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 […]
Wood panel manufacturer fined PS400,000 for worker’s injury in factory
Kronospan Limited has been fined PS400,000 for an accident at work that left a worker with life-changing injuries. On 31 March 2021 at the factory of the company in Chirk near Wrexham a waste MDF sheet weighing 350kg fell on Mark Hughes, 53, from Johnstown. The MDF sheets that fell on Mr Hughes’s leg left […]
The hospitality sector faces challenges in managing its workforce
WorkJam’s research shows that the UK hospitality industry faces challenges in managing its frontline staff due to outdated management practices. These shortcomings are a result of outdated workforce management practices, and an insufficient number of digital solutions. Nearly 70% of respondents said that their organizations lack flexible scheduling tools and efficient workforce management. Meanwhile, almost […]
Ministers crackdown on visa abuse
As part of a new crackdown against visa abuse, employers who commit serious offenses will be prohibited from hiring foreign workers. The Home Office announced that businesses who repeatedly violate visa rules, or commit serious employment violations, such as not paying the national minimum wage to workers abroad, would be prohibited from hiring them. The […]
Employment Rights Bill: Tribunal time limit will be extended
The House of Commons has published an amendment paper to the Employment Rights Bill, which includes a new provision extending the time limit for filing a claim with a tribunal from three months up to six. The bill was not included in its original draft, but it did appear in Labour’s pre election greenpaper on […]
Net migration falls sharply as fewer dependents arrive in the UK
Newly released Office for National Statistics figures show a dramatic drop in net migration. Net migration for the year ending June 2024 is now 728,000, a 20% reduction from the previous 12 month period, which was 906,000. The decline in the number of dependents on study visas is the main reason for this fall. In […]