How talent flexibility helps HR leaders create a workforce that is future-ready
The talent landscape has been radically altered by economic uncertainty, demographic changes, and fierce competition to acquire critical skills. Talent management efforts to achieve fluidity of talent – the right people at the right place and time – have been put under pressure. CEOs around the world have made attracting and retaining talent a priority. […]
It’s time to put everyone on a performance improvement plan
Look, I’m sure everyone hates plans for performance improvement. A recent HR Acuity survey found that they are in the ascendancy. Managers see them as busywork — something that they must do to fire someone. The employees feel like being placed on a PIP means they only have 90 days to live. HR is frequently […]
Hybrid vehicles are a great way to save money on used cars
COVID-19 has caused a shift in work habits. Many employees are now working hybridly between home and the office. This shift is having an impact on the used-car market as hybrid workers look for reliable and affordable vehicles to commute in. This article will explore how hybrid work is driving the demand for used cars […]
These personality types are key to managing businesses.
In the average workplace, you will find a mix of personalities. You may have introverts or extroverts as well as those who are task-oriented rather than people-oriented. Online DISC Profile identifies four personality types: dominance (or influence), steadiness (or conscientiousness), and constancy (or consistency). Businesses should familiarize themselves with these types. Adam Stamm, coowner of […]
Twelve Rules for the Company Christmas Party
Twelve Rules for the Company Christmas Party The Christmas party is a great way to celebrate and reward the hard work of the previous year. Alcohol, mixed personalities, and office chat can cause a hangover for employers that can last well beyond the morning. Here are a few rules to follow. Discourage workplace gossip. Work […]
In the last decade, less than 2% dads have benefited from shared parental leave
Less than 2 percent of fathers in the UK have taken advantage of Shared Parental Leave (SPL) since its introduction a decade ago, according to new data from The Dad Shift. SPL, introduced on 2 December 2013, allows mothers to share part of their leave allowance with partners. However, uptake has been minimal. In the […]
The Christmas holiday leave loophole will affect thousands
Employers and employees can be in for a lot of trouble if they don’t take the right measures. Oliver Higenbottam explains the annual leave blackouts. The Timetastic What does an annual leave blackout mean? Annual leave blackout periods are times when employees are prohibited from taking annual leave. This is usually due to high business […]
National Grief Awareness Week – Bereavement at Work
In honor of National Grief Awareness Week, MetLife UK has released a new study that examines how bereavement in personal and professional settings is handled. According to the research, nearly a quarter of adults who have lost a loved one in the UK do so alone. They don’t seek comfort from anyone else. Among those […]
Global Workplace Report: Happiness is the key to productivity and retention
This report presents an analysis of employee satisfaction and its impact on the workplace dynamics. It draws on more than 400,000 responses by employees in 100,000 organisations around the world. is a report compiled by WorkL, and based on the book Happy Economics, written by Lord Mark Price. It examines trends between January and September […]
Occupational noise must be re-evaluated in light of changing social norms
The occupational noise risk management and considerations of OH professionals must be re-evaluated in light of the changing social habits, especially those who listen to headphones while at work or on commute. Clare Forshaw made this call last week at the joint Royal College of Nursing Occupational Healthcare Nursing Conference with the Society of Occupational […]