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TOP 20 FACTORS WHICH DRIVE PRODUCTIVITY

ArticleEmployees, Employment, Financial, Remote working, Workplace

TOP 20 FACTORS WHICH DRIVE PRODUCTIVITY Pay may have the biggest influence on an employee’s productivity but it is not the only motivator at work, according to new research. HR and payroll software provider Ciphr surveyed 265 UK-based CEOs and senior managers about what motivates their workforces to be more productive. The study revealed that the majority...

Managing and supporting employees experiencing domestic abuse

GuideDomestic Abuse, Employees, Wellbeing

7 reasons employers should address domestic violence

ArticleDomestic Abuse, Employees, Wellbeing

7 reasons employers should address domestic violence Employers face numerous human resource concerns, with limited time and money. Often a decision to focus on a specific problem is not made until the problem becomes significant and costly. Historically, problems with a social stigma are less likely to receive attention, as both employers and employees may...

Domestic abuse: a toolkit for employers

ToolkitDomestic Abuse, Employees, Wellbeing

What can HR teams do to help retain younger workers?

ArticleAge, Employees, Flexible working

What can HR teams do to help retain younger workers? A recent study by YouGov and Applaud has found that nearly three-quarters (72%) of businesses are at risk of losing young workers as a result of below-par workplace experiences. According to the data, only 28% of UK businesses are equipped to attract young workers and accommodate their...

Businesses overlooking one in five ‘sandwich’ carers, poll finds

ArticleCaring, Employees, Health, Mental Health, Wellbeing

Businesses overlooking one in five 'sandwich’ carers, poll finds Employers need to provide better support to avoid losing staff, experts say, as a third of dual carers say responsibilities impact their mental health One in five ‘sandwich’ carers, who have responsibilities for both children and elderly parents or relatives, do not receive enough support from...

NEURODIVERSE EMPLOYEES BRING UNIQUE SKILLS TO THEIR ROLES

ArticleDiversity, Employees, Neurodiversity

NEURODIVERSE EMPLOYEES BRING UNIQUE SKILLS TO THEIR ROLES Neurodiverse employees bring unique skills to their role, according to new research by Bupa UK. These skills involve problem solving, spotting trends, creativity, and data analysis. Head of Mental Wellbeing at Bupa, Naomi Humber, says “[w]hilst neurodiverse individuals may face challenges at work – for example, difficulty concentrating or adapting...

FEATURED: Supporting employees with epilepsy at work

VideoDisability, Employees, Reasonable Adjustments

Two in five working parents planning to move jobs in 2022, poll reveals

ArticleCaring, Employees, Flexible working

Two in five working parents planning to move jobs in 2022, poll reveals Research finds many workers with caring responsibilities are aiming to change role despite being happy with their current employer Nearly two in five working parents have said they hope to change job this year, including many who report being satisfied with their...

Employees uncomfortable discussing personal issues with line managers, poll finds

ArticleEmployees, Health, Leadership, Mental Health, Stress

Employees uncomfortable discussing personal issues with line managers, poll finds Just two in five employees feel comfortable discussing their mental health with their line manager, new data has revealed, leading to calls from experts for employers to review their training practices. The poll of more than 2,000 UK employees who had been working from home...

Three ways neuroscience can improve your performance

ArticleEmployees, Neuroscience, Workplace

Three ways neuroscience can improve your performance Understanding the brain helps both HR professionals and employees, says Gill McKay, as she looks at its impact on everyday working life Neuroscience is fashionable, no doubt about it. But as fashion fades to make room for the next style, neuroscience is here to stay. As an emerging...

Practical jokes in the workplace are no laughing matter

ArticleBullying and Harassment, Employees, Inclusion, Workplace

Practical jokes in the workplace are no laughing matter It is important for the workplace to be a safe and inclusive environment. Playing pranks on colleagues who are already highly stressed will undoubtedly lead to workplace grievances and litigation. The employment tribunal case of Hurley v East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides a useful reminder...

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