Operational Efficiency

Half of UK workers plan to ask for a pay rise

Forty-nine per cent of UK workers intend to ask their boss for a pay rise in the next 12 months, according to research from Robert Half UK

Exploring the right to be accompanied in disciplinary or grievance hearings

While Acas guidance sets out the rules, there are some aspects where a more relaxed approach is best practice

Health and wellbeing still not high enough priority

Research shows that not enough employers are providing health and wellbeing programmes, despite 77% recognising the importance of mental wellbeing

Case study: Creating a tech talent pipeline at Capgemini

How the tech-focused consultancy and services firm continues to bring in the best talent against the backdrop of a growing technology skills shortage in the UK

EHRC urges employers to crack down on harassment post #MeToo

Tougher action is required if harassment is to be stamped out of the workplace, according to guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

Business travel workers need greater protection

While HR can't predict every risk, extensive research and communication with expats will help mitigate most problems

Real wage growth forecasted to dip

UK workers are reportedly due an average pay rise of 3% in 2020, but higher than expected inflation will mean a real-terms increase of just 1%

The need for HR expertise at start-ups

What is the appeal to HRDs of joining investor-backed start-up ventures and what should they look out for?

Three steps to improve happiness and productivity

Happiness and productivity influence each other, and can be easily boosted by training our brains to see risk and uncertainty differently

Technology's workforce engagement potential remains untapped

Three-quarters (76%) of HR professionals still use annual employee surveys to measure workforce engagement, according to real-time audience engagement app Vevox

Health and wellbeing investments made in manufacturing industry

The manufacturing industry is investing in workforce health and wellbeing, with 90% of companies reporting productivity boosts as a result

Tackling diversity, in broadcasting and beyond

Channel 4’s CEO highlighted the challenges broadcasters and other organisations face in achieving diversity