Bek Frith

Embrace the absurd when innovating

Companies should also learn from failures and adapt to change to innovate most effectively

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Underperforming managers still given bonuses

The number of managers receiving bonuses has also increased over the past year, from 54% to 57%

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Businesses neglect cyber security

Just three in 10 (29%) firms have written cyber security policies

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Energy firms' gender diversity "not good enough"

The proportion of female board executives in key energy sectors hasn't changed since last year

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Pensions whistleblowing reports up by 29%

Data from the Pensions Regulator shows there were 2,545 whistleblowing reports in 2015/16

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Tackling panic disorders at work

Around 5% of those who suffer from panic attacks have felt disbelieved by family, friends or at work

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SMEs suffering 'brain drain'

Around 450,000 people employed at SMEs switched positions each year in the past five years

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UK job satisfaction at lowest level in two years

Reasons for this include poor performance management, lack of skills development and few progression opportunities

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Employees find work meetings pointless and stressful

Many workers admit to being bored or distracted during meetings, and let their attention wander

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Negative stereotypes of older workers persist

Some employees believe having older employees in the workplace creates more problems than benefits

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Skills shortages impede HR's progress

HRDs believe skills shortages are likely to hold their function back from adding value to their organisation, according to a DAC Beachcroft and HR magazine report

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Vote now for your 2016 HRD of the Year

HR magazine is delighted to present the 2016 shortlist for HR Director of the Year in this year's HR Excellence Awards

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