How the pandemic accelerated HR digital transformation plans
The pandemic sped up the adoption of HR digital technologies by several years. Organisations that had invested in robust HR technology pre-pandemic hit the ground running, but for other organisations, it exposed significant gaps in their HR data and technology infrastructure. These businesses needed to re-examine their HR systems and processes. Many had systems in […]
How to attract and retain Generation Z
By Each Person Have you ever wondered who Generation Z are? What are effective methods to attract and retain your youngest employees? Look no further as we suggest strategies that you could adopt in your workplace so that they remain loyal to you! If you aren’t familiar with the term “Generation Z”, they are people […]
Natural HR: How HR tech can unlock the true value of HR leadership
The challenges facing HR right now; remote working, the ‘Great Resignation,’ and trying to find talent in a highly competitive job market are, amongst others, all contributing to the need for high performing HR software. With high performing software, comes the ability to be truly data driven. Data is key to HR success. Tracking HR metrics such […]
Hiring seasonal staff? They need Right to Work Checks too. Yes, even Santa
It may only be September, but many people are already eagerly anticipating Christmas. Retailers and other organisations who see a major uptick in business at Christmas are looking to recruit seasonal workers to take them through the festive period. Checking a candidate’s right to work in the UK is mandatory for all employees – seasonal […]
Holiday Pay: How the Supreme Court’s recent verdict made monumental changes
By Sarah Bunker, Senior Solicitor at esphr The Supreme Court’s long-awaited ruling in the Harpur Trust v Brazel case involving holiday pay has recently been made public. Whilst the ruling is clear, the implications are not. There is no guidance from the courts on calculating holiday pay for permanent employees who only work part of […]
CASE STUDY: How Lowell digitised its employee benefits with 4me
Lowell, one of Europe’s largest credit management and litigation firms, recognised they needed a new approach to employee benefits in order to attract and keep talented people in a highly competitive market. They partnered with Barnett Waddingham to discover the solutions they needed, all while staying within the existing budget. The challenge Following an employee […]
5 Minutes With… Ellen Bly, Head of People Operations at Busy Bees
We took five minutes with Busy Bees’ Head of People Operations, Ellen Bly (pictured, above), to discuss the important topics in HR and People teams across the UK today… Hi Ellen, tell us about yourself? I joined Busy Bees a few months ago as Head of People Operations. My priority is to make Busy Bees […]
Webinar: Employee Well-being, The Nordic Way
Thursday, September 15 from 9:30am (GMT) Secrets from the happiest countries in the world… There is just something different about Scandinavian countries. No, we are not talking about the high cost of living or the non-stop sunlight during summer, but we are referring to their ability to excel in offering a great work-life balance compared […]
How HRs can show effective leadership
There is a strong link between leadership and HR. Effective HR policies, strategies, and practices are due to good leadership, and much of good leadership will depend on good HR practices. Here’s how HR can demonstrate effective leadership… Build Employee Satisfaction through Values HR can effectively demonstrate leadership by building employee satisfaction through values. The […]
The importance of childcare solutions in a hybrid world
More than 80% of firms in the UK have now adopted hybrid working [1], with 77% of UK employees desiring a mix of face-to-face and remote working [2]. The new hybrid working world may seem more appealing to working parents, but it does raise questions; Are parents that are working from home able to focus […]
