ABSENCE MANAGEMENT MONTH: How you can collaborate with specialists to improve wellbeing & productivity the
All HR professionals recognise the importance of a healthy and engaged workforce. Absence management plays a crucial role in achieving this goal, and collaboration with Absence Management specialists can significantly improve its effectiveness. Here’s a guide for senior HR professionals navigating this partnership… Defining the Need: Selecting the Right Partner: Building a Strong Working Relationship: Optimizing the […]
Management disconnects with business leadership flagged as concern by 60% of those polled
Would it be a surprise if we told you research has revealed that 60% of managers believe that there is a growing disconnect between them and those leading the business? And according to Perkbox Vivup Group, which has conducted the research, this presents a challenge for business leaders, as they attempt to navigate an economy […]
Dangers using AI as part of HR function highlighted in new research
A new study has revealed how deeply ingrained stereotypes can be perpetuated by AI, impacting recruitment, pay equity, and career aspirations. Prompts for CEO’s, doctors, engineers, carpenters, electricians, manufacturing workers, and salespeople produced exclusively male results. Meanwhile, images of women were entirely generated when inputting the job titles of housekeeper, HR manager, marketing assistant, receptionist, […]
Occupational Health & Safety on your mind? Join Airbus, Mitie, the Science Museum and more in February
Have you secured your place to the Occupational Safety & Health Forum – a must-attend event for occupational health professionals and leading solution providers. Taking place on the 5th February, at the Hilton, London Canary Wharf, this free event provides an opportunity for you to source the solutions you need for your upcoming projects, via a series of 1-2-1 meetings with suppliers. Those already booked to attend […]
If you specialise in Benefits & Rewards 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 August we’ll be focussing on Benefits & Rewards. 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 Benefits […]
Driving for work policy gaps highlighted
Gaps in Driving for Work documentation where there is a legal requirement for fleets to have written policies in place are being highlighted by a new enhancement from FleetCheck. Where no document is registered by a user on the company’s fleet management software, it provides a prompt to visit the newly launched Driving for Better […]
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 MONTH: Clocking Out, Not Checking Out – Examining the latest trends in absence management
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 well-being, and ultimately reduce unscheduled leave. Let’s explore the latest trends shaping absence management and how HR teams can leverage these advancements… The Toolkit of the Modern HR […]
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 […]
