Richard Stuart-Turner
Remote working leading to 'hidden fractures' in the workforce
'Hidden fractures' caused by working from home are forming in the workforce and risk causing irreparable damage to cultures and productivity, according to new research from digital culture platform...
Workplace happiness ethnicity gap emerging
An ethnicity gap is emerging when it comes to workplace happiness, according to a new report from WorkL.
Prioritising staff wellbeing key to retaining talent
Putting staff wellbeing first is central to retaining and attracting employees as businesses emerge from disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report from Gallagher.
European employers expecting to shed staff as government support dries up
More than half (59%) of European employers are expecting to make staff redundant once government support comes to an end, according to new research from employment and labour law practice Littler.
Employers redesigning roles in response to pandemic
?Nearly a third of employers are currently redesigning job roles in response to the coronavirus pandemic as they look to build more agile, adaptable workforces moving forward, according to new...
UK workers want to volunteer but expect employer support
The increased sense of community created by the coronavirus pandemic has meant many of Britain's workers are keen to volunteer their professional skills to charities, but new research from business...
Coronavirus has affected female hiring and job confidence
?The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on the professional lives of women in the UK, according to new data from LinkedIn.
Pandemic has caused career crisis for parents and carers
Many employers may not be giving fair treatment to parents and carers whose work has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study by Karian and Box and the Global Institute for...
Chancellor says furlough has worked but Labour calls for successor scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has hailed the government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) a success but Labour has called for a successor to the scheme as well as a ban on “fire and re-hire” methods.
Recognition most effective way of re-engaging workforce
More recognition would be the most effective way to re-engage the workforce following the coronavirus pandemic according to a survey from engagement software provider Achievers.
Diversity and inclusion key to agility post-pandemic
Businesses are keen to increase their workforce agility in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the majority believe that increasing diversity and creating an inclusive culture is a key way to...
Majority of firms considering ‘meet-up’ spaces rather than full-time offices
More than three in four UK business managers feel that 'collaborative' workspaces will be most suitable for their organisation post-lockdown, according to new research.