UK workers ‘not given the flexibility and support they need’
A third of UK workers believe they are not given the flexibility and support they need to do their job properly, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by MHR. The survey of 1174 UK employees, which questioned their true thoughts about their employers and company culture, found that 32% of employees don’t receive the option […]
Do you specialise in Employee Communications solutions? We want to hear from you!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re be shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in November we’ll be focussing on Employee Communications. 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 supplier of Employee […]
Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum – Here’s what you’re missing…
This is your last chance to register for the Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum! We have just a handful of FREE VIP places remaining! It takes place on November 5that the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted. Don’t miss out! Register your place today! You’ll be able to meet with innovative and budget-saving suppliers based on […]
GUEST BLOG: How to improve your employee screening
By Experian When we consider employee screening, many of us may think about simple background checks such as following up on employee references – but is this enough? There are still many companies who don’t carry out any background checks during the recruitment process. This can lead to costly bad hires and internal fraud, which […]
‘Youth-driven revolution’ to counter discrimination at work
More than a quarter of British workers say they have experienced discrimination in the workplace, research has revealed. The study found prejudice towards gender, race and age is still commonplace in UK businesses, but a youth-driven revolution could be underway to counter it. Generation Z (under 25s) are twice as likely to believe employers should […]
GUEST BLOG: Supporting employees with musculoskeletal disorders
Musculoskeletal conditions present problems for a person’s joints, muscles, and bones. Such conditions also cover back pain and rarer autoimmune diseases. But the disorders cause problems for many adults, such as those living with knee joint pain, so it’s important for employers to be able to support their employees. It is also prudent for employers […]
Baroness Ros Altmann to Chair pensionsync
Baroness Ros Altmann has become the Chairperson of pensionsync – a ‘hidden gem’ pensions fintech firm. In a statement from pensionsync Ros Altmann said: “I am delighted to announce my appointment as Chair of award-winning fintech specialist pensionsync – a leading edge business with the potential to revolutionise auto-enrolment pensions administration and reduce costs. Launched in […]
Don’t miss out on the Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum
Would you like to join 60 other senior benefits & rewards professionals this November? You are invited to attend Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum for FREE as a VIP guest. It all takes place on November 5th 2018 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted – Register your free VIP place here. You’ll be matched for series […]
GUEST BLOG: Is HR Dead? Why old HR doesn’t work and how to change it before it is dead in the water
By Glenn G Jones, GGJ Global Consulting Limited Note: This article is drawn from the book Human Resources Changes the World by Glenn G Jones. As someone who is passionate about HR (and I really do mean that) and because of my research on where HR is today and what it needs to do in the future, […]
GUEST BLOG: Top trends in wellbeing to boost innovation
By Kevin O’Neill, Head of Workplace Health, Barnett Waddingham Wellbeing seems to be the topic du jour these days. But increasingly I question, what does the term actually mean, are providers being truly innovative and are many employers still paying lip service to the concept? Arguably, underlying the concept of wellbeing is the need to provide an […]