Five ways SMEs are supporting older workers
There’s so much rich insight coming out of the academic sector that HR professionals need to know. At Academics’ Corner we feature the best HR researchers that tell you what they’ve found and what you need to do differently on the back of the research. Get connected to the academic sector through Academics’ Corner and […]
Multitasking can ‘increase error rates by 50%’
Stat attack gives you the facts, figures, numbers and survey results you need to keep on top of developments and changes in sentiment in the HR and L&D industries, all in an easy to digest format. It’s your regular dose of facts and figures, parcelled up for easy reading. Context: These statistics are from research […]
Can we stop ignoring the 90% please?
Why are we ignoring the 90 percent? It’s a question we should ask ourselves when we think about the benefits of green buildings – and here’s why. 20 years ago, green buildings were seen as the sustainable solution for a rapidly urbanizing world. We know they conserve natural resources, minimize environmental impacts and improve the […]
Ergonomic review: Evoluent VerticalMouse V3
HRZone reviews the latest office equipment to help you find the best fit for your workplace and your employees. We never receive money for writing reviews and products are always returned after testing. If you have a product you’d like us to review, or would like to review a product, please email editor@test1.hrzone.com. A mouse […]
Is your first aid kit up to scratch?
The law states that all employers must provide adequate and appropriate first aid facilities to assist employees who are injured or become ill at work – and failure to do so could result in litigation or fines. But what exactly does ‘adequate and appropriate’ mean, and how can you ensure this is implemented in your […]
Older workers: what do they offer & need?
There’s so much rich insight coming out of the academic sector that HR professionals need to know. At Academics’ Corner we feature the best HR researchers that tell you what they’ve found and what you need to do differently on the back of the research. Get connected to the academic sector through Academics’ Corner and […]
Your questions on proactive wellbeing answered
HR professionals looking to improve the wellbeing of their staff attended one of our webinars on prevention, intervention and protection and learned from our expert panel the best strategies for long-term improvement. Some questions didn’t get answered in the timeframe. Take a look below or check out the on-demand version of the webinar and get […]
Can an employer dismiss an employee who is off sick?
Despite the fact that having an employee who is on long-term sickness leave can be challenging on business resources, there are certain protocols every employer should follow when deciding whether an employee should be dismissed. It is best practice for an employer to stay in contact with an employee who is off work on long […]
These words help people develop growth mindsets
A lot has been written on the power of developing growth mindsets and why it is important for both personal satisfaction, long-term confidence and business performance. The concept of a growth mindset was developed by psychologist Carol Dweck in her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. According to Dweck, a mindset is a self-perception or […]
How care home staff wellbeing affects care quality
Care home staff provide invaluable support to sick, elderly and vulnerable people, but the rewards in this industry are often in kind. A challenging and often underappreciated profession, those who enter this sector do so because they feel compelled to pursue something purposeful and giving. Care staff work in hard, emotionally demanding roles with no […]
Employee engagement lessons from Caesars Entertainment
Jeremy Galinat is Director, Corporate Benefits at Caesars Entertainment. We talked to Jeremy following Caesars’ win in the Wellbeing category at the 2015 North American Employee Engagement Awards and discussed aspects of the Caesars wellness programme, including the importance of comprehensive and the company’s future aspirations. Why we think we won the award… Well, we […]
Workplace wellbeing – in the hands of technology
A quarter of professionals are currently feeling unhappy with their work-life balance, according to recent research, indicating that the pressures of working life are becoming too much for millions of employees across the country. With such a high percentage of employees struggling to cope with the ‘always on’ working culture, it isn’t surprising that the […]
Creating an intuitive workplace for future wellbeing
In today’s digitalised, data-driven world, we work faster, learn quicker and absorb more information on a daily basis than previous generations would have ever thought possible. This influx of technology into the workplace means that, by 2030, HR departments will be increasingly focused around people analytics, making decisions based on data collected from their workforce. […]
Subsidising race fees as an employee benefit
Based in Boise, Idaho, Kount produces solutions for fraud and risk management, helping to reduce fraud losses for online merchants and payments processors. Kount has a commitment to the organisation’s core values of innovation, agility, customer success, future focus and teamwork. One of the main reasons people choose to live in Boise is to take advantage […]
Should employers be trying to minimise social pain at work?
In this interview, Jamie Lawrence, editor, HRZone, interviews Charles DeNault, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Saba Software, responsible for researching solutions and educating customers on Saba’s learning and talent management products. Charles discusses a range of workplace issues including neuroscience, talent management and the importance of minimising social pain in the workplace. Charles has spoken […]
Line managers fundamental to good mental health
Paul Barrett is Head of Wellbeing at the Bank Workers Charity and will be speaking about a pilot programme they have delivered in association with mental health charity Mind on September 3rd at 8am in London. One of the pressing issues of our time is how to improve the public perception of people experiencing mental […]
Easton vs B&Q – what does duty of care now mean for employers?
In recent times there has been an increase in reports of individuals suffering from stress at work, stress related absences/conditions and termination of employment on the ground of these factors. In assessing why there has been increase in the above number of incidents, it may largely be due to the stigma associated with psychiatric and […]
Presenteeism: Physical presence and psychological absence combined
There’s so much rich insight coming out of the academic sector that HR professionals need to know. At Academics’ Corner we feature the best HR researchers that tell you what they’ve found and what you need to do differently on the back of the research. Get connected to the academic sector through Academics’ Corner and […]
Netflix goes unlimited on parental leave
With last week’s announcement, Netflix reasserted itself at the cutting edge of workplace practices and policies, alongside a band of innovative US tech companies like Google, Twitter and Facebook. What did Netflix do? It announced unlimited paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Compared to some European countries, granted, that doesn’t seem all that […]
Why did Ruby Wax promote silence on mental health?
Comedian Ruby Wax has become a leading voice on mental health issues in the UK, a high-profile campaigner who’s just been offered a new post as visiting professor for mental health nursing at the University of Surrey. So when she advises employees to never tell their boss about a mental health problem, people are going […]