Skills ‘biggest workplace issue in 2019’
Half of workers (53%) believe that getting the right people with the right skills will be the biggest issue faced by their workplace in the year ahead. Acas commissioned YouGov to find out what UK employees identified as the most important workplace issues in 2019. The other two top issues identified were technological change (36%) and […]
GUEST BLOG: Essential steps to counter workplace stress
Stress is an emotion which is all too prevalent in the workplace. A common perception is that these sorts of feelings can serve as an internal motivation tool to strive towards success – however without even realising it, these feelings can quickly become all-consuming. Once an individual has fallen victim to workplace stress, these feelings […]
More businesses ‘focussing on engaging diverse talent’
A survey of 1,500 UK-based hiring managers has found that employers are taking active steps to improve candidate and staff engagement with individuals from specific groups in an effort to overcome ongoing skills shortages. The survey, commissioned by Guidant Global, also found that 18% of respondents said they are focusing on emerging talent to boost […]
Manchester HR Summit – Last chance to RSVP
This unique event is entirely FREE for you to attend and takes place on February 14th at the Hilton Deansgate in Manchester. Simply reserve your place here. The Manchester HR Summit will enable you to: Source new, innovative and budget-saving suppliers Attend inspirational seminar sessions – with speakers including Love Island’s Dr Alex George! Network with […]
Majority of UK workers aren’t paid overtime
Startling figures have revealed that more than half (51%) of UK workers who work additional hours outside their contract do not get paid overtime by their employer. The research, carried out by job search engine platform Jobrapido found that 80% of the UK workers that do not get paid overtime admitted “it is just part […]
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Higher-earning jobs push employment rate to joint record high
There are now 32.48 million people in work in the UK, more than ever before, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The unemployment rate is at a near record 40 year low at 4.1%, while the employment rate at a joint-record of 75.7%. The figures also show real wages are up […]
Flexible workers ‘boast increased productivity’
A recent study by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has found that staff who are offered an option of flexible working produce increased levels of productivity and take less leave. 1,500 workers who set their own working hours or location were compared to 500 employees in a full time traditional working environment. Flexible workers […]
GUEST BLOG: AI and automation – The benefits for business and industry
By Stacey McIntosh, Sage Stacey McIntosh is the editor-in-chief of Sage Advice UK. He has more than 15 years of editorial, PR and social media experience and has worked across print and online for national newspapers, magazines, PR and marketing agencies including Metro, GQ, Men’s Fitness, International Business Times UK and Cool Blue… On 4 […]
Love Island’s Dr Alex George to speak at Manchester HR Summit
Secure a date with Love Island’s Dr Alex George on Valentine’s Day, courtesy of the Manchester HR Summit. Dr Alex will be hosting a Q&A session discussing his experience working in a high-pressured A&E environment, how to manage stress, mental health and other issues that can affect employees. His talk will form part of the […]
