Government dress code guidance dismissed as ‘Janet and John’
The Government today issued guidance for employers on how they can ensure dress codes are not discriminatory. They do not...
Five principles of high-performing teams
In a volatile environment, organisations need teams that are engaged, productive and know what they’re working towards. How can we...
World Cup 2018: Six goals for employers
The 2018 World Cup in Russia sees 32 nations taking part in 63 matches from Thursday 14 June until Sunday...
Get radical with engagement surveys to reap business benefits
Traditional engagement surveys can give employers insight into workforce motivation, but do they provide a true picture of how employees...
Agency workers
Labour enforcement body calls for crackdown on worker exploitation
The Director for Labour Market Enforcement has called for higher financial penalties for employers who exploit workers and flout employment...
What are the legal rights of agency workers?
“Presenteeism” has more than tripled since 2010, says the CIPD, hitting a record high.
Fifth of employers uncertain about permanent hiring plans
Economic uncertainty continues to affect hiring decisions, with almost one-fifth (18%) of employers unsure whether they need to increase their...
Absence
World Cup 2018: Six goals for employers
The 2018 World Cup in Russia sees 32 nations taking part in 63 matches from Thursday 14 June until Sunday...
Technology to drive gig-style working for Tesco staff
Tesco is implementing new technology that could see its employees working with levels of flexibility more associated with gig economy...
Toolkit aims to help employers tackle sleep deprivation
Business in the Community and Public Health England have launched a toolkit to help employers reduce the risk of sleep...
Performance management
Five principles of high-performing teams
In a volatile environment, organisations need teams that are engaged, productive and know what they’re working towards. How can we...
Can we change workplace behaviour in just 21 days?
Encouraging employees to adapt their behaviour so they can progress professionally is a sensitive, challenging task. Dan Hughes from emotional...
Poor management major driver in job dissatisfaction, survey finds
Almost half of UK workers (47%) are looking to change jobs in 2018, Investors in People’s annual Job Exodus survey...
Relationships at work
How workplace mediation reduced conflict and stress during Barts hospital merger
Workplace mediation can prevent conflict at work leading to disciplinary problems or sickness absence, but awareness is low in many...
Why employers should address loneliness in the workplace
With many employees feeling socially isolated at work, there are many ways employers can help prevent loneliness in the workplace,...
Reputational damage: six preventative measures for employers
How can employers ensure reputational damage is kept to a minimum?
Work-life balance
How having a dog-friendly office can help your business get ahead
PROMOTED CONTENT | Looking to retain and attract the best young talent? A dog could be the answer. No, really – 42% of...
Technology to drive gig-style working for Tesco staff
Tesco is implementing new technology that could see its employees working with levels of flexibility more associated with gig economy...
Parents reveal struggle to balance work and home life
Almost one in five (18%) working parents have deliberately slowed down their career progression as they have struggled to balance...
Workforce planning
Technology to drive gig-style working for Tesco staff
Tesco is implementing new technology that could see its employees working with levels of flexibility more associated with gig economy...
Why robots should ‘report to’ HR
As artificial intelligence in the workplace evolves, shouldn't HR be taking more responsibility for developments?
How will millennial managers shape the future?
Millennial employees now dominate the workforce, and it won’t be long before they’re running those same organisations. So what can...
