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More jobs than unemployment results in pressure for higher wages

There are now more jobs than unemployed people in the UK for the first time since records began almost 50 years ago, according to the latest stats from the Office for National Statistics.

1 in 3 employees aren’t comfortable discussing issues at work

Over a third of the nation’s employees don’t feel comfortable opening up about their mental health issues and concerns to anyone at work, a new survey shows.

Almost 74% feel unsupported by their employer as wages fail to keep pace with cost of living

The majority of UK professionals (89%) either remain in the dark over their pay, or they’ve already been told that there will be no pay increase at all in 2022.

Almost 70% of employees are stressed in the workplace

A recent survey has revealed that the majority of people in full-time employment are experiencing high levels of burnout due to work-related stress and pressures.
Women on the bus heading into the office

Over two-thirds of UK workers would consider returning to the office if employers covered the commute

New research shows that 68% of British office workers said they would be likely to consider working from the office full-time again if their commute was fully paid for
UK office workers are putting in overtime hours every single day

UK workers demand better work-life balance from employers as 43% say they regularly work overtime

New research shows almost half of UK employees demand flexibility (47%) and commitment to providing a work-life (41%) balance from their employers.
Office workers have their business expenses disputed

A quarter of office workers have their business expenses disputed

Almost a quarter of office workers regularly have their business expenses disputed or are asked to provide further clarification upon submitting them, a new survey has revealed.
Workers report unmanageable workload

Two fifths of workers report ‘unmanageable’ workload because of staff shortages

Almost two fifths (38%) of workers are reporting “unmanageable” workloads, with half (46%) wanting to see additional staff hired to ease the pressure.

Employee influence grows: 43% set to quit jobs for better pay, career opportunities and flexibility

Employees around the world now hold more sway in the global job market, with two-fifths (43%) saying they are likely to quit in the next 12 months.

More employers look to hire permanent staff despite economic worries

Employers’ confidence in the UK economy took a turn for the worse during the first quarter of 2022 as inflation reached its highest for 30 years.

Q&A: Employee Benefits: Then, now and next

There were some questions remaining from our most recent webinar, Employee Benefits, Then, Now and Next. Sponsored by Engage Health Group, the discussion drew comments and questions from those attending: Q: How do you think hybrid working has changed benefits and how they are delivered? Nick Hale, Founding Director, Engage Health Group: We don’t feel […]
Mental health in leadership

3 leadership priorities to help engage employees in their happiness and wellbeing

Organisations are currently facing multiple headwinds - from coming out of the pandemic, to the cost of living crisis and ongoing economic and political uncertainty.

Q&A: AI in HR – The Perfect Balance

This month The HR World’s webinar, sponsored by Cognisess, took careful aim at the rise of Artificial Intelligence. With three specialists coming together to discuss developments and challenges this was a chance for HR to get to grips with this fast emerging technology. The jury is still out on precisely how AI will impact businesses, […]

Q&A: Equality, diversity, and inclusion

In this month’s webinar on ED&I, Sue Liburd MBE DL, non-executive director at ABSTRACT and Simon Reichwald, Chief Progression Officer at Connectr took the subject a stage further to explore how ED&I can have a real impact for businesses.
HR World Culture Clash Event

Culture Clash London Panel Announced

The HR World has announced the panel for Culture Clash London, a major in-person investigation on how to engage, recruit and retain young people being held at RSA House on October 20th
Younger workers reconsidering WFH life to combat rising utility costs

Younger workers reconsidering WFH life to combat rising utility costs

According to new research, 7 in 10 employers are refusing to share the rising utilities burden for home-based employees, as new data suggests it might actually be cheaper to commute to the office than WFH as we approach winter.
Allyship

Allyship – Why we must be all aboard for creating real change

Engineering and construction can be seen as a culturally narrow profession, but Atkins – one of the world’s biggest engineering consultancies – is taking significant steps to change this perception.

Employers reassess value of degrees in face of worker shortages

Nearly three quarters of employers are less interested in university degrees than a decade ago, according to new research.
Staff shortages and taking time off

1 in 5 employees can’t take time off work due to staff shortages

1 in 5 of the nation’s office workers are being prevented from taking time off work due to staff shortages and reduced resources meaning their requests are denied, a new survey reveals. 
HR World Culture Clash Event

Culture Clash London officially launched

Top HRs from across UK to gather to investigate what comes next for emerging talent.
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AI in the Workplace, The Potential, The Pitfalls and The Risks

In recent years, advancements in AI technologies have surged, permeating nearly every industry and facet of our lives. From automating routine tasks to augmenting human decision-making, AI holds the promise of revolutionising productivity, efficiency, and creativity in the workplace.
AI in the Workplace

Apr 2024 – Reward and Recognition – is that the best you can do?

What are the standard ways HR should be seeking to reward and recognise its employees - and what are the more innovative ways?

May 2024 – Equality, Diversity, Inclusion: Put your money where your mouth is

Is EDI still a vital part of every business' agenda and what good does it deliver for HR?
May 2024 Webinar from the HR World

May 2024 – Employee Benefits: How to Stop Wasting Money

Are you throwing money at employee benefits or a health and wellbeing programme that aren't appreciated?

