Employee confidence is growing as whistleblowing reports reach record levels
Whistleblowing awareness has increased in recent years, with employees across various industries more willing to report workplace concerns, according to new data. The data, from whistleblowing software and services provider Safecall shows that whistleblowing reports in 2024 rose by 16 percent year-on-year, reaching an all-time high. Safecall’s annual Benchmark Report, which tracks global trends in […]
Raise Your Indoor Garden to the Next Level with a Tall Plant Stand
Let’s talk about how to take your indoor gardens to new heights, literally! A tall plant stand could be the perfect solution for UK plant parents who want to maximize their space and show off their green friends in style. It not only frees up space but also gives your home a wow factor. We’ll […]
The best employee onboarding ideas from industry leaders: Swag, self-care and success
When it comes to extending the red carpet to new employees, companies are becoming more thoughtful. Inductions to new jobs are no longer accompanied by a handshake between the CEO and HR manager, who would show you the location of the coffee cups and toilets (preferably not the same). The onboarding process for new employees […]
How the increasing fees for UK sponsor licences may affect the hiring process for foreign specialists?
Organisations that want to be able to hire overseas skilled workers must pay the UK sponsor licence fees. The UK Sponsor Licence is issued by the Home Office to companies to help the UK government keep track of how many skilled workers enter the country. It also ensures that businesses comply with immigration laws. Not […]
Zara Whysall and Helen Webster: Stress Awareness Month-reducing workplace stress
The month of April is Stress Awareness Month. For many people, their main source of stress comes from work, whether it’s feeling overworked or under pressure, or being uncertain about the safety of their job. Understanding what stress is can help you manage at work. Stress is the body’s response to being under pressure or […]
What makes a good Chief Human Resources Officer?
CHROs will be more important than ever in 2025 as strategic leaders managing human capital. They are leading the AI transformation and guiding organizations through workforce evolution. They also shape the emergence and development of’Superworkers – employees with significantly higher productivity and performance, empowered by advanced technologies and enhanced capabilities. Understanding the evolution of the […]
Top 10 HR Questions March 2025 – Carrying forward annual leave
Since many annual leave years run from April until the end of the month of March, employers ask if holiday can be carried forward into the following year if the employee has not used it by the 31st March. In 2024, the rules regarding carryover of unused statutory leaves will change. In the top 10 […]
Whistleblowing as companies embrace “speak up” culture
In 2024, the number of employees who used a whistleblowing system increased by 16 percent. More than half of all reports were related to HR issues. Safecall’s annual Whistleblowing Report revealed that online disclosures increased from 63% up to 67%, with the majority preferring to remain anonymous. One report was made by the nonprofit sector […]
MBBS in Poland: Cultural and language challenges for international students
The MBBS program in Poland is a unique experience for international students. This is due to the cultural differences and language barriers. Students from different backgrounds may find it difficult to adjust to a new culture, as they must navigate local customs and traditions and learn social norms. Language barriers can also make it difficult […]
Birmingham bin strikes: major incident declared
Birmingham City Council declared a major event to address the impact on ongoing strikes of bin workers that have resulted in around 17,000 tons of waste not being collected. The council stated that pickets of Unite members on strike have prevented waste collection vehicles from leaving depots in order to collect waste from local residents. […]