deprivation and other characteristics. Mary Prior KC told the podcast Doesn’t Sound Right this week she was ridiculed for her accent from the moment she began practising law in the early 90s. She was raised […]
Recruitment firms say there are reasons to be optimistic about 2025, despite the steep decline in vacancies.
According to newly released statistics, the decline in permanent employment placements at the end of 2024 was the largest since August 2023. The KPMG and Recruitment and Employers Confederation survey for December 2020 reported a lack in market demand for qualified candidates. This could be linked with fears about the increase in employee National Insurance […]