Management

Three in five employers report impending skills crisis

As Brexit threatens the pipeline of skilled workers, employers are facing recruitment challenges, according to The Open University

Less than half of British managers are satisfied at work

Just 48% of UK managers feel satisfied at work, according to research by Cornerstone OnDemand

Government threatens to cut management apprenticeships

Employers and providers say cuts would damage the quality, reputation and volume of management apprenticeships

New finance hires struggle to get up to speed

UK firms wait more than five months on average for new finance joiners to get up to speed, according to research by Robert Half

How to get the best out of your team

The skills that make you into a great boss are the same ones that facilitate an engaging culture

Bad company culture costs UK economy £23.6 billion

The benefits of positive workplace cultures include improved morale, better customer service and lower staff turnover

Being 'radically honest' in the workplace

Transparency in organisations is growing, but is total (or rather radical) honesty always the best policy?

Bad management biggest contributor to low productivity

Managers with emotional intelligence are needed to tackle the challenges of Brexit, AI and changing working patterns

Absence: How does it affect the workplace and what can employers do about it?

Figures vary on the price tag of staff absence but, based on an average salary of £25,000 a year, UK employers are left with an annual bill of at least £32 billion, although some estimations put it...