Pharma and life sciences at a pivotal moment in the talent shortage crisis
We're at a pivotal moment in the STEM skills shortages - but swift action is needed
| Published: 20 August 2020
On-boarding is rapidly increasing virtually
On-boarding new hires in a virtual world requires some adaptations. In this feature, Ann Swain outlines some key considerations.
| Published: 19 August 2020
Commute, not Covid is main reason employees are avoiding offices
Employees worried about returning to the office post-lockdown are most concerned about work-life balance and the daily commute, rather than their health, according to research from absence intelligence company e-days.
| Published: 18 August 2020
Hiring back on the agenda – professional vacancies rise
Job opportunities for the professional sector have continued to improve, with July marking the second month in a row that vacancies have increased.
| Published: 15 August 2020
Financial wellbeing is key to post Covid-19 return strategies
Financial security can have a real impact on mental health and wellness and at a time when there is already so much uncertainty across the UK. The need for practical support for staff experiencing money worries has never been more pertinent.
| Published: 14 August 2020
What impact has Covid-19 had on the employee pay and benefits?
79% of UK tech employees would move - 71% to a different country or 8% to a different region if they were able to work remotely and retain the same job and remuneration
| Published: 13 August 2020
What will the Christmas party look like this year?
Following the news that some UK events can now resume, 60% of people are expecting Christmas parties to be more important than ever in 2020, according to recent research by IET Birmingham: Austin Court.
| Published: 13 August 2020
Management will change now people have discovered freedom and autonomy
During the health emergency brought on by Covid-19, we can observe unexpected practices and behaviours within organizations. People must now develop new skills in order to thrive in these new unexpected work environments.
| Published: 13 August 2020
Zoology tops dream careers list
The majority of Brits voted STEM jobs as the most aspirational ‘dream careers’*, in a recent survey commissioned by leading social learning platform, FutureLearn.com.
| Published: 12 August 2020
ASDA shielded 15,500 employees and hired 23,000 temps in 4 weeks during Covid-19.
How do I feel? Exhausted! This is a real ‘once in a lifetime’ experience and HR is right in the centre of all decisions being taken as this is a real human problem.
| Published: 10 August 2020