HR which maintains trust with employees more likely to succeed in pandemic recession
Companies with comprehensive human resource management (HRM) practices and union relationships are more likely to survive a deep recession, say researchers.
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How digital tools can support employee mental health post lockdown
As workplaces adjust to the impacts of COVID-19, concerns are growing over employee mental health. Digital health provider BioBeats shares its insights into new solutions that are transforming the workplace wellbeing market.
How SMEs are recovering from coronavirus
Regular training, a long-term vision and openness to innovation have been found to be three of the most important factors in top performing UK SMEs, presenting others with the opportunity to reinforce their approach to a post-pandemic recovery.
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Pushing for progress: the workplace's role in political and social movements, part two
With workforces becoming increasingly active in political and social movements, what are the benefits and potential pitfalls HR should look out for?
Remote working boom could see power-shift towards employees
The lockdown has been a major test for managers and leaders. Many businesses have had to tackle tough economic conditions, with demand for their goods and services evaporating overnight.
Inflexible work forcing fathers to take sick days for childcare
One in five fathers have faked illness at work to manage childcare duties, according to meeting provider PowWowNow.
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Pushing for progress: the workplace's role in political and social movements
With workforces becoming increasingly active in political and social movements, what are the benefits and potential pitfalls HR should look out for?
What are your employment rights in quarantine if you can’t work from home?
On 25 July 2020, the UK government announced the removal of Spain from its travel corridor exemption list, giving most holiday-makers just hours to try to get an immediate flight home or otherwise face a 14-day quarantine period following their return or risk a £1000 fine.
FTSE 100 companies fail to address executive pay disparity despite pandemic cuts
The CIPD and the High Pay Centre have called for the reformation of FTSE 100 remuneration committees (RemCos) following the results of their latest executive pay report.
HR and L&D leaders call for more engagement in social policy
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies are becoming more important to HR leaders.
The return to work: managing the fallout from furlough
Owing to the pandemic, an estimated 7.5 million UK jobs were put on furlough between 20 April and 10 May 2020. With that figure coming close to almost a quarter of the British population, the government has already started to lift the restrictions which were first imposed at the end of March
