Join the discussion at the London HR Summit
Join fellow senior HR professionals at the London HR Summit on September 25th to discover new solutions, be inspired by our insightful seminar sessions and network with your peers. It’s entirely FREE for you to attend and this one day out of the office could provide you with the tools to take your HR department to the next […]
FORUM INSIGHT: Housekeeping tips for your digital presence
Last week we took a look at how you can make your company blog work a little harder in terms of helping to grow your business. But sometimes it’s worth taking a step back to see if the fundamentals of your online presence are working as well as they should be. If you don’t have […]
Rise of the robots? We’d rather stick with humans…
Having the right people in place to ensure that technology is effectively implemented into business is crucial for success, a new survey has found. The research from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) supported by business consultancy Venquis found that technology-led change programmes are destined to fail without the appropriate specialists to lead and […]
Permanent vacancies resilient, contractor roles decreased
A new survey from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has found that professional recruitment firms reported overall vacancy numbers for permanent roles increased by 0.2% in March 2017, while demand for contractors decreased by 10% year-on-year. The research from APSCo, which focuses on professional recruitment, reveals variations between the trade association’s core sector […]
‘Invisible’ UK Boards must do more to engage with employees
Research has revealed that four in 10 employees cannot name a single member of their Board, as seven in 10 call for Board-level worker representation. The research, conducted by TLF Research for technology firm eShare, details a widespread lack of visibility and awareness of UK Boards amongst employees, with 39% of respondents unable to name […]
Mothers paid 3% less at work per child, according to French study
Research from the Université Paris-Saclay has revealed that mothers are paid 3 per cent less for every child that they have compared to female colleagues who do not have children, while fathers suffer no difference in pay at all. Sixteen years of data from organisations in the French private sector between 1995 and 2011 was analysed […]
Middle children ‘more likely to make management’ – Study
A new study has indicated that birth order significantly impacts whether a child is destined to be a CEO, artist or musician. The research, commissioned by Disney, shows firstborns are statistically more likely to become scientists, astronauts, rock musicians and reality TV stars. Middle children are more likely to succeed as politicians, CEOs, athletes or authors, and were […]
Research suggests employees deliberately avoid asking for help
New research from HEC Paris suggests that employees may avoid asking for help at work as they doubt that it will actually be effective. Professor Daniel Newark, and coauthors Vanessa Bohns and Francis Flynn, found that besides the costs – notably, the discomfort and stress – of requesting help, expectations about the outcome of the […]
What are your biggest frustrations? The Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum can help…
You are cordially invited to the Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum this November. It’s a unique opportunity for you to discuss your frustrations, challenges and more with both peers and solution providers. The Forum takes place on Monday November 6th at the Hilton London Canary Wharf Hotel, where you will be provided with a bespoke itinerary […]
FORUM INSIGHT: Make your company blog work harder
There’s no sadder sight than a neglected company blog. The chances are you’ve invested a fair bit of money in your website, which is probably the main channel through which to present your company to potential and existing customers outside of face-to-face meetings. And if that’s the case, you’ve probably spent a fair bit of […]