Mar 2024 – Leveraging Digital Learning Tools: Empowering HR Teams for Success

In today's fast-paced business landscape, the role of HR teams is evolving rapidly. To stay competitive and foster organisational growth, companies must leverage effective learning programs strategically.

Mar 2024 – The Efficiency Programme: How HR can maximise technology benefits

There are huge promises and potential for the use of AI and technology in HR and in this session we discuss the best way ahead for HR for technology and AI use.

Effective Resourcing Models & How We Guarantee the Integrity of Inclusive Recruitment Regardless of Approach

A opportunity to debate how can we adopt a cohesive inclusive approach that enhances the candidate experience without creating barriers between us and the talent essential to your organisational success.
15 May 2024 - Sanderson Round Table

Feb 2024 – It’s All HR’s Fault

Despite being a trusted voice in the C-suite, HR is still viewed with distrust and outright disdain by many employees – the very people HR is there to support.
Its all HRs Fault On demand Webinar

Jan 2024 – Health and Wellbeing: Making it Personal

If you’re investing in a health and wellbeing strategy, you want to make sure it meets the needs of your workforce.

Dec 2023 – Year in Review 2023

In this webinar we brought back some of our previous 2023 webinar speakers who gave their view on the past 12 months.

Nov 2023 – Reward and Recognition for the International Workforce

In this webinar we explored the dispersed workplace and asked what it means to support employees all over the world.
Reward and Recognition for the International Workforce

Streamlining Year-End HR Operations

Providing seasonal support, ideas and inspiration, this webinar covered the challenges and opportunities presented to HR professionals at this time of year.
Streamlining year-end HR operations

Compensation Planning – The key to a motivated and satisfied workforce

Compensation and reward strategies have changed radically over the past few years with the impact of the pandemic and the trends that followed.
Compensation Planning - The key to a motivated and satisfied workforce

Oct 2023 – Talent Acquisition: Why your Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is more important than ever

This webinar addressing talent acquisition majored on the Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
Talent Acquisition – Why your Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is more important than ever

Resourcing Models, Insource, Outsource or Hybrid what are the best solutions?

Discussions on the evening were led by two invited experts Jim Richardson, with spells at Santander and Royal Bank of Scotland as Global Head of Talent, Jim now advises corporate businesses on their TA models, and, Ross Crook, Managing Director at Sanderson Solutions.
Resourcing models round table

Sep 2023 – Retention: Holding on to The Talent You Need

The post-pandemic workforce now presents more of a challenge in terms of feeling satisfied and content in the workplace. This webinar on retention also provided a masterclass on employee engagement.
Retention holding on to the talent you need

Aug 2023 – Professional Development: Making the Step Up

What does it take to be an HR Director, or to take a position at Board level? This webinar looked at professional development for HR leaders.
What does it take to be an HR Director?

Jul 2023 – Employee Benefits: Then, now and next

The importance and value of giving employees choice on rewards and recognition.
Employee benefits, then now and next.

Jun 2023 – HR Data: The Key To Delivering Real Value

This webinar on HR Data brought home the importance of understanding the value of people data not just to HR but to the business as a whole.
HR on demand event - HR data: the key to delivering real value

RPO Market – Insource, Outsource or Hybrid: What are the best solutions?

The HR World and Sanderson Managed Services Ltd held an exclusive Round Table dinner to explore and debate the current RPO arena.

AI as part of the hiring, on-boarding and retention processes

The HR World and Sanderson Managed Services Ltd held an exclusive Round Table dinner to further the discussion of AI among Senior HR Leaders.

May 2023 – AI in HR: The Perfect Balance

AI is hitting the headlines right now as experts forecast a future that’s powered by tech. But what will this mean for HR?
On demand hr webinar - Ai in HR

Apr 2023 – HR Tech: Ensuring your technology delivers for all your people

Technology continues to throw challenges at the HR function as the speed of change increases and new technology (anyone noticed something called AI?) enters the arena.
HR tech on demand webinar with Sympa

Mar 2023 – Equality, diversity, and inclusion: Reshaping thinking for action

In this webinar we explored how ED&I can have a real impact for businesses. At the centre of the discussion was the idea of changing thinking in order to make things happen.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion: Reshaping thinking for action

Feb 2023 – Leading With Agility: How to give your business the behaviours and mindsets it needs for volatile times

This webinar took as its focus agility and how businesses can develop and maintain these skills among its workforce.
This webinar took as its focus agility and how businesses can develop and maintain these skills among its workforce.

Jan 2023 – How can you create a culture of health and wellbeing in the workplace?

This webinar tackled the important and timely issue of creating a health and wellbeing culture in the workplace.
How can you create a culture of health and wellbeing in the workplace?

Hiring Gen Z – what can employers learn about emerging talent in 2023?

Join us at this cross-learning, in-person event as part of The HR World Culture Clash series at RSA House in London on 20 Oct 2022.
Hiring Gen Z: Culture Clash Panellists

Bridging the gap: what can employers learn about emerging talent to drive better hiring strategies?

Join us at this cross-learning, in-person event as part of The HR World Culture Clash series, bringing HRDs, founders and emerging talent together to build a better workforce for the future.
Bridging the gap: what can employers learn about emerging talent to drive better hiring strategies?

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