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Two thirds of HR have ‘little energy’ for their own wellbeing

Two thirds (61%) of HR professionals in the UK say that after spending time supporting others' wellbeing, they have 'little energy' left for their own, according to research findings from HR software...

Wellbeing | Government unveils men’s health strategy

The government has launched England's first Men's Health Strategy yesterday (19 November), coinciding with International Men's Day, suggesting tailored healthcare and support for men and boys.

Compliance | The rising tactical use of workplace data subject access requests

Data subject access requests (DSARs) are now a staple tactic in workplace disputes.

Pensions | Career breaks drive widening gender pension gap

Women are 12 times more likely than men to take a career break to care for children, resulting in a widening gender pension savings gap, according to a report published by pensions provider Scottish...

Boardroom | Wood Group sold to Dubai-based firm

Aberdeen-based Wood Group, a multinational engineering and consulting business, has been acquired by Dubai-based engineering firm Sidara in a £216m deal. Shareholders voted in favour of the takeover...

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Collision course: Why you can’t afford to overlook driver mental health

When it comes to workforce wellbeing, one group remains critically underserved: employees who drive for work.

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Wellbeing | Refuse worker killed at work

A refuse collector was fatally injured after a bin lorry he was in, crashed into a building on 11 November.

Leadership | Will we have any workplace leaders left by 2030?

Culture

Our latest Work Remastered research suggests that leadership is losing its allure.

Compliance | How to safeguard employee data

Employment law

The risks associated with employee data make it crucial for HR professionals to know what to do if there is a data breach.

Culture | Over half of UK professionals experience workplace ‘culture rot’

Culture

More than half (54%) of UK professionals say their workplace is experiencing ‘culture rot’, the gradual decline of an organisation’s values and culture that can lead to a toxic or dysfunctional...

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Recruitment | Your next first-rate hire could be an ex-offender

Imagine if 25% of your revenue came from a single audience. You’d have dedicated account managers, checklists, policies and the best marketing on your website talking about how great this product or...

Mental health | Two thirds of nursing staff work while ill

Two thirds of nursing staff (66%) say they work when they should be on sick leave, multiple times a year. The proportion is up from fewer than half (49%) in 2017, according to findings released...

Skills | ‘Skills fluidity’ to drive long-term UK hiring trends

Half of UK professionals (51%) believe that ‘skills fluidity’, the ability to quickly shift capabilities to in-demand areas, will drive hiring habits over the next four decades, according to survey...

Wellbeing | Why it’s time to take presenteeism seriously

Winter is almost here, and we all know what that means: employees catching colds, coughs or flu. However, what concerns me most isn’t the illnesses themselves, but how many staff feel pressured to...

Employee benefits | Reeves plans cap on Cycle to Work tax benefits

Rachel Reeves is preparing to limit the tax benefits available through salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing high-value bicycles, the Financial Times reported on 13 November.

Volume recruitment | GMB partners with Aeralis to create 4,000 jobs

GMB Union has signed a deal with aircraft developer Aeralis to support the creation of 4,000 new aerospace jobs across the UK, the union announced on 14 November.

Employee expenses | The hidden morale cost of bad expense policies

Leaders and HR professionals should pay more attention to employee expense policies. Here's why.

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Cost of living learning hub

HR needs to bring pay into the 21st century

It's long past time for HR and payroll teams to rethink pay cycles and benefits.

UK CEO pay hits record high

Reward and remuneration

The bosses of Britain’s largest listed companies took home record-high pay packets for the third successive year, according to a report released by High Pay Centre on Sunday (17 August).

Over half of Gen Z and Millennials are considering second jobs

Employee benefits

More than half of Gen Z and Millennials are considering a second job to help with the cost of living, according to research findings released yesterday (24 July) by benefits provider Boostworks.

The cost of living crisis has returned: HR must be ready

Cost of living

The cost of living may again become a problem this year, representing yet another challenge for employers.