Employee benefits should be 'reversed' in 2020

Emotional and health support in the workplace should come first, and financial support second

Behind the scenes of the festive season

Retailers face unique challenges over the Christmas period related to hiring and training seasonal workers, preparing for ‘the rush’ and raised consumer expectations

Webinar: Should recognition be a strategic activity?

Our latest webinar explored employee recognition and how to implement an effective strategy

Employee recognition strategies falling short

Speakers at an HR magazine and Achievers webinar discussed how sophisticated recognition strategies are today and how organisations can get this area right

How to lift your top team out of a work rut

Senior employees are often forgotten when it comes to disengagement, but it's vital any apathy is tackled before it spreads

How to develop a boomerang pipeline

A realisation that the grass is not always greener combined with an indication of commitment from the rehiring firm can result in increased loyalty

Art Markman: Understand cognitive science to work better

Neuroscience can help people better understand themselves and colleagues, according to academic and author Art Markman

What to do when you hit 'The Wall'

In a series of wellbeing columns Karen Beaven offers advice to others in HR

Scrapping bonuses: The legal lowdown

As economic and political uncertainty continues to grip the nation, some firms are considering making savings by scrapping or withholding bonuses

Purpose a double-edged sword for employers

AMBA's Careers and Talent Forum explored the importance of culture, onboarding, exit interviews and alumni networks in attracting top talent

Jobseekers prioritise progression and working conditions over pay

Almost half (45%) of companies mistakenly believe salaries drive employees to move jobs, rather than their working culture

Universal basic income around the world

How a universal basic income was piloted in Finland and Namibia