EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT MONTH: It means so much more than job satisfaction
HR approaches to employee engagement in UK workplaces is unrecognisable from even a decade ago Amidst a rapidly changing hybrid work environment, technological advancements, and shifting employee expectations post-COVID, HR professionals have been compelled to rethink and revitalise their engagement strategies. This article examines the key developments that have shaped employee engagement today, based on […]
Should we invest in something that can drive employee engagement?
Employee engagement has been a thing since the first employees were hired by the first employer. It is not new and organisations that intend to have engaged people do not need to create anything new to make it happen. All that’s new about it is the size of the data stack that helps us understand […]
5 Minutes With… David Collington, Partner and Head of Benefit Consulting at Barnett Waddingham
In the latest instalment of our HR industry executive interview series, we spoke to David Collington (pictured, above), Partner and Head of Benefit Consulting at Barnett Waddingham, about the increasing focus we’re seeing on the physical and mental wellbeing of employees, the importance of taking a holistic approach to both, and how AI will become […]
SUCCESSION PLANNING MONTH: How to choose right partner for your project
Succession planning, a strategic process of identifying and developing new leaders to replace old ones when they leave, retire, or are unable to continue, is critical for the continuity and stability of any organisation. For Human Resource (HR) Managers, selecting the right partners and solutions for succession planning is a task that requires careful deliberation. […]
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 […]