Nearly half UK professionals shun commute due to fuel cost
Almost half of UK professionals are planning to go to the office less due to record petrol prices, according to research released today.
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UK businesses unite to offer 10,000 jobs to Ukranian refugees
Major UK businesses have signed up to an initiative to offer jobs to Ukranians fleeing Russia's invasion.
Ikea ‘no vax’ sick pay policy could be ‘divisive’ – CIPD
Questions have been raised questions about Ikea's decision to cut sick pay for employees who have not been vaccinated against Covid and need to self isolate.
Business advice: 2022 is the Chinese Year of the Tiger – harness its courage to not just survive, but thrive
"We have undoubtedly discovered it is near impossible to predict the future, but one thing we can be certain of – the search for talent will continue to cause significant headaches in the year ahead."
When improving sustainability, businesses should start with culture
Over the past few weeks, COP26 has brought businesses, policy makers, governments, and advocates together to address these issues. It has reinforced a sense of urgency and highlighted the critical importance of businesses making sustainability a priority.
Majority of UK office workers demand more team-building events
New research shows that 82% of UK employees want their workplace to hold more regular team building events, in order to boost work satisfaction, a new survey shows.
Workers feel employers should do more to promote self-care
With men’s mental health month in November, a new survey reveals that a whopping 74.2% of workers feel that employers should do more to promote self-care in the workplace.
22 million UK workers seek change
Research from Aviva's annual 'How We Live' report shows an annual increase and indicates that 22 million workers* are looking for some kind of alternatives to their current situation.
40% of leaders say they are failing on Diversity & Inclusion
New research shows that 82% of UK employees want their workplace to hold more regular team building events, in order to boost work satisfaction, a new survey shows.
HR leaders step up to combat stress in the workplace
This year’s National Stress Awareness Day comes on the back of an environment in which stress has been universally felt and mental health has been at the forefront of the business agenda. We spoke with some of the UK’s top HRs in the country to reflect on things that have made a difference.
Hybrid working – how to help your organisation get it right
The one constant running through hybrid working issues is your people. The more they are consulted and involved in designing what is after all, their organisation, the more likely you are to create a culture that better communicates, engages and retains.
‘Don’t keep it under your hard hat’ – why we must build better mental health in construction
The construction industry is facing a profound, and profoundly worrying, challenge – so why would we not use every tool in the box to help fix it? - Lynda Thwaite - Brand, Communications and Impact Director at Sir Robert McAlpine
World Refugee Day: Why Companies Need to Act Now
In the UK, there are currently more job vacancies than people looking for work and there is a skills shortage present many industries. Businesses should therefore recognise the value that refugees can bring to the workforce.
UK employers fail to apply zero tolerance approach to discrimination
More than half (56%) of UK employers do not have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination within the workplace, according to a new study.
How social diversity can pay dividends for your D&I strategy
Social diversity is rising up the agenda everywhere and will shape the engagement and inclusion of our people and businesses. Here, Bola Gibson, head of inclusion and CSR at Osborne Clarke, argues it needs all our attention.
The ‘great incorporation’ is here – record number of businesses set up in 2021
New research has revealed a record number of Brits launched their own business in 2021 with more than 810,000 new companies being incorporated.
Pretending we can be ‘happy’ all the time is not good for mental health
Kate Flowerdew reviews four simple pillars to help strategic thinking when crafting a wellbeing strategy that works, for you, for the team and for the business overall.
Businesses risk ‘exodus of young talent’ as half say they plan to quit
More than half of the UK and Ireland's younger workers say they plan to resign in the coming year
Is Welsh woman victim of rising ‘accentism’?
Do accents matter in modern Britain? The question has been raised following a young Cardiff woman tweeting distressing interview feedback stating her 'strong Welsh accent' would not suit 'the office environment'.
What happens when leaders aren’t psychologically safe?
Over the past two years the conversation around understanding the impact of employee mental health in the workplace has moved light years ahead - but what about business leaders?
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