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We live in a rapidly changing world with increasingly blurred boundaries between work and home. Our working hours and where and how we work are increasingly fluid. While some welcome flexibility, for others it creates unease and uncertainty. In turn, the two opposing forces - flexibility and uncertainty - lead to ambiguity.
Working from home looks like it is here to stay. But with this change comes a new set of challenges which HR needs to address.
The financial case for prioritising employee wellbeing is now widely acknowledged. Roughly 70 million workdays were lost in 2019 due to mental health issues at a cost to employers of £2.4 billion, predicted the Mental Health Foundation – and that was before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Learn how to evolve beyond crisis management and drive transformation. Selenity’s latest webinar discusses the strategic methods to track and analyse employee relations, delving into root causes and how to use your HR data to elevate case management and support your business strategy.
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Keeping your employees fed - in the office, on the road or working from home - is about more than just their wellbeing as Michael Stewart, head of HR EMEA at Uber for Business explains
The coronavirus pandemic has shaken the world, changing every aspect of life as we knew it. From our family, social lives and travel dreams, to our homes and working arrangements, COVID-19 has turned the world on its head and left us with what we’re now referring to as our ‘new normal’.
As workplaces adjust to the impacts of COVID-19, concerns are growing over employee mental health. Digital health provider BioBeats shares its insights into new solutions that are transforming the workplace wellbeing market.
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The CJRS has provided an unparalleled financial safety net of up to 80% of salary to around nine million individuals. That’s not far off one third of the entire UK workforce.
There is a multitude of moving parts at the core of business success and growth. From implementing the correct technology to managing stakeholder relationships, there is no exact recipe for business success. However, there is one crucial business function that can often be overlooked – payroll.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals and organisations at every level across the world, and the legacy of the pandemic will be far-reaching.
Despite the UK having some of the strongest employee protection laws in Europe, gender equality remains an issue facing our society today.
Employee experience (EX) matters. But what should we be doing in HR to really deliver excellence?
Transformation in learning and development is seriously lagging behind and failing to keep up with user demand
A roundtable discussed how workplaces and employers will need to change to better accommodate parents returning to work
You’ve spent time and money recruiting the right people for the right job. Now it’s time to nurture them
We’re working longer and face more complex choices on retirement. So it’s vital that HR plays its part in planning the post-work future for employees
January is the most popular time of year for employees to look for new jobs. As many as 37% more people apply for jobs in the new year, and up to 40% more actually apply for jobs in January than other times of the year
In the UK employees work the longest hours in the EU. It should come as no surprise then that stress in the workplace is at an all-time high
A cancer diagnosis is just the start of a difficult journey for any employee. So how can you best support them through it?
Diversity really does deliver business success. But how do you create a successful diversity strategy?
For many employees the technology they use at home is far ahead of what they have at work. That needs to change rapidly
Christmas is only a few weeks away and it’s important to start thinking about how you will motivate employees
Financial worries are a significant cause of workplace stress. So what should you be doing to help employees manage their money?
The Stress Indicator Tool was developed by scientists and industry experts at HSE to accurately measure and determine the attitudes and perceptions of employees towards work-related stress
Put sustainability at the centre of your pension investment policy and you’ll have a happier and more engaged workforce
It’s almost a given now that data is an essential resource for HR. But do HR professionals currently have the right technology in place to deliver on its potential?
Making a great hire needn’t break the bank. Here are 15 creative ways to find the right candidate whatever your budget
Technology will forever change the way we do business. So how can you best prepare your organisation’s financial future?
AI will transform the way we work, and the challenges it brings offer opportunities for HR to drive cultural change as never before
Employees can often be an organisation’s strongest advocates, and it’s time more brands started to use this to their advantage
Juggling work and life is tough, but it’s time to talk of ‘blend’ – not ‘balance’
While employees might welcome a focus on financial wellbeing many employers are yet to consider it. What can be done to close the gap?
Businesses outsource a huge range of services. So why not pensions?
Technology is transforming how we work, and it can also transform the way we manage employee wellbeing
In the search to discover the best talent, data and AI are playing an increasingly important role. But how do you ensure you get the most from these new techniques?
Price conditioning is the perfect model for HR, where employers underestimate the cost of talent and applicants expect to be paid fortunes
A new study suggests that the HR workforce in Australia will benefit from the changes in technology and employee mobility - provided it can keep up with demand
Employee screening is a vital part of onboarding. But how do you make sure you find the right screening company?
A dog in the office could be just the boost to productivity and wellbeing you need, says Purina
For real impact coaching has to be part of the wider business culture. So how can you ensure you get it right?
Identifying your influencing approach, reputation, resilience and career planning are all key to becoming influential as a woman
People issues are critical today. So is it time for HR to take centre-stage when it comes to business strategy?
A growing number of business rely on contractors. How can you ensure you deliver first-class service when your team doesn’t only work for you?
What can HR do to ensure that our workspaces really are fit for work?
With only weeks to go until the gender pay gap (GPG) deadline, here are some urgent checks you should make before you publish
In the lead up to Brexit we might be able to learn both something about the City and something about how well we adapt to change
A critical question is how big data can be simultaneously empowering for employees and beneficial to employers
You should demand more from your benefits software, says Nick Kjelgaard
Can HR play a role in fostering workplace inclusion and equality?
To speed or not to speed is the looming question in today’s time-competitive international markets
Pay isn’t the only gender-related ‘gap’. It’s time to take a serious look at the issue of skills
It’s time to change reward and recognition – and technology has the answers
Expanding into new markets is both exciting and challenging. Here's how HR can get it right the first time
Mediation skills are vital for any HR professional. Accredited mediator Paul Rose explains why
Its apparent ‘flexibility’ is an illusion and the potent mix of rising costs and poorer service will expose this
Pension Quality Mark has launched a wide-ranging consultation around workplace pensions and it needs your views
More companies are discovering the benefits of shared services in HR. How do you make sure you get it right?
A simple framework can help HRDs map the territory they need to prepare when a new CEO is appointed
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” Albert Einstein
Some practical advice on compliance from Arnaud Gouachon, chief legal and compliance officer at PeopleDoc
Governance needs to be about more than a set of rules. But behaviour is not easy to change, writes Simon Lee
Happy employees are more productive. So why is engagement still seen by some as a potential waste of budget?
While sexy mega projects get swift sign-off, training gets a ‘lunchtime facilitation session’. It’s time for a radical change
Organisations are demanding more and more from their learning functions, but is L&D up to the job?
Gender pay gap reporting could be damaging. But it’s also an opportunity to put diversity on the business agenda
The new CEO of the Business Disability Forum puts the case for smart thinking when it comes to disabled employees
Is having a workforce full of critical thinkers an impossible dream – or a nightmare to be avoided?
With more vendor and product choices than ever before, how can you make sure you get the best solution for you?
We now have at least four generations in the workplace, but do they really want different things from their development?
Research from Hult International Business School reveals lack of sleep is a 'hidden threat' to the modern organisation
What should you look for when it comes to picking a partner to deliver financial education? Richard Balaes has some answers
Five key areas where a modern HR director can help the new boss get it right from the start
