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, […]
New book addresses conflict in the workplace
A new book has been published that explains how casting aside conventional grievance and dispute policies and making a move towards more constructive, collaborative and compassionate approaches to managing conflict can yield better results. Managing Conflict: A Practical Guide to Resolution in the Workplace (Kogan Page), suggests we need nothing short of a ‘resolution revolution’. […]
Register today for 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 attend our insightful and inspiring seminar sessions. All for free. This one-day event takes place on February 8th 2018 at the Hilton Deansgate, Manchester. As our VIP guest, you will be […]
Secure your VIP place at the Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum
Time is running out for you to secure your VIP delegate place at the Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum, which takes place on November 6th at the Hilton London Canary Wharf. This unique one-day event will help you connect with innovative new suppliers, learn from industry thought-leaders during seminar sessions and network with your peers. It’s entirely […]
GUEST BLOG: How damaging is business downtime?
Unfortunately, software and technologies can unexpectedly fail in a business and this can disturb the work flow and the amount of revenue that can be made. Given our growing technological dependence, one minor misconfiguration or full-scale system failure can lead to significantly reduced productivity — or worse still, complete business shutdown. Of course, preventing this […]
Almost 600,000 UK adults earn less than minimum wage
A study by the Low Pay Commission (LPC) has revealed that 580,000 British workers are probably paid less than the legal wage rate, with one in five low-paid workers receiving less than they are entitled to. Women employed in part-time roles are the biggest losers when it comes to being paid fairly, with the LPC […]
Bring on the robots, say British office workers
The majority of British office workers believe that the rise in workplace automation will allow us to work in new ways, and that it will give them the opportunity to learn new skills. Although Workfront’s annual State of Enterprise Work report reveals that 38% of workers fear the rise of robots, 84% agree that “the […]