The importance of childcare solutions in a hybrid world
More than 80% of firms in the UK have now adopted hybrid working [1], with 77% of UK employees desiring a mix of face-to-face and remote working [2]. The new hybrid working world may seem more appealing to working parents, but it does raise questions; Are parents that are working from home able to focus […]
Presenteeism: An underlying mental health issue to workplace problems
By Rob Evans, Senior HR Consultant at WorkNest According to a recent WorkNest poll, most (92.8%) employers are aware of their responsibilities concerning mental health and wellbeing. However, when WorkNest questioned HR professionals and employers about employee wellbeing training, almost one in eight (79%) admitted to not providing line managers with training to support employees […]
3 skills HR managers should be developing
HR management requires a wide and varied skill set. Not only do you need industry-specific know-how regarding recruitment, payroll and policy, but you also need to be an accomplished leader, communicator and people manager. When so many different skills can be useful, trying to decide where to focus your personal development efforts can be difficult. […]
5 Minutes With… TrustID CEO Tony Machin
In the latest instalment of our HR industry executive interview series we spoke to TrustID CEO Tony Machin about his company, the challenges of staying on top of compliance while recruiting effectively, the consolidation of HR technologies to create greater operational efficiencies and the future for digital identities… Tell us about your company, products and services. […]
Do you specialise in Employee Benefits & Rewards? We want to hear from you!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in August we’ll be focussing on Employee Benefits & Rewards solutions. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help HR industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re an Employee […]
