The Blog: August 2022

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Don’t separate mental health and physical health in the workplace

Stress can cause heart attacks and strokes. People with anxiety and depression are more likely to develop weakened immune systems and cognitive disorders. The correlation between mental and physical health is well known and documented. But when it comes to employee health and wellbeing, this fact is often overlooked. It's time to change things.

Article by Carmelita Lubos 20 August 2022

   

Women’s Euro final marks the moment we show misogyny the red card

Does the response to the Women’s Euros show that we have more work to do when it comes to equality? The quest for equality has come on in leaps and bounds over the years, but something makes me think that perhaps we haven’t advanced quite as far as we might have hoped…

Article by Alan Price, CEO - BrightHR 19 August 2022

   

The four pillars of early talent

In today’s competitive marketplace to put yourself in a prime position to bring in top talent and keep them there, a holistic approach is most impactful. 

Article by Charlotte Burton-Barker - Wiser 18 August 2022

   

Why are so many ‘bullying’ cases turning into Employment Tribunals?

It’s too easy to assume there are suddenly more ‘bullies’ in the workplace; that post-pandemic pressures alongside the shift to hybrid forms of working and poor management are the root causes of the trend. In order for HR and organisational leaders to understand what’s happening and take action, there has to be a more nuanced appreciation of where we are, and how our new workplaces are coping with changes. It’s not as simple as encouraging more staff to be open and speak up, rewarding ‘honesty’.

Article by Arran Heal, Managing Director - CMP 18 August 2022

   

Guide to a thriving HR Team

For many small businesses, hiring an HR team seems like an unnecessary cost. However, it could be one of the most critical steps in growing your business. But how can you run a successful HR team within a small business? In this step-by-step guide, you’ll discover what human resources entail, the importance and how to ensure its success.

Article by Yossy Akinsanya 17 August 2022

   

Eseential tips for improving your HR Skills

Many HR skills can be learned, each with its own goal and benefit. Manage your employees effectively with the aid of HR software. Prioritize the most efficient or urgent tasks for a better outcome. Try a new recruitment method to expand your team. Then you can create a results-driven HR business plan for your organization.

Article by Daniel Martin - LinkDoctor 15 August 2022

   

What now for succession planning?

It is crucial for any business, whatever its size, to identify its key positions and develop action plans for talented people to move into them when the current occupants move on.

Article by James Cronin, Group Commercial Director - Jarell Group 12 August 2022

   

Are background checks blocking up your talent pipeline?

why is the aviation sector - and indeed other industries such as retail and hospitality - struggling to ramp headcount and reduce the pain? The evidence points to one major contributing factor: lengthy employee background checks.

Article by Steve O’Neil 11 August 2022

   

Guide to better workforce management

Costs associated with the workforce can make up a sizeable portion of overall corporate operating expenses. The process of providing an accurate paycheck may be challenging given the amount of data and information that goes into it. Businesses may find it prohibitively expensive to cover their human resource costs. On the other hand, businesses that use labor management solutions that include outsourcing the HR function to a third party benefit in a variety of ways. Proper scheduling is essential if you want to boost production while cutting labor management expenses.

Article by Maya Payne - Training and Development Specialist 10 August 2022