Majority of workers want health & safety reform
New research published has found that more than nine in ten workers believe that the main piece of UK Health & Safety legislation should be overhauled, fifty years after it was first introduced. The figure calling for an overhaul rises to 97% amongst managerial staff, with the need for a ‘greater focus on mental health […]
Absence Management Trends in Modern Workplaces
Employee absence is a reality for any business. However, managing it effectively can be a complex task. Thankfully, innovative absence management solutions and related services are emerging to streamline the process, improve employee wellbeing, and ultimately reduce unscheduled leave. These absence management trends are helping HR teams take a more proactive, data-driven approach to supporting employees while […]
Mitigating workplace risks arising from the use of AI
A new poll by WorkNest, has found that whilst only a small percentage (12%) of health and safety professionals are currently using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support health, safety and compliance efforts in their organisation, more than one third (34%) say that they would like to utilise the burgeoning technology. With a growing appetite to use […]
Quiet Quitting: The rise of a subtle resignation trend in modern workplaces
With the latest State of the Global Workforce 2024 report from Gallup highlighting that a whopping 90% of the UK workforce feel disengaged at work and are “quiet quitting,” we spoke to leading employment lawyers Daniela Korn and Praveen Bhatia of media law firm Tan Ward, to take a closer look at this growing trend and its impact on businesses… In recent years, a […]
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT MONTH: Engaged Employees, Engaged Business – Here’s how to pick the best partners
HR managers understand the crucial role employee engagement plays in driving productivity, reducing turnover, and fostering a positive work environment. However, finding the right partner to support your employee engagement initiatives can be challenging. Here are our top tips to help senior HR managers source trusted employee engagement partners… 1. Define Your Engagement Goals and […]
Join Meta, Vodafone and Metlife at the HR Summit this October
Have you secured your free place to the HR Summit? This must-attend event offers invaluable benefits for key HR professionals, as is attended by leading professionals from the UK’s biggest organisations. Taking place on the 2nd of October at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, this free event offers a unique opportunity to source the solutions you […]
If you specialise in Absence Management solutions we want to hear from you!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in July we’ll be focussing on Absence 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 Absence Management […]
Cut Time-to-Skill by 37%: Adaptive Learning with Rise Up
In today’s dynamic world, traditional learning methods no longer suffice. Closing skills gaps and solving learner engagement is demanding a personalised approach, with L&D catered to the individual’s requirements. But who has the time for that? Ready to Achieve Unprecedented Learning Personalisation at Scale? Recreating the One-to-One Experience in Just Minutes! Watch on-demand to see how […]
Employee Engagement Strategies for Modern Workplaces
Employee engagement has moved far beyond a workplace buzzword and is now a core priority for effective HR strategies. As organisations face changing employee expectations, skills shortages, and evolving ways of working, practical employee engagement strategies are essential for improving retention, wellbeing, and performance. Modern employers are moving away from surface-level perks and focusing instead on creating […]
L&D in the Age of AI: Six ways assessments help make L&D future-proofed
How do you make learning and development future-proofed in the new AI landscape? 1. Use assessments to support micro-learning or micro-credentialing A large, monolithic learning course is time-consuming to adjust, and it’s typically not future-proofed. A good approach in the face of an uncertain future is to break down learning into individual reusable and updateable […]