Guest Blog, Clare Stephenson: The importance of UK PLC committing to gender equality…
Businesses across the globe are operating in an increasingly more competitive environment. Against a backdrop of ongoing economic uncertainty, increased competition, tough growth conditions and compressed margins, firms are working harder than ever before to succeed. A key focus for sustained growth is to ensure employers attract and retain the dynamic, fresh talent of tomorrow […]
Hotelopia: “Employees are no longer looking for just a salary – they want a unique package”…
Hotelopia isn’t just about accommodation – they provide a full range of travel services from transfers, sightseeing tours, activities and car hire to customers and workplaces in more than 185 countries worldwide. Here, we talk with Jon French, head of B2B2C Solutions, to discuss the company’s unique position in the employee benefits market, why employers […]
Looking for a new HR event to attend? You need the Manchester HR Summit…
With the next Manchester HR Summit taking place on February 9 at The Midland, we thought we’d give you a few reasons to book your place at the event nice and early. Put simply, if you’re looking for a new and informative HR focused industry event, you’ve found it. First and foremost, the Manchester HR […]
Females ‘working below their potential’ after returning from career breaks….
Two-thirds of professional females are working fewer hours than they prefer and entering lower-paid or lower-skilled roles once returning to work after a career break, according to new research. Published by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in partnership with the 30% Club and Women Returners, researchers found that, out of the estimated 427,000 females currently on a career […]
Research uncovers public attitudes to learning disability employment…
Mencap has discovered that more than half (52 per cent) of the public say they would prefer to work for a company that employs people with a learning disability. Launched to coincide with the Learning Disability Work Experience Week — created in partnership with Inclusive Employers – the charity’s new research consisting of 2,095 ‘online panelists’ found 62 per cent of the public said they have never worked […]
Tribunal fees ‘pricing out’ the number of claims made…
Figures released this month by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have shown the number of UK workers challenging unfair treatment or discrimination in the workplace has fallen by 9,000 a month. Analysis found that in the year 2012-13, before tribunal fees of £1,200 per claim were introduced, an average of 16,000 people per month took a claim against their employer. However, the figure had dropped to […]
Domestic & General introduces reward and recognition initiative…
An employee reward and recognition has been launched by the appliance care provider, Domestic & General to motivate all employees in the run up to Christmas. Set to run until January, the ‘People First During Peak’ initiative aims to provide support by offering incentives such as pay-day socials, discounted cinema tickets and a range activities […]
Guest Blog, Helen van Eeden: Diversity – not what it used to be…
Diversity isn’t what it used to be. Nowadays we’re not just talking race, age or gender. When building a ‘diverse’ pool of employees, things like cultural background, past experience, personality type and working style need to be considered too. In this era of cultural interconnectivity, it’s no wonder that we’re now seeing a shift towards […]
Forum Insight: Customer engagement methods to maintain strong relationships…
Now more than ever, customer communication methods are becoming varied and diverse. Trade exhibitions, social media platforms, focus groups and surveys, personalised email campaigns – the list is endless. But which methods will prove to be the most effective for your business? Before investing too much time and effort into just one, think carefully about […]
Hotelopia: Providing customised solutions and a wide range of travel service discounts…
Hotelopia is an online travel agency specialising in the creation of customised websites for companies worldwide. It is part of the Hotelbeds Group, a privately owned global provider of travel services. Hotelopia White Label solutions enable companies, organisations and institutions to offer incentives as a benefit or reward to their employees or members, thereby adding […]
