Strategic HR

Workplaces still hamper productivity

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

Four ways to keep retention and recruitment your top priority

It's time to be thinking about how to make the most of the opportunity to hire new talent, and retain existing staff

Legal-ease: Reducing the cost of mental health absence

How employers can reduce the cost of mental health absence and help their employees

CEOs prioritising corporate social responsibility

Millennials were found to be particularly drawn to firms with robust CSR strategies

Embarrassment stops staff exercising in the working day

?Low self-esteem and embarrassment around poor fitness are stopping UK employees exercising with workmates

Case study: Engagement on a budget

Level 3 Communications created a place where people stay and get involved, without breaking the bank

One in five wouldn't hire the wrong cultural fit

Employers see a candidate’s cultural fit as very important, but experts warn this mustn't turn into bias

Point scoring at work

Points-based recognition is an effective way for businesses to engage employees and encourage positive behaviours

Employees tempted to leave by shorter commutes

More than 60% would leave their employer for a shorter (33%) or less frequent (32%) commute

Businesses still don't understand apprenticeship levy

Employers feel more must be done to engage them with the levy

HR lessons from the military

The Armed Forces struggles with many of the same people issues as more conventional organisations

Leadership in uncertain times

We’re living in a time of political, social and economic upheaval. What do leaders need to provide?