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.

HR needs data and tech investment to improve employee benefits

HR teams are spending thousands on employee benefits but have no idea if they are being used, according to new research.

Day three of the CIPD Festival of Work

The CIPD’s Festival of Work has been a little different this year, swapping the Olympia in London for a virtual conference experience fit with exhibitors, speakers, and wellbeing facilities.

Which companies are going the extra mile for employees during coronavirus? Part one

We shine a light on the effort businesses have made, big and small, to support their staff and the community during the coronavirus pandemic.

Two in five UK companies change employee benefit programmes due to COVID-19

Two-fifths (42%) of companies have made or are planning to make changes to their employee benefit programmes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on working life.

Lack of recognition is biggest barrier to engagement for UK workers

A lack of employee recognition for their contributions is the single biggest factor for British people feeling disengaged at work, according to Achievers.

The HR challenges of combining three brands into one

Virgin Money’s group HRD had the tricky task of fusing three brands together to create a new type of bank. She has changed reward, performance management, engagement and more

Ensure a rewarding 2020

Let 2020 be the year you review and reinvent your pay framework to ensure it is aligned with your business’ direction and purpose

Two-fifths of customer service employees looking for new job

The new year is predicted to encourage nearly 40% of customer service workers to look for a new role

One common goal: HR at Everton Football Club

Everton is known for being a family club so HR was redesigned to help better reflect this stance among employees

CIPD annual conference round-up: Day two

What the HR magazine team learned on day two of the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition

Progress on gender pay gaps too slow

Recent ONS figures, this year's looming Equal Pay Day and high-profile equal pay disputes all highlight the urgent need to tackle ongoing gender pay and bonus gaps and unequal pay