Retention

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...

Rebalance the ‘give and take’ of talent acquisition

The balance between pay and employer expectations has become a critical factor in attracting and retaining top talent.

How HR can retain Gen Z employees

Gen Z employees are difficult to retain, according to Jane Lu, CEO of Australian fashion brand ShowPo.

Frontline worker dissatisfaction costs UK £14bn per year

More than three quarters (77%) of frontline workers reported they were dissatisfied with something at work, according to research by workplace operations platform Safety Culture, published on 22...

How can HR support workers over 50 with long-term sickness?

People with a long-term health condition who are over 50 were 60% more likely to be out of work than their younger peers, research published today (14 October) by the Centre for Ageing Better has...

Depression causes employees to move to less stressful jobs

A third (33%) of people with depression reported they have quit their job due to their condition, a report by mental health treatment provider Flow Neuroscience found.

A quarter of companies ghosted by new recruits

Over a quarter (27%) of UK employers have had new starters fail to turn up on their first day of work in the last year, research by the CIPD revealed today.

Up the corporate ladder: strategies for boosting internal mobility

Internal mobility is the ideal for companies and employees alike: it improves retention, career satisfaction and overall productivity, which begs the question, why can it seem so difficult to...

How Argyll slashed attrition from 30% to 3.5%

Office provider Argyll reduced turnover rates from 30% to 3.5% by bolstering employee recognition, as Honey Wyatt reports.

HR ready to jump ship amid C-suite disputes

Over half (57%) of HR professionals are planning to look for a new job this year, a survey by financial adviser Octopus Money found. 

Join the dots between mobility and talent development

Leaders need a data-led approach to ensure that global mobility works for both staff and the company.

Exclusive interview: How employee appreciation translates to better business outcomes

Nebel Crowhurst, chief people officer for Reward Gateway, explained how HR can use appreciation to boost employee engagement and improve organisational performance.