The secret to future-proofing your workforce – 8/5/25
The secret to future-proofing your workforce Free live webinar 8th May @11am We all know the world of work is evolving fast, but with Gartner research highlighting that 58% of HR leaders are unsure which skills to invest in for the future, it’s clear that predicting what’s next isn’t easy. As businesses navigate rapid change, […]
How to manage different types of leave across industries and stay compliant as a business
Why managing leave is important Today, managing employee leaves is not just an administrative task. It’s also a requirement for compliance. Organizations in different industries are faced with a complicated landscape of leave entitlements that must be navigated to comply with the law and promote employee well-being. Businesses must manage different types of leave efficiently […]
Sullivan Review shows how ‘sex’ has been purged from data
The Sullivan review, commissioned under the last Conservative government, has shown how biological sex has been erased from official data and that the meaning of sex is ‘no longer stable’ in administrative or major survey data. This instability is evident across key policy areas including health and justice and has led to a “widespread loss […]
UK is only advanced economy where economic inactivity is increasing
The UK is an international outlier when it comes to economic inactivity, a new government-commissioned report has found, as employers find it cheaper to replace workers than retain them. The discovery phase of the new Keep Britain Working Review, led by Sir Charles Mayfield, found that “the costs borne by employers for sickness absence are […]
Ben & Jerry’s accuses Unilever of sacking a boss for activism
Ice-cream firm Ben & Jerry’s has said its chief executive, David Stever, was being removed by its parent company, Unilever, over the company’s political and social activism. The allegation was part of a legal case filed in a US court by Ben & Jerry’s that says Unilever, which has owned the ice-cream firm since 2000, […]
Five years after the Covid pandemic, nearly a third Brits have admitted to fake Covid in order to get a sick-day.
The first UK lockdown will be announced in March 2020. A brand new survey shows how many people have used Covid-19 to take time off. In Britain, three out of ten people have lied to get time off work by claiming they had contracted Covid. According to a new study conducted by experts in flexible […]
Employee engagement can help to retain staff
By Jo Kansagra Head of People Virgin Incentives 1 in 4 UK workers are considering quitting their jobs this year. 13% of employees do not want to remain with their company for the long-term. Only 20% of UK workers are engaged at work. This can negatively affect business operations and lead to lower productivity. Employers […]
MEN CALL ON EMPLOYERS FOR MORE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
MEN CALL ON EMPLOYERS FOR MORE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Almost one third of men (30%) don’t know[2] who to turn to for mental health advice – Two out of five working men (43%) want2 that their employer offers more mental health support A new study has revealed an alarming trend in men’s mental wellbeing at […]
Pay awards ‘at lowest level since 2021’ as National Insurance increases approach
UK pay awards have remained at 3 percent for the third consecutive rolling quarter in February, according to new research – marking the lowest level since December 2021. The research was carried out by HR data and insights provider Brightmine. Employers are reducing budgets, delaying pay decisions and, in some cases, implementing pay freezes. The latest […]
Georgina Waite: The UK must back business mentoring
HR professionals play a crucial role in shaping company culture, employee engagement and leadership development. Yet, one often-overlooked tool that can significantly improve workplace performance and wellbeing is professional business mentoring. Business mentoring is a professional relationship where an experienced businessperson (the mentor) offers guidance and support to an entrepreneur, business owner, or leader (the […]