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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.

Business woman

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.

‘Insurmountable’ barriers to reskilling leave UK employees feeling trapped on their career path

New research reveals over two thirds (69%) of UK adults would reskill into a new field if given the opportunity, with almost half (42%) feeling unable to leave their current career path.

Mental health in leadership

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?

Why employee appreciation is now business-critical

As the first Friday in March, today marks Employee Appreciation Day 2022 and with it a whole host of advice on how to show gratitude to the diligence and efforts of your workforce.

Three quarters of employers optimistic about 2022 despite Omicron variant

Three quarters of employers optimistic about 2022 despite Omicron variant

New research has found that almost three-quarters of employers (72%) are optimistic about the year ahead despite the emergence of the Omicron variant, including a quarter who feel ‘very optimistic’.

One in six workers are retrained and ready for new careers, research shows

A new survey has revealed that nearly one in six (15%) employees working in the UK have already retrained for a new role or profession.

Is our trust tank empty?

Is our ‘trust tank’ empty?

Internationally renowned expert in organisational trust Professor Veronica Hope Hailey discusses the issue with FlourizhZone and The HR World

Alex Crowther appointed senior reporter at The HR World

Alex Crowther appointed senior reporter at The HR World

Alex Crowther joins editor Sarah Rice to lead the news and content production

HR and the democratisation of crisis management

HR and the democratisation of crisis management

Has COVID-19 demonstrated that crisis management is no longer the remit of just a select number of senior employees or subject matter experts?

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