Faking company values to ‘fit in’ is detrimental to your career
New research from the Desaultels Faculty of Management at McGill University has revealed that employees who pretend to share similar values and views as colleagues in order to ‘fit in’ damage their personal well-being and ability to engage with work. Associate Professor Patricia Hewlin found that in order for employees to survive at work, they […]
Network your way to success at the Manchester HR Summit
Register now for the Manchester HR Summit and – as well as meeting innovative and budget-saving new suppliers – you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with the cream of the UK’s HR community. This one-day event takes place on February 8th 2018 at the Hilton Deansgate, Manchester. As a VIP guest, you will be presented with […]
GUEST BLOG: Is it time to transform your fleet into electric vehicles?
A surge in the popularity of electric vehicles has led to many business owners and HR/benefits departments questioning if they need to rethink their fleet. According to Nextgreencar.com, the number of new registrations of electric vehicles has risen from 3,500 in 2013 to 85,000 by the end of 2016, proving the electric vehicle market is […]
60% of Brits spend the work-at-home day in their pyjamas
A new survey has found that nearly half of Brits (40%) spend their remote working hours doing personal tasks. And when they are doing the job in hand, 60% do so in their pyjamas. A recent study finds that the number of people working from home has increased by a fifth in 10 years1 and home […]
Executive careers could be slowed down by GDPR
Senior executives are jeopardising their future career prospects due to a widespread lack of awareness surrounding new data privacy legislation. That’s according to new global research, which reveals that if professionals fail to facilitate their data being stored by search firms, they stand to miss out on crucial career moves and significant salary uplifts when […]
Brit workers keep mental health issues from colleagues
New research has found that millions of British workers don’t discuss mental health issues with colleagues for fear of jeopardising their career. Researchers uncovered the statistic following a study carried out among 2,000 employees, which showed 38 per cent wouldn’t feel safe being open about their mental health at work. The study revealed around one […]
Three quarters of interviewers check candidates’ social media
New research from UK recruitment company Totaljobs has revealed that three-quarters of interviewers will check candidate’s social media as part of their interview preparation. However, this is not aligned with the expectations of candidates, as only a third (36%) expect their social media to be screened, meaning many could be caught short online. Totaljobs surveyed […]
‘Flexible working hours and an understanding boss’
That’s what ‘back to work’ mothers are looking for in a job, according to a survey by online training specialist New Skills Academy. Salary and benefits remain important, according to the report, but mothers returning to work after having children are looking for jobs that suit their busy lives as parents. The survey showed that […]
Flexible working affects mums’ career progression
A survey of over 2,300 working mothers has found that nearly half of those polled believe that flexible working has affected their career progression. The research also reveals that mums feel flexible working is vital for them to manage work and family life. In fact 60% of those who work flexibly would like more flexibility, […]
Workers in the City have a 40% increased risk of depression than those outside
According the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health, city dwellers have a 40% risk of depression compared to those based outside the City. And rankings from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) show that Britain is one of the most depressed countries in Europe, with 34% of British workers suffering from anxiety, […]
