Are these the top strategic imperatives for HR technology in 2023?
The three most important HR technologies this year are skills management, learning experience platforms and internal talent marketplaces. That’s according to a survey of 138 HR leaders by analysts at Gartner. “With a tumultuous global economy, HR technology leaders face a balancing act in 2023,” said Sam Grinter, director in the Gartner HR practice. “Leaders […]
Gender wellbeing issues are challenging DE&I progress in UK organisations
Key imbalances between genders at work in the UK, if left unchecked, will challenge employers’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) progress, according to a survey of more than 8,500 employees to determine Britain’s Healthiest Workplace. Analysis of new employee data from Vitality, in collaboration with Aon, shows gender imbalances in employee wellbeing across all groups […]
‘Less than half of employees performing at their best’
Only 41% of employees are currently ‘performing optimally’ – characterised as consistently giving their best work in a way they are confident they can sustain over the next year. That’s according to research from Gartner which says that, post-pandemic, work has become “unbounded,” with fewer constraints on when, where and how it must be done. […]
‘Battle for talent intensifying’ due to widening skills gap
51% of UK recruiters claim that finding candidates with the necessary skills is the most significant challenge they will face in the next three years. That’s according to Monster’s Recruitment Survival Guide 2023, which highlights that the UK’s battle for talent is intensifying, while the skills gap widens. Despite concerns about a possible recession, the […]
Employees benefit from £2.21bn total group risk payouts in 2022
Industry data compiled by Group Risk Development (GRiD) shows that employees and their dependants have benefitted from £2.21bn in claims paid by group risk providers. Group risk benefits: employer-sponsored life assurance, income protection and critical illness, are some of the most popular benefits offered to staff, and they have been well utilised throughout 2022. Not […]
Retaining talent in a fluid job market
Whilst it dramatically altered every aspect of life in the short-term, one of the long-term changes brought about by the pandemic is employees’ willingness to change jobs. The last few years have seen many UK workers decide to move on from their current occupation, moving to similar roles with more benefits, or taking a chance […]
HR qualifications ‘not essential’ when hiring HR adviser roles
HR qualifications are not a requirement when it comes to hiring for an HR adviser role, according to 73% HR Shared Services (HRSS) leaders in some of the largest global organisations. In fact, 25% have looked beyond the standard HR pool in the past 12 months when sourcing new talent, with over half of new […]
Nearly one in five employers offer no health & wellbeing support to prevent ill health
Although many employers are embracing the benefits of offering employees preventative health and wellbeing support, there is still work to be done, with 18% of employers not offering any support for prevention. That’s according to research results revealed by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk industry, which asked employers what health and wellbeing support […]
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For many organisations digital learning content, resources and courses has been a critical pillar of corporate learning for the last two decades or more. For others, large and small they are only embracing digital learning approaches for the first time today. We’ve partnered with Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR Industry Analyst to enable us all […]
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Sage surveyed 2000+ c-suite and HR leaders from around the world to find out how the role of HR is changing, what the future looks like, their current and future challenges, and how HR technology plays a strategic role for current and future success. HR in the moment research report series: Key findings HR: ‘We […]