Multi Award Winning Learning & Development company “Genuine Agent of Change”

Training and Development company ABSTRACT scooped two industry awards in November recognising their innovative work in creating and delivering learning and development programmes in diversity and inclusion. Thought leaders ABSTRACT’s other areas of expertise are leadership development and decision-making programmes. Their career management development programme ACCELERATE won the Diversity Initiative of the Year at the […]
How to communicate employee benefits

By Damian Stancombe, Barnett Waddingham There are a number of curious terms and technical expressions that populate the world of employee benefits. Some, like ‘protection’ (insurance), can easily be deciphered. Others, like ‘wellbeing’ (with an emphasis on living a positive and a healthy life), are a bit more ethereal. This therefore creates a challenge for […]
Five ‘take homes’ from Social Pantry’s Employee Wellbeing Summit

Social Pantry recently hosted an Employee Wellbeing Summit to educate employers on how to reduce staff turnover and promote a happy workplace to increase productivity. The event was a chance for HR professionals and business leaders to hear from speakers at the forefront of employee wellness including; Alex Head – Founder and CEO of Social Pantry […]
Probationary periods – Your HR questions answered

By XpertHR Ensuring a probationary period is well-managed is essential to onboarding staff who will bring success to your organisation. It’s therefore vital that you’re sure of actions that can and can’t be taken during this time. Download our free guide for the answers to questions such as: Can certain rights or entitlements be held from new employees until the […]
Your personalised schedule at the Training & Development Summit

The Training & Development Summit is a highly-focused two-day event that will help underpin your L&D strategy for 2020 and beyond. It takes place on May 18th & 19th at Whittlebury Park, Northamptonshire and is entirely FREE for you to attend. Simply register your VIP place here. This will be your schedule: Monday May 18th […]
Is pay king when it comes to talent management?

By Paydata At Paydata we have tracked steady levels of pay increases since the recession, just keeping pace with inflation and rising to the highest average of three per cent pay increases last year. However, money in itself is not a motivator to guarantee happiness at work. Reward encompasses everything an employee derives from work […]
High-Performing Teams – Are they a utopia?

By the Leadership Psychology Institute To how many of the following statements, is your answer YES without the slightest hesitation? During team meetings, the most important and difficult issues are put on the table to be resolved. Team members quickly and genuinely apologise to one another when they say or do something inappropriate or possibly […]
Venues of Excellence onstage with Unique Venues Birmingham – Thursday 12th March 2020

Venues of Excellence is the UK’s leading collection of exceptional venues delivering excellence in conferences, training and events. With over 50 venues, we cover a geographic footprint from the south coast of England to Scotland with collectively, over 3500 bedrooms and 900 meeting rooms. The consortium is made up of a diverse collection of venues […]
Coronavirus – The implications for HR

With the first cases of the Coronavirus now confirmed in the UK, it’s time to start considering what you can do as an employer to protect your business and its workforce. Access the answers to these FAQs for guidance on the employers’ rights and responsibilities in relation to the coronavirus. Access up-to-date practical guidance on protecting your […]
London HR Summit – Everything you need to know

Are you free on September 23rd and would like to join us at the London HR Summit? This is a bespoke and highly-targeted one-day event created specifically for senior HR professionals like you. It is entirely FREE for you to attend. Simply register your place here. When: 23 September Where: Radisson Blu, London Stansted Format: […]