The Importance of Employee Learning and Development
WEBLearning and development opportunities have a big influence on employee retention rates. In fact, one study has found that 94% of employees would stay at a company for longer if the business was investing in their career development. In addition, improving employee retention rates helps businesses save money. On average, it cost five times more ...
How to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day - HR News
WEBEmployee Appreciation Day will be celebrated in workplaces all over the UK tomorrow (Friday, 4 March, 2022). The celebratory day originates from the USA and was first launched in 1995. Now its held annually on the first Friday in March and it's increasingly embraced internationally as a day dedicated to recognising and thanking employees for.
Survey Reveals HR Workers Are the Most Likely to Lie at Work
WEB83% of people working in HR said they lie in the workplace, making HR workers the most likely to lie at work, according to new research from office stationery and furniture suppliers, Viking. The study, which surveyed 2,000 British workers, sought to discover how often people lie at work and the type of lies they find acceptable. Behind HR, 76% ...
Importance of Human Resources in Event Planning - HR News
WEBTherefore, with a thorough and methodical approach to staffing and a chance to hire or buy all your equipment from a one stop store, planning your event will start to take shape and ensure that the occasion runs smoothly and is a success. However large or small an event is human resources play a vital role in the success of the occasion.
Addressing Employee Burnout in the Hybrid Workplace
WEBBurnout is an occupational phenomenon which the World Health Organization (WHO) defines as ‘a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed’. In fact, burnout has recently been officially classified as a mental illness and its diagnosis is now included in the 2022 WHO ICD 11 classification criteria.
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Top 7 HR Certifications and Tests in the UK
WEBNavigating the dynamic realm of Human Resources (HR) in the UK, professionals like myself continually strive to elevate our skills and expertise through certifications and tests that authenticate our knowledge and proficiency. Amidst the vibrant business environment of the United Kingdom, the emphasis on HR professionals with cutting-edge insights and capabilities is paramount.
Updated PPE Regulations: What you need to know - HR News
WEBAlex Minett, Head of Product & Markets at CHAS explains what you need to know. The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 2022 come into force on 6 April 2022, updating the 1992 Regulations to extend employers’ and employees’ duties around PPE to a wider group of workers. PPE is defined as equipment that protects the user against ...
Want To Be A Better LGBTQ+ Ally At Work? - HR News
WEBLGBTQ+ identifying workers say the most effective way to show allyship at work is self-education about gender identity, sexuality and bias in your own spare time (68%). The second most effective method is inviting people to speak and share their experiences (67%). 1 in 10 non-identifying LGBTQ+ workers thought this method to be ineffective (9%).
Deepening the talent pool to address post-furlough skills shortages
WEBDavid Pepper, VP, Elements Global Services. The end of the furlough scheme saw much speculation about a potential cascade of redundancies. Firms that had been using the support scheme to retain staff during the pandemic were now faced with covering wage costs, and questions were posed about how many job roles would have fundamentally changed in an era of remote working.