Why SMART objective setting is not working
Managers have been advised to use SMART objective-setting at work for years. Although it’s an oft-used acronym we’ve lost sight...
Teams of teams: a new era for performance management
Most organisations recognise that measuring performance is essential for making decisions around reward and staffing. But how can they use...
Flexible working has plateaued, study finds
The number of people using flexible working arrangements has flatlined since 2010, despite the right to request flexibility being extended...
Six employment law decisions that will shape 2019
Which employment law decisions will shape 2019? We outline six of the most significant cases in the pipeline – from...
Agency workers
Agency workers earn £400 a year less than directly employed colleagues
Agency workers are subject to a “pay penalty” of 16p an hour if they are in the same job for...
Swedish derogation repeal likely in gig economy shake-up
Prime minister Theresa May is planning a series of measures to toughen workers’ rights, including the ending of the Swedish...
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...
Absence
Employers urged to sign charter on domestic violence
Employers are being encouraged to take a more supportive role on domestic violence.
The GMB union is asking employers to...
How digital trends are changing the role of HR (webinar)
ON DEMAND | Not a day goes by without a news story highlighting the impact of digital technology on people’s jobs, but how...
Sickness absence dropped to record low in 2017
The average number of sick days taken fell to an all-time low last year, as the CIPD warns “unhealthy” working...
Performance management
Why SMART objective setting is not working
Managers have been advised to use SMART objective-setting at work for years. Although it’s an oft-used acronym we’ve lost sight...
Teams of teams: a new era for performance management
Most organisations recognise that measuring performance is essential for making decisions around reward and staffing. But how can they use...
Performance management to fit the modern workplace: your questions answered
Following this month’s webinar on transforming your performance management, one of our speakers, Roly Walter, answers some questions from our...
Relationships at work
Why diversity isn’t the real key to innovation
While diversity is usually regarded as vital to a more innovative organisation, new ideas only come forward when employees feel...
Solicitor who endured ‘dreadful’ working conditions banned for dishonesty
A solicitor who misled a client about the progression of her case has been...
Generation Z want to work in a ‘fun’ environment
Two-thirds (65%) of Generation Z employees – those aged 18-24 – look for a “fun” working environment when assessing whether...
Work-life balance
Solicitor who endured ‘dreadful’ working conditions banned for dishonesty
A solicitor who misled a client about the progression of her case has been...
Stress causes loss of sleep for nearly half UK workforce
Work stress has led to nearly half of UK workers to look for a new job, according to new research...
Annual leave: Time to put a stop to ‘rest-shaming’
As many employers wind up their holiday allowances for the year, what message do you give out on taking leave?...
Workforce planning
City of London to boost allure for firms with large-scale green plan
Workers and companies in the City of London are to benefit from plans to improve office space flexibility, air quality...
Succession planning: driving success in gender diversity
Poor succession planning for leadership positions could be contributing to the limited progress in achieving gender balance. Brett Moffatt explains...
JLR week reduced as Mini plant schedules one-month post-Brexit closure
Around 1,000 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) manufacturing staff are to have their working week reduced from five days to three,...
