World of Learning Conference: Use of social media as a training tool sparks off lively debate

Industry leaders remain in disagreement over the use of social media for staff learning and development.

HR managers are adopting imaginative ways of communicating with staff to improve motivation

In response to concerns about staff motivation, HR managers are using a mixture of methods to communicate with employees to try to maintain and improve engagement, new research reveals.

Businesses are making more use of online portals to communicate benefits information

A growing number of businesses are now applying technology to communicate benefits via an on-line portal, to administer salary sacrifice and broader flexible benefit arrangements.

Why Crowne Plaza is turfing its meetings rooms for business guests

Crowne Plaza is laying fresh green grass in conference rooms at a number of its hotels across the UK and Ireland, to encourage creativity among staff.

Research shows employers' awareness of the need to provide more generic financial education for staff

Employers admit they need to raise the bar when it comes to financial education, according to new research.

Sharing examples of best practice and learning from local healthcare successes is the way to improve NHS

NHS staff have been urged to improve the service of the organisation by sharing examples of good practice.

How to educate employees on the need to plan for their financial future

Supporting employees to look after their financial affairs is a growing theme for many employers, and the issue is coming more into focus in the current economic climate.

Be prepared to disclose electronic data in bullying and harassment disputes

By now it would be hoped that most employers are up to speed with their legal obligations in tackling stress and harassment in the workplace - that they as a minimum have specific policies in place...

The workplace is a seething hotbed of promotion envy

A survey of more than 1,300 employees finds the office is dog-eat-dog after 34%, of employees in small businesses said that they would purposely sabotage a colleague's chances of a promotion, rising...

Ashridge report highlights organisational failings in leadership development and internal comms

New research published by Ashridge Business School shows organisations are failing to provide effective leadership development, internal communications and virtual working practices.

How local authorities can create leaner organisations

While the challenges facing the economy are well-known, recent unemployment figures from the Office for National Statistics remind us of the stark reality of recession. The number of unemployed people...

Body language can speak louder than words about what you are thinking or feeling

Consider the scenario. There have been rumours, gossip and innuendo - whispered conversations around the coffee machine and huddled meetings out on the emergency stairs - flying around the office all...