Guest Blog, Lee Biggins: Why all employers should execute a perks and benefits strategy…
In today’s economic climate, it’s imperative to understand what candidates want from the world of work. From clear routes of in-house progression and strong job titles, many are searching for roles with strict criteria in mind, and will not settle for a position unless it fits the bill entirely. One major factor when it comes […]
Industry Spotlight, IFS: Lack of pay progression for mothers behind gender pay gap…
A new report conducted by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has indicated that the potential reason for female workers earning anything up to 33 per cent less than their male counterparts could be down to the transition into motherhood. Researchers found the wage gap to be smaller between female and male workers pre-motherhood, with the average calculated at 10-15 per cent; however, a substantial difference between […]
Forum Insight: 5 reasons to make the most out of business networking…
Here at Forum Events, our vast experience of synchronising business has taught us that networking is a highly beneficial method for expanding your knowledge, to become inspired by the success of your peers and to discuss innovative product offerings to potential new clients. That’s why we’ve decided to detail the 5 key assets of business networking to advance your chances of increasing business, as well as raising your industry profile and building […]
Unhygienic and unsafe workplaces considerable factor to employee ill health…
After careful examination of UK offices, factories, warehouses, shops and building sites, the personal injury specialist firm, Hayward Baker, has uncovered the disturbing statistic that 69 per cent of workers have branded their workplaces as a health hazard; with half going as far as to say they have caught an illness from an unhygienic environment, and 20 per cent having sought hospital care. A major […]
UK workers ‘unwilling to compromise’ in their search for the perfect job…
Research conducted by the UK’s leading independent employment website, CV-Library, has found that 79.2 per cent of UK workers are not willing to compromise on certain areas when looking for a job; with 18.2 per cent revealing that a lower salary position would put them off a role entirely. The survey, which collected responses from […]
Are shift workers more prone to contracting infections?
According to a study developed by the Wellcome Trust, shift-pattern workers may be more prone to contracting infections and chronic diseases due to body clock disruptions. Researchers found that employees are more receptive to catching illnesses at certain periods of a typical day, and that the body clocks greatly affects the ability of viruses replicating […]
Female managers awarded fewer promotions than male counterparts…
The latest National Management Survey compiled by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and XpertHR has suggested that 40 per cent of male employees are more likely to be promoted to executive and management positions; with 14 per cent awarded senior positions last year, compared to only 10 per cent of women. Furthermore, in regards to […]
