Matrix of pain threatens hybrid workplaces
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| Published: 20 October 2020
Massive rise in employee assistance requests for legal issues
New figures from employee benefits provider Personal Group reveal a 65% increase in calls to employee assistance programme (EAP) for legal concerns. The data, which shows nearly a third (30%) of calls were for legal reasons, comes at a time when employees are grappling with new issues in the workplace – ranging from health & safety to furlough rights. It also reflects a post-lockdown rise in divorce enquiries, with Citizens Advice recently sharing that views on its divorce webpage are up by 25%.
| Published: 19 October 2020
Hidden fractures point to a ticking timebomb of remote working
At a time when WFH looks set to continue for many in both the short and long term, ‘hidden fractures’ are forming in the workforce which risk causing irreparable damage to cultures and productivity. That’s according to new research from Totem, the digital culture platform, which is urging employers to take action now to better manage remote working and prevent employee engagement and retention levels falling to an all-time low.
| Published: 18 October 2020
Five ways to rethink talent acquisition
Talent acquisition should be a key focus now as businesses need people with the necessary skills to adjust to changes that occurred due to Covid-19.
| Published: 17 October 2020
Disability equality cannot be parked during pandemic
A leading non-profit membership organisation is calling for urgent action from Government and business to change the narrative on disability inclusion. The call follows a panel discussion of key employers, campaigners and business organisations which took place at Business Disability Forum’s conference today (14 October) sponsored by HSBC. The panel entitled ‘How do we build on the positive and tackle the negative for disabled people post Covid-19’ highlighted the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on the lives of disabled people.
| Published: 16 October 2020
Hayley Tatum, Senior VP and CPO at Asda joins theHRDIRECTOR Editorial Panel
theHRDIRECTOR is pleased to announce that Hayley Tatum has joined their Editorial Panel.
| Published: 15 October 2020
Half of employees feel they cannot be honest about mental health absence
Only half of UK adults would be honest about taking time off work for poor mental health, according to new research from not-for-profit healthcare provider, Benenden Health. For more information about Benenden Health, download its new report ‘The elephant that never left the office: Why stigma is still preventing employees from telling their boss the truth about their mental wellbeing in the workplace’.
| Published: 15 October 2020
Emotional reaction to COVID-19 akin to grief for many
RedArc believes that the pandemic is causing many people to experience some of the same emotional reactions as they might during bereavement. The organisation has witnessed employees at various stages of denial, anger, bargaining depression and acceptance, as set out in Kubler-Ross’s Grief cycle, a theory widely accepted by therapists.
| Published: 15 October 2020
COVID-19 safety culture requires communications, collaboration, trust and responsiveness
By addressing behavioral patterns and automating supporting processes, HR managers can implement a solid strategy for COVID-19 prevention and mitigation that protects both the health of employees and the business.
| Published: 14 October 2020
Mental health is the top priority now
Out of the four key pillars of wellbeing (mental, financial, physical and social), mental wellbeing is the number one priority that employees believe their employer should be responsible for supporting.
| Published: 14 October 2020