HR & Management

HR & Management 6 min read

The gender pay gap is old news. Let’s tackle ethnicity and disability based wage inequality too

The results of the gender pay gap meant that companies had to admit they weren't paying women as much as men. But ethnic minority and disabled employees also face significant wage disparities. Here's how employers should begin a data audit on the issue and communicate the reasons why it's important to the entire workforce. Start now to avoid losing talent.

HR & Management 5 min read

How to retain top talent?

With 39.7% of Brits revealing that they dislike their current job, keeping staff engaged has become key, says Lee Biggins, founder and CEO of CV-Library.

HR & Management 4 min read

Get the work/life integration right in your office and you’ll get more productive employees

Employees are eager to impress their bosses by taking off as little time as possible. But this 'race to the bottom' only produces tired and unproductive staff in the long-term, says Matt Frost from Gallagher Communication.

HR & Management 5 min read

How office setups affect employee wellbeing

NG Chartered Surveyors discuss the ways in which you can optimise your office environment to make it both relaxing and creative.

HR & Management 7 min read

Critical employee attributes you won’t find on a resume

There are qualities leaders should look for in new hires that go beyond bullet points on their resumes, says Jason Kulpa.

HR & Management 8 min read

Why you should stop caring about millennial employees

Accommodating millennial preferences about work is overrated. Instead, employers must draw on what millennials want and use it to benefit the lives of all employees regardless of age. From increased job flexibility to holistic career development, the world of work is changing for good, as employees as an entire community are demanding more.

HR & Management 4 min read

What’s your plan to improve employee mental health?

January, the month of cold, rain, and early nights. But it's also the month where employees are most likely to struggle with their mental health. These are the steps you can take to improve employee mental health, using technology and the simple power of the line-manager.

HR & Management 5 min read

How to recruit and retain the best employees, whether they’re working in the UK or abroad

It's no longer enough to 'sell' your company to employees once. You have to play the long-term PR game, and remind them of work benefits throughout their career with your company. This is especially important when retaining staff who are working abroad and who may be feeling isolated.

HR & Management 4 min read

Are your meetings a waste of time Here are ways to make them more productive

How many meetings have you sat in where time-wasting is high and positive attitudes are low" So what's a boss to do" The answer" Listen to the sentiments of your bored employees. Sick of pointless meetings" if so, here are some global statistics you can use to improve the quality of your meetings today.