Higher-earning jobs push employment rate to joint record high
There are now 32.48 million people in work in the UK, more than ever before, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The unemployment rate is at a near record 40 year low at 4.1%, while the employment rate at a joint-record of 75.7%. The figures also show real wages are up […]
Failure to adopt digital workplace is stifling 75% of UK SMEs growth
Research has shown that three quarters of UK SMEs may be failing to embrace workplace technologies such as cloud, mobile working and BYOD, stifling their growth, productivity and employee engagement. Despite IT analyst Gartner forecasting that by 2022 cloud will make up almost a third of IT spending, the Missed Middle study commissioned by Crown […]
Gender pay gap figures highlight UK disparities
Research conducted by one of the UK’s largest accountants has revealed that men earn up to 30% more than women in the same roles. Hemel Hempstead-based SJD has analysed salaries of both male and females in a number of different sectors revealing some astonishing gender pay gaps. In the creative industry alone, statistics from the […]
The number one priority of successful businesses? Investment in employees
New research into global perceptions of work across 17 countries reveals that none rank a strong set of leaders as a top trait for business success. Instead of focusing on individual high-performers, the results showed that successful workplaces are those that focus on investment in employees, which was found to be the most important trait […]
Annual commuting time is up 18 hours, says TUC
Getting to and from work now takes 5 minutes longer than a decade ago, according to analysis published by the TUC to mark the annual Commute Smart Week organised by Work Wise UK. Rail commuters face the longest journeys, taking an average of 2 hours and 11 minutes every day – an increase of 4 […]
Global talent pool is shrinking, say business leaders
Nearly 70% of global business leaders believe the existing talent pool is shrinking while the competition for talent is increasing, while 54% say their company has more open positions than ever before. The data comes from Cielo’s Talent Acquisition 360, which found that the competition for talent is causing major shifts in corporate strategy, as well […]
2018 learning & development buying trends revealed
E-Learning, Coaching & Mentoring and Talent Management top the list of solutions the UK’s leading learning & development professionals are sourcing in 2018. The findings have been revealed in the lead up to the Training & Development Summit, which takes place on May 14th & 15th. Delegates registering to attend the event are asked which products […]
2018 Human Resources buying trends revealed
Employee Engagement, Benefits & Rewards and Employment Law top the list of products and services the UK’s leading HR professionals are sourcing in 2018. The findings have been revealed following the Manchester HR Summit, which took place last month Delegates registering to attend the event were asked which products and services they needed to invest in during 2018 and beyond. A significant 55.7% […]
Women less likely to be rewarded at work
New YouGov research studying work experiences between men and women has revealed that women are less likely to be rewarded or offered opportunities than men. Out of 17 workplace areas that were studied for the research, women are least likely to have experienced the opportunity to lead on a project, with 59% of men offered […]
Regional Pay Index 2018 – Are you paying enough for your region?
UK professionals now earn a basic annual salary of £30,006. But how do salaries in your region compare with those elsewhere in the country? Making informed decisions about your pay rate is crucial in ensuring you attract and retain employees in a certain location. Download XpertHR’s FREE Regional Pay Index to see how pay rates vary […]