Jo Gallacher
Keeping employees safe online during lockdown
On the 16 March the government lockdown came into action. I know, it feels as if we’ve aged 200 years.
Top tips for HR to keep remote workers safe online
Throughout COVID-19 one aspect which has made things undoubtedly easier is technology.
Lack of training could be making businesses vulnerable to cyber crime
UK employees are not being appropriately trained to deal with cyber security threats and leave their workplaces in danger.
Working parents under pressure as lockdown eases
Working parents will struggle to return to employment this month following the government announcement that schools are not likely to re-open until September.
London hospitals develop cloud platform to fill staffing shortages
London hospitals are using a centralised online staffing platform to fill urgent vacancies on the COVID-19 frontline.
Leaders are failing to communicate with employees during coronavirus
Nearly half of employees say communication is the area their leadership most needs to improve during the coronavirus pandemic
A third of employers do not provide financial support if staff are diagnosed with a serious illness such as cancer
?According to research from industry body Group Risk Development (GRiD), 9% of UK businesses said that providing financial support is not their responsibility
Mental health named most common reason for employees to lie about sick days
New research by Aetna found a third (35.8%) of employees in the UK, the U.S., Singapore and the UAE admitted to having lied about sick days
UK HR directors predict large rise in gig working
A new report by AON, Gig Economy: Financial Security of Greater Control, found 18% of HRDs believed 75% or more of their workforce will be made up of contractors by 2025.
Chancellor details plans to end furlough scheme
Employers will be asked to pay National Insurance and employer pension contributions for furloughed workers from August, chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced.
Youth organisations demand the creation of a civic army to provide jobs for young people
Government should introduce a ‘civic army’ of 75,000 young people to provide jobs and help communities as the UK economy springs back into action following COVID-19.
Let's show our emotions
It truly is a wild time. Wherever your emotions currently are between ‘I’ve got this, I will overcome’ to ‘I’ve just stared out of the window for 10 minutes thinking about absolute nonsense’- that’s...