Efficiencies through technology: creating a new breed of manager
In today’s disruptive and challenging business environment, the role of the manager has rarely been so important.
In today’s disruptive and challenging business environment, the role of the manager has rarely been so important.
The UK government is now advising office workers to work from home again where possible following a rise in the number of coronavirus cases across the country.
Nearly a third of employers are currently redesigning job roles in response to the coronavirus pandemic as they look to build more agile, adaptable workforces moving forward, according to new research from international recruitment consultancy Robert Half UK.
Recent statistics from the ONS revealed that occurrences of depression in the UK had doubled since the start of the year. Our Divided Together report found that one of the key places this is being felt is the workplace, with half of the UK workforce seeing its mental health decline in the last few months.
Furlough and unemployment are having a significant negative impact on the mental health of 18 to 24-year olds, says new analysis from the Health Foundation.
Cybersecurity threats and data breaches are on the rise and a lack of background checking could be putting global businesses at risk according to new research.
Managing an international workforce during COVID-19 has added an extra layer of challenges due to the ever-shifting rules and regulations to contain the spread of the virus. It’s important that employers keep up with these changes, are aware of the impact on their employees, and take appropriate measures to support their workforce.
A crisis can often set the stage for change and provide an opportunity for businesses to re-evaluate their focus, in some cases marking a turning point on issues that have long lacked progress.
Talent has been named the most significant threat to business growth since the emergence of COVID-19, yet CEOs are still more likely to spend on technology than they are on people.
The 2020 coronavirus pandemic has disrupted every aspect of human life in recent months, including bringing all forms of human mobility to a complete standstill – from walking to the shop, to commuting for work, to taking a holiday, to moving abroad
Traditionally, the role of the HR leader was to reactively manage employees and solve any problems they had while addressing the needs of the employer. However, the role of HR teams has evolved and they now play a vital role in the daily operations of a business
Despite the multitude of challenges and disruptions faced by businesses and employees during the COVID-19 outbreak, some businesses, including high-growth companies and scale ups such as our own, have continued to grow, hire and expand
Temporary office workers over the age of 35 have felt more supported by the government during lockdown than those aged 16-25.
HR managers believe it will take over a year for their organisations to recover from the impact coronavirus has had on business.
