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 […]
Why Temporary Jobs Are Key to Flexibility and Opportunity This Christmas Season
The festive period always brings a surge of opportunities for businesses and job seekers alike. For businesses – particularly in retail, logistics, and events – seasonal demand presents challenges, including how to maintain operations efficiently without overburdening existing staff. For job seekers, temporary roles offer flexibility, competitive pay, and the chance to build valuable experience. […]
Human Resources Trends and Predictions for 2025
As 2024 approaches, the workplace and employment practices will undergo major changes. Experts predict 2025 will be a year of both challenges and opportunities. Here’s what experts in the industry predict for 2019. From adopting AI to navigating complex compliance issues and redefining working arrangements, these are some of the predictions for 2019. Dayforce Predictions […]
Cybersecurity concerns of UK SMEs
In a recent study, Markel Direct, an insurer that specializes in small business, identified the top cyber security concerns for UK small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). The survey on 500 SMEs found that 62 percent of owners of small businesses are most concerned about the sophistication of cyber-threats. Cyber criminals are increasingly utilizing artificial […]
Researchers highlight barriers to employment for those with mobility needs
A new study by UK mobility retailer CareCo highlights the barriers that people with mobility issues face in finding employment. The study, which is meant to increase awareness about the “mobility gaps”, revealed that many workplaces were inaccessible and did not have ramps or lifts to accommodate wheelchair users. Insufficient parking is another obstacle for […]
LPC discovers 371,000 underpaid workers in April 2024
According to a new report by the Low Pay Commission, around 371,000 workers will be underpaid by April 2024. The Compliance and Enforcement of the National Minimum Wage in 2020 document published today (19th December) shows a slight rise from last year. However, the numbers remain below the pre-pandemic levels. The latest data from the […]
In 2024, the trend for pay awards is to decline.
As 2024 draws to a conclusion, Zoe Woolacott examines the pay awards throughout the year and compares it to those of previous years. According to our analysis, employees will receive a pay increase of around 4.5% by 2024. The results at the beginning of the year, which were around 5%, started to drop in April. […]
Students threaten to strike over job loss
The staff at Coventry University have threatened to strike when they learned that up to 100 employees could lose their job. The university claims that the cuts were necessary to cover a PS90m deficit due to a decrease in the number of international students, rising pension costs, and increases in employer contributions to national insurance. […]