Trending Sickies alone costs UK £9Bn per year Don’t be caught out this Six Nations Line managers have key role supporting staff with musculoskeletal disorders Stressed Out – Why Playing Catch-Up Isn’t a Game Is an online Staff Holiday Planner better than a Spreadsheet? 36% of all Absence due to Workplace Stress Activ Absence Management

HR News Brits desperate for peace with a 464% spike in demand for ‘quiet holidays’ Editorial Team, 7 hours ago 6 min read HR News Over two-thirds of UK workers have quit or considered quitting their office job due to poor management Editorial Team, 8 …

Molly Johnson-Jones, LinkedIn Top Voice & CEO of flexible careers specialists, Flexa, issues a warning about the trend for ‘corporate catfishing’: “Many employers want the talent attraction benefits of flexible work, but not all can or want to accommodate different ways of working in reality. This can make for false claims and misleading job adverts.

The No Falls Foundation (a charity committed to preventing death as a result of falls from height) has launched the first ever ‘No Falls Week’ this May, in a bid to raise awareness for safe working practices for those who work from height. In support of raising awareness of safe working, experts at Horizon Platforms wanted to share guidance on what the most common injuries working from ...

As the UK’s start-up ecosystem continues to thrive, 2025 brings a new set of HR challenges for budding businesses. From navigating hybrid working, the fierce competition for skilled talent to staying ahead of regulatory changes and fostering inclusive company cultures, start …

Blog by By Shakira Joyner at Personology. Throughout Labour’s campaign they promised to revolutionise the rights of employees with employment law changes that put employees first. After much hype, they’ve finally announced the changes they propose. Published on the 10th October 2024, the ‘Employment Rights Bill’ intends to address insecure work, …

In today’s fast-paced work environment, employee mental health and well-being have emerged as crucial components of organizational success. Human Resources (HR) plays a pivotal role in fostering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes mental health, ensuring employees feel valued, heard, and supported. By implementing effective strategies and programs, HR …

UK organisations not tapping into the full potential of the over 55s One in three UK employees in the UK are over the age of 50*, but a large proportion of this generation are being overlooked for workplace skills training opportunities and are being locked out of opportunities to upskill and re-skill in today’s rapidly evolving workplaces. Over half of over 55s haven’t received any ...

Navigating 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. In this

Holiday pay for irregular hour and part year workers has been a hot topic on the employment and Government agenda in 2023. With not one, but two, consultations issued by the Government this year, a response has finally been issued and draft regulation supplied that offers some clarity to employers – although these are subject to Parliamentary approval …