Employees unclear about workplace benefits

People are far more likely to apply for jobs where the employee benefits are made clear, research has shown

A third think work is making them fat

Sitting at a desk all day, not finding enough time for exercise, and colleagues bringing in unhealthy snacks were all cited as factors

Workspace design: Building the revolution

HR has the opportunity to influence workplace design, and consequently how workers feel and behave, our roundtable debate explored

Half face ethical dilemmas at work

Junior managers particularly report discomfort with being asked to make unethical decisions or with witnessing poor treatment of colleagues

The HRD's Christmas survival guide

You're making a list, checking it twice. Just in case you missed something here's everything you need to consider

Competitive HR practices: Good incentive or a poisoned chalice?

A competitive corporate culture can easily become highly toxic and produce a climate of distrust

Only 20% measure ROI of benefits

Only 20% of organisations measure benefit scheme ROI, according to Aon Employee Benefits?

20-year-olds most demotivated workers

For all age groups the biggest motivator at work is flexible working

Lack of employer trust affecting staff morale

Employees don't feel they are trusted with the autonomy to manage where and when they work

Why recognition should sit with engagement

Sitting recognition with the engagement team ensures that schemes are truly embedded and align with wider engagement plans

The great Millennials myth: The secret to motivating young people

Generational difference models aim to predict overriding characteristics, but lack evidence and lead to poor decision-making

What we learned at the HR Directors Summit 2017

A roundup of some of the most inspirational lessons from the speakers at the 2017 HRD Summit in Birmingham