Beckett Frith

Distractions and boredom in the workplace

The average worker was distracted every 35 minutes at work, according to research

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Employers don't understand what benefits workers want

18% of employees are dissatisfied with their package, and 50% think the offering isn't tailored to them

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UK tenth most capable of dealing with change

The UK placed ahead of global leaders such as the US (12th), Hong Kong (13th), and France (20th)

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Focus on gender diversity seen as a barrier to ethnic diversity

Full inclusion of BAME people in the workforce could add £24 billion per year to the UK economy

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Workers don't feel employers are keeping them safe

Workers with dangerous jobs are concerned their employers are not worried about their safety

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Employers should treat agency staff like employees

REC chief executive Kevin Green said some employers are already adopting this approach

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Help staff overcome negative emotions

Negative emotions can have a detrimental effect on performance

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44% have left a job because of a bad boss

The adage that people leave managers, not companies, seems to be based in truth

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Roffey Park research competition winners announced

The winners of the HR magazine and Roffey Park research competition have been announced

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33% have little to no pensions knowledge

However, more than half (54%) say a pension is the most important workplace benefit

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Leaders want development that aligns with business goals

Executive education and leadership development seem to be taking a backseat to other issues in the minds of senior leaders

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Business community reacts to Taylor Review

The review's recommendations include the right to request a direct employment contract, reduced tribunal fees and a ‘dependent contractor’ category of worker

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