The best Christmas survival tips for HR professionals
Luke Combs, one of my favorite Country Music artists, says “this is for you”. You spent 2024 taking care of everyone else, but riddle this for me: Who looks after those who look after others? You have a role to play in supporting employee mental health and wellbeing, both personally and professionally. As we close […]
What is the impact of hybrid working on workplace culture?
In the four years since the outbreak of the pandemic began, companies are now more used to hybrid work. How does the location of a workplace affect culture as the debate continues about remote versus on-site working? Gary Cookson examines the arguments in an excerpt from his book Making Hybrid Working Work. Hybrid working is […]
Bosch UK: Here’s how our HR team uses AI
Martina McGrath is the head of HR for Bosch UK. She describes how an AI-powered digital assistant that encourages self-service interactions has helped Bosch HR teams transform themselves on a global level. We at Bosch believe that AI is a tool everyone should use, including HR departments. AI can transform the HR process, making it […]
Gisele Pelicot: A story that every HR professional and manager should know
Gisele Pelicot was raped and drugged by Dominique Pelicot from 2011 until 2020. He also invited 50 other men to do the same. A French Court convicted Dominique Pelicot, 50 other men and Gisele Pelicot of rape today. He did not only have one victim. He posted semi-naked and naked photos of his daughters and […]
Podcast S2 Ep.4: Building Certainty In An Uncertain World – Review of 2024
Three of our subject matter experts had the chance to look back at 2024, and consider trends and ideas for next year. Martin Mason, CEO and Co-Founder of TalentMapper, Julian Hemming, Partner UK, Osborne Clarke, and Matt Norbury, CEO and Founder of Each Person, discussed the legal implications, as well as the challenges and opportunities, […]
Azure DevOps: Maintaining your competitive edge in today’s business environment
Businesses are struggling to compete with each other in the current environment, regardless of their market or niche. Small businesses are faced with two types of competition: their peers who own small businesses and large corporations that have more resources. This can lead to the closure of some smaller companies. Growth and development can be […]
What will be the main trends in HR in 2025?
Sarah Stevens is the co-founder and Director of HR Company hoomph. She has provided her expert predictions for the challenges and opportunities that will shape the year ahead. Holistic wellness support at the centre of attention Mental health will remain a top priority in the workplace until 2025. This presents both a challenge as well […]
Signage to help staff stay safe: Health and safety incidents are on the rise around Christmas
Workplace accidents are known to increase in the run up to Christmas and over the festive season, and for this reason, digital signage provider ScreenCloud has put together tips on how businesses can use signage to keep their staff safe at this time of year. There are several reasons why workplaces might experience a higher […]
Employee engagement boosted by charitable initiatives
A new study sheds light on how corporate charitable initiatives can positively impact employee engagement. The study was commissioned by Aqua Libra Flavour Tap and surveyed 1,000 employees in companies with more than 250 workers. It revealed notable differences between companies that have charity programmes and those without. 75 percent of employees who work for […]
Christmas holiday stuffing: the annual leave crisis employers find hard to digest
Are you guilty of Christmas holiday stuffing? The growing trend of employees cramming annual leave into December is causing a logistical nightmare for businesses across the UK. According to new data from staff leave software Timetastic, a staggering 44% of employees plan to take time off in December 2024—an increase of 6% compared to last […]