HR & Recruitment

Employers across the UK have noticed a spike in a new trend named ‘quiet quitting’ since the start of 2022 but, despite its name, it has nothing to do with quitting. So, what is it? If you’re a frequent scroller on social media you’ll most likely be aware of this phenomenon which sees employees no […]

Starting in June 2022, the UK has launched a trial 4-day working week where thousands of people are taking part. Since the pandemic, flexible working has been implemented across the majority of businesses, and this shift could move even further forward to executing a 4-day working week. As the world’s biggest trial of a 4-day […]

A recent report shows that the UK hire rate has slowed considerably compared to the rate immediately after the pandemic. Whilst the government initially predicted higher unemployment rates, it appeared to be the opposite case as we left multiple lockdowns. However, 18 months after the last lockdown, inflation is increasing at a rate we haven’t […]

Getting new employee onboarding right is challenging. You need to figure out how to make them feel settled and prepare them for the tasks ahead. Therefore, developing a training plan for recruits is essential. Showing them the ropes improves their productivity faster and helps to avoid costly mistakes. Training A New Employee Checklist Every hiring […]

Many CEOs, business owners, and managers would love a healthy work-life balance, but few achieve it. Most work tirelessly in their roles, neglecting the other aspects of their lives, eating up all their fun time.  Data backs this up. Harvard Business Review found that leaders worked on 79 percent of weekend days and 70 percent […]

Stress, anxiety, and burnout are all very serious and very real health hazards that can occur amongst your team. Are you looking out for them enough? Are you doing everything you can to ease these conditions? Here are some ways you can reduce your employees’ stress levels and create a better work environment. Promote Communication […]

Currently, one in six workers is dealing with mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, or stress. That’s more than 15% of workplace staff across the UK. With such high numbers, it’s important for managers and HR staff to support employee mental health to the best of their abilities. In this article, we’ll discuss the […]

Is your employee turnover increasing year on year? How happy are your current colleagues? If you’re wondering how to improve employee retention and inspire motivation amongst your team, this article explores some strategies you can implement into your business. This article will explore the importance of employee satisfaction and how this impacts staff retention; it […]

Whether you’re looking for a leadership role, currently employed in a leadership role, or not in a managerial role, leadership skills for employees are desired for every position.  Leadership skills in business can be mutually beneficial for both employee and employer, with employees being able to step up and take control of a company’s success, […]