Asking employees to 'spy' on each other

Employers can ask employees to report colleagues for infractions but they should consider the negative implications

Brexit affecting managers' psychological wellbeing

Managers say the decision to leave the EU is affecting their morale, psychological wellbeing and working hours

Short breaks boost productivity

Cary Cooper of Manchester Business School suggests banning internal emails could improve productivity

Industrial strategy "inadequate"

The industrial strategy whitepaper published yesterday, outlines plans for ‘sector deals’ to boost productivity

Budget 2017: Retraining scheme to build skills for future

“We need to help people to retrain during their working lives,” said chancellor Philip Hammond

Autumn Budget 2017: What can HR expect?

What can business and the HR community expect when it comes to skills, the gig economy, pensions and pay caps?

How to maintain productivity on Black Friday

There are ways to ensure minimal working time is lost and employees are aware of their obligations

A quarter say they are unproductive at work

Poor technology was found to be a key factor in undermining employees' productivity

Supporting employees going through divorce

In the UK 42% of marriages end in divorce, and HR has a key role to play in helping staff cope

Small incremental benefits boost productivity

Like marginal gains in competitive sport, small incremental benefits affect individuals by making their work quicker and smoother

HR's key role in enlightened office design

HR magazine and Landid's roundtable on the workspace of tomorrow explored how HR can positively influence facilities management decisions

Workplaces still hamper productivity

Noise, lack of privacy and space are some of the factors causing the greatest dissatisfaction among office workers