Uncovering the silent suffering of one in five UK employees
UK employees suffering from mental health problems A new study reveals that 7 million UK workers feel they are unable to talk about their mental health at work. RRC International conducted an analysis that found more than 22 percent (or workers) in the UK are suffering from mental illness every day, but they do not […]
One-third of Brits are lying to get a job – Expert reveals why
MPs Rachel Reeves and more recently Jonathan Reynolds have been caught lying on their CVs. And it turns out their not alone, as a new survey conducted by Tapt revealed 31.7% of British job-seekers admitted to lying during the job search process. The most common lies British job seekers told were related to why they […]
Why Are Businesses Still Overlooking Mums In The Workplace?
With 85% of women leaving the full-time workforce within three years of having their first child, and 19% leaving work completely, the talent pipeline for mums is more than just leaky – it’s completely broken. But after decades of mums being in the workforce, what is making businesses continue to overlook mums? As we […]
UK has seen a large increase in low-paid jobs
In the UK, the number of jobs that pay below the “real” Living Wage has increased by 800,000. The Living Wage Foundation has released new research that shows that, in 2024 nearly 1 in 6 (15,7%) of jobs will pay less than the real Living Wage, an 800,000 increase over 2023. These figures are based […]
Mixing flour with sawdust
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, the author of a Day in The Life of Ivan Denisovch, writes that on one occasion the Gulag camp commander instructed the Gulag bakery to add sawdust to the flour so it would go further. This tricked hungry stomachs to think they were satisfied. Ivan saw a camp guard crouching in the latrines […]
Why every business needs an IT Hero
Modern businesses thrive on an array of technology tools, whether it’s software or network infrastructure. It could be cybersecurity, or just keeping your hardware working. IT departments are the unsung heroes who keep companies running. ScreenCloud, a digital signage provider, has launched a campaign to celebrate the everyday “superheroes” of every IT department. ScreenCloud also […]
UK economy ‘set to lose £132.6m’ to inefficient recruitment processes
Large UK businesses could see at least £132.6 million in lost productivity in 2025 due to inefficient recruitment processes and unfilled vacancies, according to a new report. The study, conducted by PageGroup’s Enterprise Solutions team in partnership with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) and YouGov, surveyed 100 recruitment decision-makers at UK organisations […]
Men ‘overestimate workplace equality’ as women still face pay gaps and harassment
While many men believe pay and promotion are equal across genders at their workplace, government data and employee feedback indicate otherwise. Ahead of International Women’s Day, new research from HiBob notes a gap between men’s perceptions of workplace equality and the experiences of women. According to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures, women […]
Jonathan Firth: getting onboarding right – how to make new hires stick
The first few days, weeks and months are crucial for a new employee joining a business. Done right, onboarding into a new organisation can be the foundation of long-term engagement, performance and retention. But, often, onboarding is treated as a checklist rather than a chance to empower new starters. Typically, the new year marks the […]
Employers’ role in supporting families and parents
By Dr Glenn Mason Head of Adult Psychological Therapies, Onebright Parent Mental Health Day was a reminder that it is important to support the mental health of parents, caregivers, and guardians. In the UK, parents make up a large proportion of people who are experiencing mental health issues. 68% of women, and 57% men. This […]