Solving the employee equation
Barnett Waddingham recently revealed new research into ‘The Employee Equation’ – the balance all business leaders must strike between meeting the needs of their employees and achieving their business goals. In the below extract, Partner and Head of Platform and Benefits Julia Turney outlines ‘the new normal’ that is making this balancing act difficult… The […]
Flexible working measures: a necessary step in ensuring a diverse and productive workforce
The UK government recently set out new measures to promote flexible working. Employees may soon have the right to ask for part-time working hours or home working arrangements from the very first day of a new job. Sarah King, a Partner and specialist employment lawyer at Excello Law, explores the implications for employers… Currently, workers […]
Is hybrid working a risk to effective employee relations?
By Michael Campbell, Commercial Director, AdviserPlus The COVID-19 pandemic helped set the stage for a global work-from-home experiment. While the initial adjustment period of remote working was challenging, for the most part workers have now embraced more flexible working arrangements. As a result, there are increasing expectations for employers to consider adopting a hybrid working model, […]
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How to manage a hybrid team in 2021
By intelliHR Flexible work is no longer the ‘future of work’, it’s happening right now and the challenge for HR and leaders is to effectively manage newly hybrid teams. Here are three important considerations for managing teams with employees working in the office and remotely. Communicate frequently, openly and consistently Establish a communication rhythm and […]
How flexible working is changing where we work
Featuring Jenn Barnett, Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing, and Keely Woodley, Partner, at Grant Thornton UK At Grant Thornton, we’ve looked at the technological, cultural and socio-economic drivers that are shaping the future of work. The world of work is being rapidly transformed, driven by new technologies, workforce demographics and employee expectations. Traditional centralised workplaces are […]
Flexible workers ‘boast increased productivity’
A recent study by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has found that staff who are offered an option of flexible working produce increased levels of productivity and take less leave. 1,500 workers who set their own working hours or location were compared to 500 employees in a full time traditional working environment. Flexible workers […]
GUEST BLOG: Why operators should be open to using flexible staff
Could a flexible workforce be right for your business? There are five key benefits for you to consider, says Coople… Matching and optimising your staffing levels to the business you are experiencing can be a challenge, especially when you need to maintain high standards throughout the customer experience. A flexible, adaptable workforce provides a solution. […]
Flexible working creates agile workforce
Employees who promote a culture of flexibility are set to reap the benefits of a truly agile workforce, claims global talent and acquisition specialist Alexander Mann Solutions. The recommendation comes in response to data from Timewise which shows that only 10% of advertised roles with a salary of over £20,000 are available on a flexible […]
Flexible working affects mums’ career progression
A survey of over 2,300 working mothers has found that nearly half of those polled believe that flexible working has affected their career progression. The research also reveals that mums feel flexible working is vital for them to manage work and family life. In fact 60% of those who work flexibly would like more flexibility, […]
