New research by Applaud, an employee experience (EX) and HR tech solution provider, has highlighted how UK remote workers are bearing the brunt of multiple, burdensome and unintuitive HR technology tools. Exposing the experience gap between different working models, 77% of remote workers are being asked

Getting the best out of your team means you must know how to effectively motivate your employees.   In this article, I discuss different ways to achieve this.  My first action as a first-time manager was to meet one on one with each member of

There is a lot more to creating a sustainable business than just using recycled paper. In fact, to really work it requires a substantial refocusing on your people, your suppliers and the wider communities where you operate. But the potential rewards are substantial. Just

Four in 10 employers are having to resort to counter-offers in a bid to retain key staff, according to the CIPD. The HR body found that London was the “counter-offer capital” of the UK, with 58% of employers feeling compelled to match salaries or

The talent crisis continues to place enormous pressure on HR teams. The goal is not only to recruit and retain skilled employees but also to ensure each individual maximises their potential to deliver value to the business for as long as possible. In a

In the face of continuing challenges for HR in the wake of the pandemic, it’s tempting to look for solutions in the waves of fads that are continually promoted at conferences, in books and on LinkedIn. This would be a serious error, argues organisational

One of the most comprehensive pieces of research* ever conducted into the workplace reflects the experiences of disabled people and people with long term conditions in the UK. The Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey 2023 looks at the experiences of nearly 1,500 disabled employees and 400

The Annual Meeting of The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in January 2023 brought together some 2,700 global leaders from Governments, Businesses, and Civil Society to examine risks and share solutions under the banner “Co-operation in a fragmented world”. Attention was drawn to

A recent YouGov survey commissioned by leading UK resource management company, Veolia, found that companies could risk losing up to half their workforce if they do not effectively embed a company purpose. Veolia’s survey of more than 2,000 UK employees showed that 50% would

One in 10 employers has introduced specific support for retaining employees aged 50 and over, according to insurance company Aviva. Its Working Lives 2023 report finds that many UK employers have in the past 12 months increased the support they offer older workers, or