Lloyds banks to downsize, introduces ‘micro-branches’
High street bank Lloyds has announced plans to downsize hundreds of its branches across the UK, in some cases operating with only two members of staff. The new ‘micro-branches’ will contain self-service machines allowing customers to pay-in cash and cheques directly, while abandoning counters for computers completely. Customers who would like to mortgage advisors will […]
CAF: £1bn donated over 30 years through UK payroll giving scheme
Analysis carried out by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has revealed that generous employees have donated more than £1.3 billion to charity direct from their pay through the UK’s first and largest payroll giving scheme. 220,000+ people throughout the UK regularly make donations to charity through CAF ‘Give As You Earn’, which was launched by […]
Meet the solution providers you need at the Training & Development Summit
The next Training & Development Summit takes place on May 22nd & 23rd 2017 at the Whittlebury Hall Hotel, bringing industry professionals like yourself together with the training providers you need. The concept of the event is simple: We create an itinerary of meetings for you with solution providers that match your strategic needs for 2017/18 […]
FORUM INSIGHT: Your checklist for taking a stand at an expo
Attending an exhibition in order to find new sales leads and create new business relationships can be a complicated process. It’s not an insignificant cost, so here’s a handy guide to ensure you get good value for money… Book your stand Well, obviously. But you need to consider the size of your stand – you […]
GUEST BLOG: The reputational risk of a hostile environment
By Mark Andrews, RightCheck Businesses can find themselves in the front line of a hostile environment when dealing with identity fraud and imposters. With recent reports showing that identity fraud has now hit record levels, HR teams need to consider how their organisation may be at risk. When explaining why identity fraud has reached such […]
Registration open for the Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum
Providing you with one day of face-to-face meetings with suppliers, plus an insightful and inspirational seminar programme, the Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum is FREE for you to attend – and registration is now open. It is your opportunity to source new product and solutions suppliers and network with peers, and has a proven track […]
Letter writing – Is it time to reignite a lost art?
With some 41 States in the US saying that cursive writing need no longer be taught in schools, is this the death knell of a method of communication that has changed the world? Write a letter to someone today, says Forum Events Director Paul Rowney… Imagine what history would be like if the likes of […]
Rise of workplace drinking taking its toll on UK staff
A report has been published detailing the drinking habits of the UK’s workforce, revealing that a ‘quick drink during work’ might not be such a good thing after all. The report, commissioned by Canada Life Group, provides statistics that show that drinking culture within the workplace is on the rise, with 33% of UK employees […]
Workplace worries the main cause of sleepless nights
A poll conducted by safety barrier manufacturer A-SAFE across various industry sectors has found that over half of UK workers suffer sleepless nights as a direct result of worries in the workplace. 58% of British workers lose sleep through issues at work, with 23 per cent regularly losing sleep and 35 per cent experiencing occasional sleep loss. Over […]
Sickness or injury accounts for 137.3m UK working days lost
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that an estimated 137.3 million working days in the UK were lost due to sickness or injury in 2016. According to its Sickness Absence in the Labour Market 2016 report, coughs and colds were the most common reason for taking sick days at work, accounting for over 34 […]