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Managers not trusted by employees

Workers were found to be disincentivised and reluctant to share their problems with their superiors

HRMI – Adrian Furnham and Stephen Pierce discuss future of HR

"The professional of the future will be very savvy with regards to technology," said Furnham

Men more likely to receive work training than women

Employers were also found to be more likely to sponsor the training of men

A quarter of employees would not miss work unless hospitalised

A “stiff upper lip” culture of presenteeism is having a negative impact on the British workforce

Financial services has worst mental health

More than a third of absences in the financial services sector have been due to mental ill health

Disabled people face barriers when job hunting

The survey of 4,000 people found that the barriers started early

Businesses must do more to support staff overseas

Finance, health and loneliness are just some of the issues causing concern to many expats around the world

Agile working improves productivity and recruitment

Businesses can see significant gains in recruitment and retention as well as productivity if they adopt agile working

Lack of clarity affecting SPL uptake

Complex legislation and lack of awareness is stopping parents from taking Shared Parental Leave

More support needed to manage retirement transition

Many approaching the end of their working days have made few financial or psychological preparations

Successful businesses provide a culture of belonging

Great leadership is about authenticity, trust and inclusion says Caffè Nero head of HR Shereen Daniels