How to be a good business leader post-lockdown
By Dr Lynda Shaw, Neuroscientist, Business Psychologist and Change Specialist Previous to COVID-19, good business leaders were perhaps associated with being transformational visionaries, workforce-centred role models with strong and extensive business experience and passion for what they did. Post lockdown we may well be looking for something else in our business leaders including empathy for […]
RISING VIBE WEBINAR: Covid19 as a catalyst for cultural change
Covid-19 has changed everything. We’ve had to adapt and fast. To new working environments. New systems. New technologies. To the ‘new normal’. Over the last few months businesses have had to navigate some monumental changes. But recently, things seem to be settling. As the lockdown eases, the focus has shifted from how we continue to […]
Mind over matter: How Thames Water prioritises mental health at work
By Gympass Exercise is proven to have a positive impact on depression and anxiety, relieve stress and boost overall mood. Before the Covid-19 lockdown, Occupational Health and HR managers up and down the country were prioritising mental health awareness. And within a few weeks of lockdown starting, it was clear that managing employee mental wellbeing […]
Attend the Training & Development Summit in person or virtually
Now more than ever, it is key to collate a list of new innovative and cost effective suppliers for future business relationships, so that you are prepared for every eventuality. Our hybrid Training & Development Summit gives you 1-2-1 access to suppliers and their solutions, via a bespoke itinerary based on who you would like to meet and those that match […]
New virtual format for Forum’s networking & meet-the-buyer events
Forum Events and Media Group, organiser of face-to-face meetings-based events like the London & Manchester HR Summits, Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum and the Training & Development Summit, is launching a series of new Virtual Forums. For over 20 years Forum has been bringing together procurement decision-makers with suppliers for pre-arranged meetings and networking at […]
PA Life LIVE: Can you help PAs and office managers with their post-lockdown business reboots?
While many have been furloughed during the lockdown, PA Life research has revealed that over 89% of Executive and Personal Assistants are still working. Many have picked up responsibilities in various areas, including HR and IT Security management. As well as helping their leadership teams prepare employee benefit and reward procedures for staff before offices […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: MHR International Group
MHR International Group is a global software and consultancy company specialising in HR, payroll, employee engagement, analytics and artificial intelligence services. We are an independently owned company headquartered in the UK but with operations across the world. Established in 1984 we now employ more than 700 people globally and have been developing and implementing our […]
5 Minutes With… Peter Meyler, Barnett Waddingham
In the latest instalment of our HR executive interview series, we spoke to Peter Meyler, Head of HR Analytics and Consulting at Barnett Waddingham, about his company, industry opportunities, the challenges posed by COVID-19 and expectations for the year ahead… Tell us about your company, products and services. Barnett Waddingham is one of the UK’s […]
Encouraging balance during the remote working revolution
By Megan Barbier, VP of Human Resources, Wrike Employees around the world have quickly discovered the benefits and challenges that come with working from home. While many are making the most of their new flexible and virtual work environments, others are struggling to find the right balance between personal and professional. Regardless of whether or not […]
Gig economy set to grow, but employers should be wary of HR ‘blind spots’
Twenty-six per cent of European HR directors believe their workforces will have 51-75% of gig workers in five years’ time, while 18% of UK HRDs believe 75% or more of their workforce will be made up of contractors in the same period. That’s according to the Gig Economy: Financial Security or Greater Control report from AON, which […]