Employee engagement

Two thirds of workers engage in 'productivity theatre'

More than two thirds (67%) of workers reported having engaged in ‘productivity theatre’, or performing tasks to appear busy without doing meaningful work, according to a survey by work management...

Don’t mistake people ‘sitting tight’ for employee satisfaction

'Our people aren’t leaving, so things must be fine', the thinking often goes. But this assumption doesn’t mean that your organisation will be ready for growth in a recovering economy in 2025. Far from...

Why employee engagement is key to achieving your sustainability goals and improving staff wellbeing

It's time for companies to proactively help employees be sustainable, in all aspects of their lives.

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Energy Saving Trust

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How to talk to employees experiencing ‘survivor’s guilt’

It's vital for HR professionals to address the guilt and frustrations of people who remain employed amid turbulent times.

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Tiger Recruitment

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Should employers cancel Christmas parties this year?

Fewer than one in 10 employees (9%) would choose to have a Christmas party, research by reward provider Love2Shop showed (10 September). Around two thirds (63%) of respondents said they 63% said they...

Is the 'big stay' over?

As the economy begins to recover, we asked HR leaders whether the 'big stay' – a time when employee turnover and vacancies decreased – is really over.

Job descriptions are holding your organisation back

Traditional job descriptions have become relics in a world that demands agility, creativity, and resilience. These fixed documents, often seen as necessary evils, stifle innovation and personal...

How can HR drive authentic engagement?

A shift from productivity-driven approaches to authentic engagement is gaining momentum. But how can HR leaders effectively champion this transition?

Olympics inspires employee productivity boost

Nearly two thirds (61%) of employees reported that the 2024 summer Olympics has inspired them to deliver more creative and innovative work, research by project management platform monday.com found. 

Only black female soldier on regiment wins settlement

A former soldier, who was the only black woman in her regiment, has been awarded a settlement at an employment tribunal for the racism and sexism she endured while employed by the British army.

Police officer found guilty of work avoidance tactics

A Leicestershire police officer was found to have committed gross misconduct after an investigation revealed that he was using work avoidance tactics while working from home.

New episode: 'Taking the pulse' in a hybrid working age

A new episode of the HR Most Influential podcast has gone live, featuring Tiger de Souza, executive director of people and culture at suicide prevention charity Samaritans.