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Largest UK Public Sector Trial of Four-Day Week Sees Huge Benefits | The Guardian
In the largest public sector trial of the four-day week in Britain, fewer refuse collectors quit and there were faster planning decisions, more rapid benefits processing and quicker call answering,…
HR in Crisis!?
With the scope of HR continuing to grow, the profession is witnessing an increasing number of HR teams that are struggling to meet this increasing demand. In a recent LinkedIn…
What We’re Reading: Reset by Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
Change continues to be a prominent theme in the working world – so much so that employers are having to address the rising tide of change fatigue amongst their employees…
What Employers Need to Know About Supporting Bereaved Parents
Supporting an employee through grief is always difficult; we all grieve differently. But it can feel particularly daunting to support the aching grief of a recently bereaved parent. It’s important…
Supporting Employees with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is caused by experiencing very stressful, frightening or distressing events. Most of us will experience at least one trauma in…
HR Tech Startups: Innovations and Disruptions in the HR Industry
The HR industry is experiencing a profound transformation driven by innovative tech startups. These companies are redefining how organisations manage talent, from recruitment and onboarding to employee engagement and performance…
How Coaching can Create Learning and Development Opportunities for Midlife Workers
There’s often a misconception that older workers are ‘set in their ways’ and less adaptable to change – and yet, research shows that around 30% of people who are 55…
What Can Employers Learn from the ‘Quiet Vacationing’ Phenomenon?
According to The Harris Poll’s Out of Office Culture Report, 37% of millennial workers have admitted to ‘quiet vacationing’ – that is, taking time off without telling their managers under…
National Elections: How to Mitigate Employee Friction
Election fever is currently a global phenomenon. European and Indian elections have already taken place – with UK, French, and US Presidential elections now in full cry. And at a…
What We’re Reading: Breaking the Rainbow Ceiling by Layla McCay
There was no better time then Pride Month to grab a copy of Layla McCay’s brand new book, Breaking the Rainbow Ceiling: How LGBTQ+ People Can Thrive and Succeed at…
How to Ensure Your LGBTQ+ Inclusion Efforts Don’t Become ‘Pinkwashing’
As Pride Month begins, so does the influx of rainbow logos, Pride-themed merchandise, and many a parade. However, for employers, it’s important to not fall into the trap of ‘pinkwashing’…
Why Mandated RTO Could Lead to Massive Executive Departures | HR Executive
A third of executives say they would leave their organization if it requires employees to return to the office, compounding HR’s challenge of retaining a strong leadership team, according to a…
