Ministry of Sound launches ultra-cool London workspace
A new workspace in south London is aiming to raise the bar for office space that’s attractive to small creative...
Aldi and Lidl employees “coming home” if England make the final
Budget supermarkets Aldi and Lidl are hoping they haven’t scored an own goal by allowing employees to leave early this...
Why unbiased feedback is just an illusion
With pressure on HR and managers to reduce bias and increase objectivity and transparency, how achievable is this? Elva Ainsworth...
Employees taking less time off sick, yet costing employers more
Employees took less time off sick last year, yet the bill faced by employers for this absence still went up,...
Agency workers
Most employers back idea for stable contract requests
Two-thirds of employers back the introduction of a right for agency workers and zero-hours contract workers to request a stable...
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.
Absence
Aldi and Lidl employees “coming home” if England make the final
Budget supermarkets Aldi and Lidl are hoping they haven’t scored an own goal by allowing employees to leave early this...
Employees taking less time off sick, yet costing employers more
Employees took less time off sick last year, yet the bill faced by employers for this absence still went up,...
How to kick off the World Cup without an own goal
With four weeks of World Cup football matches about to kick off, what do employers need to be wary of,...
Performance management
Why unbiased feedback is just an illusion
With pressure on HR and managers to reduce bias and increase objectivity and transparency, how achievable is this? Elva Ainsworth...
Why the heatwave can be bad for productivity
The Met Office has warned that parts of Britain will be hotter than the Sahara this week. But how does...
How courageous conversations can resolve workplace conflicts
When I have a problem with a colleague, I know that the sensible thing to do is to get together as soon as possible and talk it through
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
TfL tops league table of best organisations in UK for work-life balance
London transport organisation TfL has a better “staff first” ethos than any other major business in the UK, according to...
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...
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...
