Improving employee engagement through behavioural science
If employees aren’t engaging with your benefits, you’re not alone. Too often benefit selection is seen as an administrative task. Employers must move beyond simply administering benefits and create an engaging and emotive benefits experience to make employees feel valued. Digitising the user experience employees go through when navigating their benefits can not only help […]
CHANGE MANAGEMENT MONTH: How Human Resources is evolving to lead through disruption
Change is a continuous reality for organisations across the UK’s public and private sectors. Driven by rapid technological advancement, economic shifts, regulatory updates, and evolving workforce expectations, businesses must now treat change as a core capability rather than a temporary disruption. As a result, senior HR professionals attending the HR Summit are playing a central […]
Many companies failing employees when it comes to relocation
Many relocating employees feel they aren’t getting the right support – especially when it comes to cultural adaptation, language training, and family support – despite companies investing heavily in global mobility. This is according to Crown World Mobility’s latest report, The Changing Face of Relocation, which surveyed over 1,000 expats and 200 HR and mobility decision-makers to assess […]
This could be your itinerary at the HR Summit
The HR Summit brings together those working across the sector for a day of 1-2-1 meetings with leading suppliers and a series of educational seminars – And here’s what your bespoke day could look like… The Summit is an exclusive event designed to help you discover fresh strategies, connect with industry experts, and unlock new growth opportunities. […]
Impact Coaching: Developing emotional intelligence through interactions with horses
Are you looking for a way to develop the soft skills of your SLT, Team Leaders or those in your Talent Development pipeline? Could your organisation benefit from having leaders who are aware of the impact they have on others, and who are more empathetic towards team members, better communicators and able to build trust […]
Join Westfield Health’s free webinar during Mental Health Awareness Week
Did you know? Two-thirds of UK employees feel disconnected at work and almost a quarter of workers (23%) agreed that feeling lonely at work has affected their mental health*, impacting engagement, wellbeing and retention. This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May) theme is “Community”. Finding a sense of belonging in the workplace is vital […]
Benefits in Kind reporting guidance
From April 2026 all Benefits in Kind (BiKs) – except for employment-related loans and accommodation – will be mandated to be reported via payroll.1 This change is set to streamline the reporting process and enhance compliance for UK employers. Benefits in Kind refer to non-cash perks provided to employees, which can include a wide range of […]
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING MONTH: Evaluating the new generation of apps, platforms and AI coaches
Organisations are under increasing pressure to support employee wellbeing in ways that are flexible, scalable and personalised. In response, a new generation of digital mental health tools – including AI coaches, mental health apps, digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) programmes and biometric wearables – has emerged as a key part of the workplace wellbeing toolkit. These tools […]
May 2025 is Change Management Month on HR Briefing: Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in May we’ll be focussing on Change Management. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help HR industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a Change Management […]
Recruitment payroll teams losing 1.5 working days a week due to bad tech
A survey of UK temporary recruitment businesses has revealed that inefficient technology and processes are significantly impacting workforce productivity. Three-quarters (74%) of payroll professionals say at least 11 hours per week are wasted due to outdated technology and inefficient workflows. Commissioned by Finity, a leading back-office ecosystem for recruitment businesses, the survey underscores the urgent need for businesses […]
