Imagine a utopian workplace
Imagine you are walking into your office. It’s not your typical grey, fluorescent-lit workplace with stiff coffee. The Workplace Utopia is a place designed to put mental and physical wellbeing first. Before you ask, you’ve not stumbled upon a sci fi film. We’re just dreaming of what could be. Flexi Everything Start with the obvious: […]
The financial benefits of EV salary-sacrifice schemes have now become a priority.
Despite the turbulence that has surrounded electric vehicle manufacturing and sales in Europe, fleet managers and employees are beginning to realize how EVs can be a valuable asset for their financial well-being, reports Alison Argall, Tusker Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicles are an important part of financial planning for employees at a leading company in digital […]
Are you failing your employees by using a hybrid workforce?
Anna Dahlfors is the Global Head of Human Resources at digital production company Vizrt. She believes that hybrid workforces do not work as well as they could. What is the solution and how can HR make it happen? Employees are a major factor in the success of any business. The success of a business depends […]
Only 2% of fathers use shared parental leave
A new study shows that fewer than 2% new dads benefitted from the shared parental leave program in the ten years since its introduction. In a Freedom of Information Request to HM Revenue and Customs, the Dad Shift Campaign found that in the financial year 2023-24 only 10,600 fathers had taken shared parental leave. This […]
Research shows that extreme weather can be a risk to mental health and physical health.
Research has shown that extreme weather can also be a risk to mental health. According to a survey by the International SOS Foundation, nearly two thirds (65%) of organizations have been affected by extreme climate in the last five years. The survey of 200 decision makers from 40 countries found that 40% did not provide […]
First new asthma treatment in 50 years that is a “game changer”
Researchers have developed the first new treatment in 50 years for asthma attacks. This is being called a ‘game changer’ for patients. The study conducted by King’s College London concluded that an injection given to asthmatics and those with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), during certain attacks, is 30% more effective than current treatment, which […]
Get Britain Working whitepaper branded as’very disappointing for overlooking OH
Occupational Health professionals have described this week’s white paper on Get Britain Working as “very disappointed”, not least because it completely overlooked the potential contribution that the profession could provide to the government’s ambitions. The Department for Work and Pensions’ white paper, released on Tuesday by Liz Kendall as work and pensions minister, aims to […]
UK companies are missing out on talented employees by not providing career information
According to a recent Comprend study, jobseekers are unable to find information about onboarding programs, learning opportunities, and career advancement on corporate websites. Comprend’s Webranking Study evaluated the corporate sites of 110 of UK’s biggest companies, assessing transparency and accessibility in key areas, such as Careers, Investor Relations, Sustainability. The results highlight the need for […]
Four BBC presenters launch Equal Pay Appeal
Four female BBC presenters have appealed against a decision of a tribunal that denied them the right to pursue an equal-pay claim. In 2020, Martine Croxall and Kasia Madera entered into settlement agreements, but they continued to claim that they were paid less than their male counterparts performing the same roles. They claimed that the […]
Artificial intelligence and sustainability is transforming UK workplaces
A recent survey of over 4,000 UK employees reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) and new technologies are reshaping workplaces, with 70 percent of respondents acknowledging their growing influence. The study, commissioned by WSP in collaboration with Savanta, were part of the company’s “Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce” campaign. The discussion featured input from WSP, The 5% Club, […]