The Future of Work: five steps to help you start your journey
Many HR teams that are looking to prepare for the Future of Work have to tackle a number of challenges before they can even take their first step. Here are a few considerations that will help you embark on that journey. It’s 2018. There’s no need to explore how technology has evolved from the days of mainframe […]
Stress in the workplace: four ways HR can help alleviate this prevalent employee burden
Stress in the workplace can reduce productivity and negatively affect staff health. But with the right support system in place it can be managed to create a better working environment for everyone. According to a survey by online work management platform Wrike, 94% of workers experience stress, with almost a third describing their stress levels […]
People management: how to create a psychologically safe environment at work
How psychologically safe is your workplace? If you want to attract and retain valuable team members, it’s time to get to grips with this. Psychological safety, in a work capacity, is all about creating environments in which employees feel accepted and respected. There are ways to identify if your workplace is psychologically safe or unsafe. […]
The role of emotional intelligence for supporting mental health at work
One of the biggest challenges employers face with addressing poor mental health at work is lack of disclosure from affected individuals due to stigma. Could emotional intelligence training help solve this problem? A major new survey from the mental health charity Mind has found that poor mental health at work is widespread. Half of all […]
Five ways for women to take the reins on their leadership development
In addition to the demanding tasks and huge responsibility placed on all leaders, women leaders have additional challenges to contend with. Here are five ways to approach these obstacles and develop further in your leadership role. My niece has just co-written a brand new BBC book Doctor Who: The Women Who Lived, Amazing Tales for […]
Four reasons why you should consider the needs of your employees with family and caring commitments
With an increasing number of people juggling work and caring responsibilities, employers should pay more attention to the detrimental impact this can have on both individuals and businesses. To help more employers understand the challenges faced by their employees with family and caring commitments, how this can impact their business, and what they can do to better support […]
Skills gap: how to futureproof your workforce through learning
We don’t know exactly what new jobs will be created in the future, but we do know what skills will be sought after. Offering employees today the opportunity to learn and develop in these skills is paramount to futureproofing your business. Digital transformation is a global megatrend; it comprises a variety of technological forces that […]
Six ways HR teams can prepare for Brexit
The terms of Brexit may be uncertain but one thing we do know is that HR teams need to anticipate workforce changes. Steve Smith from Sterling Talent Solutions, outlines the key ways to ensure a smooth transition. With just six months to go until the UK is set to leave the EU, it’s still unclear […]
Have your say on the state of financial wellbeing in UK workplaces today
How is your business tackling the damaging impact of employee money worries? Take part in our survey and receive must-know insights from our follow-up report on the state of financial wellbeing in the UK today. Money worries can have a powerful and detrimental effect on health, wellbeing, productivity, performance, interpersonal connection and more. But how […]
The borrowing behaviours of your employees: what you need to know
As an increasing number of working people find themselves in debt, it’s ever more important for employers to understand the borrowing habits of their people, so that they can offer the right support. Many people in the UK will have borrowed money at some point throughout their lives. But we are increasingly seeing evidence to […]
Sexual harassment: why employers need to listen and learn from #MeToo
One year on from the start of the #MeToo movement, the problem of sexual harassment is considered by many to continue to plague the workplace. What more needs to be done by employers? In a recent report from the Young Women’s Trust, almost a quarter (23%) of females aged between 16 and 30 reported being […]
Office pets: the best first impression you can make?
An office pet not only boosts morale and helps reduce stress – it can also be good for a company’s bottom line, too. Time is a precious commodity and one that few of us would ever say we have enough of. It is estimated that we spend as much as 70% of our waking hours […]
Behavioural science: joined-up brain dots for the joined-up HR professional
Didn’t get the chance to attend CIPD’s 2018 Behavioural Science at Work Conference and Workshop? We’ve got you covered – here’s a round up of the key themes, topics and takeaways from the event. Behavioural Science is safely established on the business agenda and established too with its annual place on the CIPD events calendar. I […]
Why showing up as the best version of yourself will help your career
Feeling the pressure to fit in? Here are eight steps to help you show up as the best version of yourself. “I just didn’t fit in. I felt awkward, uncomfortable and different, somehow marginalised in the meeting. I really want to talk about it.” These were the initial words that a client shared with me at her […]
Leadership tips: why managers must put ‘care’ at the heart of their people strategy
Economic volatility, rapid technological change and political uncertainty have created a challenging environment for business in recent years, which is why the issue of care is more important than ever before when it comes to managing employees. Care in business? Why in a business context, would we need to mention care? At first glance this […]
HR technology: an interview with Marc Coleman, CEO and Founder of UNLEASH
Ahead of UNLEASH World Conference & Expo 2018, we caught up with Marc Coleman, CEO and Founder of UNLEASH, to find out what’s been happening in the HR tech space over the past year and how HR should be preparing for the future. We spoke with you a year ago ahead of 2017’s HR Tech […]
Is there gender bias in your leadership, talent and promotion criteria?
Research shows that women need to work harder, smarter and for longer than men to get appointed into leadership roles. In order to break away from this deeply ingrained bias towards male leaders, businesses need to reassess their process and criteria for promoting talent. According to Cranfield University 29 per cent of FTSE 100 directors (executive and […]
The four-day work week: tips for a smooth transition
Earlier this month, the TUC called for a four-day working week. But can businesses realistically make this transition? Jade Beddington, Senior Account Director at Radioactive PR, tells the story of how the agency she works for has reduced its working days without cutting pay – something that was put into play just before the TUC […]
Gender pay gap reporting – now what?
It’s been six months since the Gender Pay Gap reporting deadline – and we’re all familar with the findings. But beyond the reporting, what steps should businesses be taking to get more women into higher paid roles? On the 4th April 2018, over 10,000 companies provided mandatory data on their gender* pay gap based on six key calculations. […]
How unconscious bias means that we get in our own way
Are women’s own unconscious biases stopping them from pursuing what they truly want in their lives? Businesses are certainly beginning to understand how unconscious bias means that some groups of people may have to ‘jump higher’ for certain roles within their companies. What is talked about less is another, more internalised, form of bias. The […]