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Mental health throws up yet more pay discrepancies
The deadline for larger companies to report on their gender pay gap is on the horizon, though at present there is no clear guidance on whether this will be mandatory after compulsory disclosure was suspended last year in the face of the Covid pandemic. Meanwhile, there is growing consensus that similar reporting requirements should be introduced for […]
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4 positive things in the world of work in 2021
Whatever industry you work in, 2020 no doubt had a big impact on your career. Whether you lost your job, were placed on furlough, had to work under new health and safety measures or switched to working from home full time, it was a year of big changes and hard adjustments. With yet another lockdown […]
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How to handle difficult conversations at work
Very few people relish the thought of confrontation, especially at work, but avoiding difficult conversations isn’t always an option especially in a managerial role. Purposefully overlooking problematic behaviour or attitudes might make your life a little easier short term, but in the long run, it’s best to deal with it head-on in a professional manner. […]
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Is this the end of the office as we know it?
The UK government is set to launch a campaign to encourage workers back into their offices and places of work amid growing concern that city centre economies could be permanently damaged by the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative will aim to reassure people that it is safe to return to normal working life and encourage employers […]
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How to hire new staff remotely
The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that many companies have had to adjust the way they operate, and, for some, this has meant that they are unable to recruit new staff. However, at [site_name] many companies are still looking to recruit and not just those in key industries such as Logistics, Social Care and Retail. If […]
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How to Manage Employees Remotely
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect the UK, many businesses have faced significant disruption. Lockdown and social distancing measures mean that only employees deemed as ‘essential’ should be leaving their home to go to work. These measures are in place to slow the spread of the virus so that the NHS can cope with […]
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The dream employee: fact or fiction?
Is it possible to recruit a candidate who will not only perform well in their new position but fit in with your team and boost business? In other words, is the dream employee fact or fiction? Our answer is an emphatic yes. Naturally, there are challenges involved in making dreams come true. Certain criteria must […]
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How to plan your recruitment for 2020
The start of a new year is always a great time to hit the refresh button, both personally and professionally. For businesses, January might seem staler than a leftover mince pie but the relative peace and quiet can provide a golden opportunity to plan recruitment for the year ahead. If you’re an HR or recruitment […]
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The art of tactical negotiation
When the conversation stalls to the point of becoming stagnant how do leaders overcome the impasse and move on? Well, in business senior managers know that doing nothing is simply never an option: like the peace corps of the executive world, they have learned to implement the art of tactical negotiation. As with all good […]
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How to deal with disruptive behaviour
Sometimes employees’ actions can be a cause for concern, thankfully [site_name] has a five-step action plan. Talk It Through Bad timekeeping, missed goals and a lack of focus are all irritating, but they could also be a sign an employee is troubled by work or personal concerns. So before going all Alan Sugar on their case, […]