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, […]
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 […]