RSPH urges those at risk to be vaccinated, as a winter ‘tripledemic” looms.
Those who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill this winter with flu should get vaccinated immediately. The Royal Society for Public Health issued the warning after data from previous winters showed a steep decline in the number eligible people deemed ‘at-risk’ getting vaccinated. This trend is expected to continue into this winter. At […]
Unions demand an increase in the statutory sick pay
A group of 24 leaders from unions have written to the Prime Minister urging him to move forward with the plans for reforming statutory sick pay. The Employment Rights Bill gives employees the right of claiming SSP on their first day being sick. It is expected to increase by PS2 per week to PS118.75 in […]
Financial services are’struggling to attract young talent’
A new study has found that two thirds of UK employers in the financial services sector struggle to find young talent. Davies, a professional service and technology consulting firm, reported that 70% of its respondents said their culture was positive and supportive, but 63% believed more encouragement was required to attract young people into finance. […]
Salary compression: the importance of fair compensation
In recent years, employers, especially in the face of a difficult commercial environment, have chosen to raise junior employees’ salaries faster than senior colleagues. Elena Bajada, from the executive search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, examines what HR managers should do to ensure that their pay structures are fair. Salary is a major indicator of […]
How European HR teams prepare for 2025
European HR leaders are leading the way in blazing new trails. They are experimenting with AI use cases that have high stakes, advocating for pay transparency and offering flexible work arrangements. They also prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion (DEIB), more than US people teams. We’ve already revealed the results of our 2025 State of People […]
Why Houseplants Make the Best Corporate Gifts This Holiday
The festive season is fast approaching (yes, faster than you might think!). Now is the perfect time to think about how you can leave a lasting impression on your employees and clients with corporate gifts during the holiday season. Journal of Business Research research shows that corporate gifts have a significant impact on customer relationships. […]
The demand for remote work is on the rise, but offices are pushing to return: Is remote work really that problematic?
The search for “working from home allowance” is up by 48%, and the demand for “remote jobs” has increased by 124%. Yet, at the same, companies push for the return to the workplace. Is remote working as bad as people believe? Experts in office space discuss the benefits of flexible and remote working. Tech gives […]
In two-thirds (or 63%) of occupations dominated by women, there are gender pay gaps.
A new study by HR and payroll software provider Ciphr has found that there are striking differences in pay between men and women for occupations dominated by women. According to the analysis, which is based on data from the Office for National Statistics, 70 percent of jobs with a female majority – in which over […]
HR Software streamlines seasonal recruitment: Holiday hiring made easy
How HR Software Facilitates Onboarding During Peak Seasons – Activ People HR Holiday season can be a stressful time for many businesses, particularly those involved in hospitality, retail and logistics. Many companies hire seasonal staff to cope with the increase in demand. While bringing on extra workers to meet the demand is important, it can […]
National listening Day: How Listening Can Help Support Someone With Mental Ill Health
6 TIPS ON HOW LENDING YOUR EARS CAN PROVIDE LIFELINE HELP A leading wellbeing expert has shared her advice on how to be a better listener. Lynn Crilly’s tips come ahead of National Listening Day, marked on November 29, which encourages people to lend their ears to friends, families and even strangers who might be […]