New online learning tool from HSE to help businesses tackle stress
The Health & Safety Executive’s (HSE) Working Minds campaign has released what it calls a ‘much-needed’ new online learning tool, designed to help employers and employees prevent work-related stress. Businesses are encouraged to sign-up for the free-to-use tool to understand what they need to do to comply with the law. provides the simple and effective […]
Training & Development Summit: registration now open for June’s event!
Registration is now open for the annual Training & Development Summit, taking place on the 17th and 18th June 2024 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow. This two-day event allows you to explore the latest insights and solutions within the industry to help you prepare for every eventuality. Your free pass includes; – A corporate “speed-dating” itinerary of […]
Dealing with long-term absences: Supporting your workforce
Long-term absence due to sickness is at a record high in the UK. From April to June of 2023, nearly half a million people took leave from work because of a long-term illness, adding to the 2.5 million people already absent long-term. Recent figures reveal that over 185 million sick days were taken in 2022, […]
Five benefits of professional development for business leaders
In today’s dynamic and ever-shifting business landscape, the role of the leader has become more complex than ever before. As industries evolve and transform at an unprecedented rate, leaders are faced with new challenges and opportunities that demand continuous growth and learning. Professional development plays a fundamental role in equipping leaders with the knowledge, skills, […]
Games industry launches ‘Empower Up’ EDI platform
Specialist games recruitment agency Amiqus and industry body Ukie’s #RaiseTheGame initiative have launched Empower Up, which is described as a comprehensive platform to equip games companies of all sizes with the knowledge, frameworks, guidance and resources they need to establish, improve or grow their Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) policies, practices and processes. Empower Up […]
SUCCESSION PLANNING MONTH: Building resilience into your organisation
Recent shifts in approach to succession planning reflect a deeper understanding of its importance in organisational resilience and growth. In the UK, where businesses face a rapidly evolving economic landscape, these trends have significantly influenced HR operations. One of the key trends in succession planning is the broadening of its scope. Traditionally focused on top […]
We have Employee Wellbeing covered in the HR Summits Recommended Supplier Directory
Looking for a new Employee Wellbeing partner? The HR Summits Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help make your project a reality! Put simply, there’s something to suit every requirement. Start Your Search Now Are you an HR solutions provider? Get listed! The HR Summits Recommended Supplier Directory is the […]
Just 31% of employees are engaged and energised by their work, new data indicates
Less than one-third of employees report they are engaged, enthusiastic and energised by their work, according to a wide-ranging survey conducted by Gartner. A June 2023 Gartner survey of nearly 3,500 employees found that those who report being energised and excited about their work are 31% more likely to stay at their organisation, 31% more […]
Will these technologies be the next big thing in HR?
The Human Resources (HR) sector stands on the cusp of a technological revolution. As we advance through the next five years, a confluence of emerging technologies is poised to transform HR from a primarily administrative department into a strategic powerhouse. Below, we explore the technologies that are set to reshape the HR landscape in the […]
Everything you need know about… Succession Planning
Succession planning is a strategic process for identifying and developing new leaders who can replace incumbents when they leave, retire, or in thankfully rare cases, are no longer able to work. In dynamic business environments, it is critical for HR managers to ensure there’s a continuous pipeline of capable individuals ready to step up. Here […]
