Is the 'big stay' over?

As the economy begins to recover, we asked HR leaders whether the 'big stay' – a time when employee turnover and vacancies decreased – is really over.

Job descriptions are holding your organisation back

Traditional job descriptions have become relics in a world that demands agility, creativity, and resilience. These fixed documents, often seen as necessary evils, stifle innovation and personal...

How can HR drive authentic engagement?

A shift from productivity-driven approaches to authentic engagement is gaining momentum. But how can HR leaders effectively champion this transition?

Employees being more demanding is positive, managers say

A quarter (25%) of UK managers reported that their team members have become more demanding in the past year, a survey has revealed. But 87% of managers said it has improved employee engagement and...

Full annual leave unclaimed by 65% of employees

Two thirds (65%) of workers do not use their full annual leave allowance, research by Breathe, a HR platform for SMEs, has found.

Olympics inspires employee productivity boost

Nearly two thirds (61%) of employees reported that the 2024 summer Olympics has inspired them to deliver more creative and innovative work, research by project management platform monday.com found. 

Five practical steps to empower deskless workers

Deskless workers comprise 80% of the global workforce. These workers are relied upon in a multitude of ways across our international economies, yet they are often overlooked in favour of their...

Hot Topic: Where does HR draw the line on cronyism?

Nepotism and cronyism is widely frowned upon. But there is no legal obligation to prevent it and, according to April 2023 research, workers often get their job through a personal connection.

Police officer found guilty of work avoidance tactics

A Leicestershire police officer was found to have committed gross misconduct after an investigation revealed that he was using work avoidance tactics while working from home.

Positive feedback goes beyond the ‘like’ button

Business leaders must prioritise providing meaningful, rather than mindless, feedback.

For real ESG change, we must empower employees

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities become increasingly important, leaders must create ESG champions in their organisations.

HR Most Influential Podcast 3.5: Taking the pulse

Tiger de Souza, suicide prevention charity Samaritans' executive director of people and culture, joins the podcast to discuss how HR can consciously, intentionally build communication with its...