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 […]
HMRC takes ‘years to fix’ simple RTI payroll issues
According to a recent report, many payroll professionals struggle with HM Revenue and Customs real-time information services (RTI), and some spend years trying to resolve simple issues. HMRC’s specialist teams are unable to address the growing backlog of questions from employers who cannot verify or correct discrepancies in data between HMRC and their own records. […]
Nursing staff who miss the tea party can claim constructive dismissal
A nurse who was repeatedly ignored by her colleague and deliberately excluded from a tea-round has been awarded PS41,000 as constructive dismissal. Mrs Hamilton was a diabetes specialist for the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. She resigned from her position in January 2022 citing “cruel bullying behaviours” as well as poor management. […]
Older workers experiencing a “silent mental crisis”
According to a recent survey, 32% of workers over 55 have taken sick leave due to poor mental health. Older generations are also suffering from a “silent crisis” in mental health. Unmind’s research has found that this group is least likely to talk about mental health in the workplace or to seek assistance through the […]
Finance leaders stressed and overworked – poll
The UK’s finance leaders are stressed and overworked, a survey has concluded, with more than half (56%) saying they work at least six extra, non-contracted, hours a month. The poll of more than 1,000 mid-market finance decision-makers by software firm iplicit found most felt they are over-worked in some capacity. A total of 93% said […]
A new study shows that nearly two-thirds of British professionals struggle with presentation nerves at work.
Kahoot! the global learning platform and engagement company, conducted a survey among UK white collar professionals to determine their attitudes toward workplace presentations. Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform company, conducted a survey of UK white collar professionals to understand their attitudes towards workplace presentations (both from those delivering them and their audiences’ perspectives). […]