GRiD: Employers are reporting a higher proportion of disabled employees.
According to GRiD’s research 1, there has been a significant rise in employers reporting on the percentage of their employees with disabilities. In 2023, just half of employers (50%) said they collected information about the number of disabled employees in their workforce. This has increased to 71% by 2024. The increase in the number of […]
Moving and shaking: Lloyd’s, YPO appointments and more
The winter 2024 roundup of movers-and-shakers includes important appointments at Lloyd’s of London and Nottingham Building Society. Joanne Grigg is a YPO YPO is one of the UK’s largest public sector purchasing organisations. Joanne Grigg has been appointed as its head for HR and people services. Grigg has over 35 years of experience in strategic […]
Finding the right balance is becoming increasingly important for HR and legal coordination
Lindsay Gallard – Chief People Officer of Six degrees explains the importance of HR working closely with legal advisors as it faces the challenges posed by the Employment Rights Bill. It’s easy to overstate the scope and ambition of the government’s Employment Rights Bill, which contains around 30 measures designed to increase worker protection and […]
Sam Grice: Take stock of your employee support during Grief Awareness Week
Loss is a personal experience which can bring our lives to an abrupt halt, both emotionally and physically. As employers, we must understand how to help our employees navigate these difficult moments with compassion and clarity so that they can focus on the things that really matter. In 2016, when my mum suddenly died, I […]
i4cp – 2025 Priorities & Predictions
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Gen Z submitting twice as many job applications as older workers
Gen Z candidates are applying for an average of 24 positions before securing employment, twice the number submitted by Gen X (13) and Baby Boomers (11), according to new research from Totaljobs. Half of Gen Z respondents (52%) believe their age leads to assumptions of being less reliable or loyal. As a result, 56 percent […]
In 2024, INCLUSIVE AWARDS ANNOUNCED CHAMPIONS IN DIVERSITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
2024 INCLUSIVE AWARENESS CHAMPIONS FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Diversity and inclusion award-winning champions revealed 10 anniversary year of the prestigious Inclusive Awards Sean Fletcher hosts Awards Event The 2024 Inclusive Award, sponsored by TalkTalk, E.ON, and myGwork and organised by Inclusive Companies, announced the winners of this year’s eight categories in November 2024. The 2024 […]
AI in Learning & Development
Mastering AI in Learning & Development: How Adaptive Learning is Closing the Skills Gap In a recent webinar, Rise Up’s Camilia Miccolis, Country Director for UKI & NL, sat down with Frédéric Hebert, Chief Product Officer at Rise Up, and Fiona Leteney, Senior Analyst at Fosway Group, to discuss the role of adaptive learning in […]
Sustainable Manufacturing: How HR Can Drive Eco-Friendly Practices in Injection Molding Industries
In today’s world, where sustainability is more than just a buzzword, it becomes imperative for industries to adapt and innovate—none more so than in high-volume production service sectors like injection molding. As HR professionals, you are on the frontline of this transformation, perfectly positioned to lead the charge toward a greener tomorrow. The global focus […]
No flexibility means that sick workers are four times more likely than those with flexibility to quit their jobs.
According to research conducted by the Work Foundation, Lancaster University, workers who experience a decline in their health are more likely to quit their job if they do not have access to flexible work. The Work Foundation’s report looked at data collected from 9,169 UK workers aged between 16-60 years old over a period of […]