UK productivity is at a crossroads
UK economic inactivity has been making headline news since the pandemic. This life-changing outbreak in 2020 is often pinpointed as a key turning point at which our nation’s productivity problem came sharply into focus, alongside the nation’s declining health.
Stop the drop: Proven tips to boost productivity at work
With boosting productivity a key priority for business and government, here are three tips for getting the most out of your people in the workplace.
How to tackle skyrocketing rise in UK workplace sickness costs
New think tank data reveals UK workplace sickness costs have risen by 30% in six years to £100bn annually. How do we even begin to turn this around? Gethin Nadin recommends three actions for employers.
Performance management doesn’t work for 98% of CHROs
A recent Gallup survey found only 2% of CHROs strongly agree their performance management systems are effective. Gallup’s suggestions for turning this around do not go far enough though, says Jon Ingham, who advocates for a more human-centric approach.
Career development enhances talent retention more than ever before
Organisations that invest in continual career development are seeing productivity and talent retention improve, says Victoria Kelleher, Lead Survey Specialist at Brightmine. Are you ready to follow suit?
The AI workplace revolution: Three focus areas
The AI revolution is here, but organisations are struggling to develop practices to integrate the new technology fully and safely into their business. Natasha Wiebusch, Content Marketing Manager at Brightmine, identifies three priority areas.
Is Lord Alan Sugar right about working from home?
As the latest series of The Apprentice kicks off, Sir Alan Sugar is making the headlines (again) for his comments about remote workers. His recent statement that he will not be recruiting people who want to work from home will chime with the groundswell of CEOs calling employees back to the office – does he have a point?
Fearful leaders are causing a £2.2 billion drop in UK productivity
The UK is experiencing a productivity crisis and the problem lies in fearful leaders, argues executive coach Margot Faraci. So what’s the antidote?
Follow your North Star: How a long term vision can keep leaders fulfilled
How to establish ‘North Star’ goals and why they are a solid foundation for leaders under pressure.
Three ways leaders can reboot meetings to boost productivity
The problem isn’t meetings; it’s that they are less productive. So how can leaders overhaul them?
How ‘body doubling’ can increase productivity in the workplace
Is ‘body doubling’ the answer to productivity woes?
Protecting customer service staff during the Christmas rush
Whether it’s training new temps or fine-tuning your customer service processes, keeping things moving is a priority for HR during the busiest time of the year
How can HR win the war of budgets in 2023?
As businesses tighten their belts, HR must fight to protect its budgets – and its future.
How HR can keep the lights on during blackouts this winter
With the energy crisis threatening to cause blackouts this winter, employers should consider the best ways to prepare.
Measuring the impact of the four-day week
A practical guide to designing and conducting an effective 4DW trial evaluation.
Quiet quitting: More employees should do it and fewer businesses should care
Quiet quitting is not about laziness. It is about younger employees rightly denouncing hustle culture and taking control of their lives.
The rise of the ‘involved’ employee and what it means for business
Employee engagement is no longer enough. Your workers need to feel involved and immersed in the design of the workplace.
Connecting the dots: Five tips for sustainable hybrid working success
It can be a challenge managing all the elements of a hybrid workplace but here are some ways to ensure consistency in your organisation
No vacancies: What HR can do about the influx of holiday requests
The latest changes in travel rules, may leave employers struggling to manage annual leave requests
Why retail leaders have reason to be worried about productivity
Flagging motivation and mass resignations in the retail sector are cause for concern so how can HR help boost company productivity?
