Regulators and the culture conundrum
In my view, the law provides inadequate protection to employees, particularly those in regulated sectors, to incentivise them to raise concerns regarding a poor working culture.
| Published: 9 September 2022
Can improving employee benefits help your business?
The Great Resignation has highlighted this problem. Even now, more than two years after the pandemic started, 44% of workers are seeking a new job. So if you don’t have the right benefits in place, your staff could be less secure than you think.
| Published: 9 September 2022
When drinking culture becomes work culture
Just a bit of fun, a chance to let of a bit of steam. Until one participant was found by the police comatose on the street with a serious head wound.
| Published: 8 September 2022
Creating a culture that people want to work for
Chris Ciulla, President of U.S Operations and Cross Border Services, shares tips on how to build a strong company culture that will help your colleagues and organization win.
| Published: 8 September 2022
COLLABORATIVE & MATRIXED ORGANISATIONS – SKEIN OR MURMURATION? – Print – Issue 214 – AUGUST 2022 | Article of the Week
Organisational culture is real, powerful and in no way optional, as it is ubiquitous and, a fundamental part of what makes us human. It defines and binds, it shapes our institutions and will largely determine our futures. It influences the behaviour of everyone within a group, no matter how large or small. Its power lies in the fact that people unconsciously behave very differently when part of a group than they normally would as individuals.
| Published: 7 September 2022
How consultancies can thrive under IR35
HS2 is the latest public sector organisation to have fallen foul of the Off-payroll legislation as it faces a £9.5m tax bill for getting its IR35 assessments wrong. HS2's accounts for the last year have revealed that the government body did not carry out employment status determinations on several contractors because a third-party provider supplied them. The case highlights why it is so crucial for end-hirers to conduct their due diligence when they have a consultancy in their supply chain and why the original IR35 legislation and its new version require careful navigation to avoid later perils.
| Published: 7 September 2022
Number of unpaid carers almost doubles over past 10 Years
The number of unpaid carers across the UK providing care for older, disabled or seriously ill relatives has almost doubled over the last 10 years. As an unpaid carer, you’re more likely to experience stress, burnout, and depression. Here’s how to HR leaders and businesses can support a caregiver In the workplace.
| Published: 6 September 2022
Nurturing talent for the long haul
Organisations must prioritise employee retention and satisfaction by ensuring existing staff enjoy the best experience possible. This involves tailoring learning to meet the needs of everyone, no matter their age or experience. Considering a people-centric strategy that drives effective learning experiences is crucial, contributing to building workplace initiatives that are effective for everyone.
| Published: 6 September 2022
Signs your digital employee experience failing
Any digital employee-focused strategy should be led by HR in partnership with IT, as HR understands what a great employee experience looks like, and best understands the increasing expectations of flexible workers.
| Published: 5 September 2022
Six payroll mistakes to avoid
Here Simon Bradbury - Global Payroll Consultant and CEO at Global HRIS shares the biggest global payroll mistakes to avoid, after online searches on Google reach an all-time high. From not prioritising change management to poor leadership, he shares the most important payroll lessons for every HR, payroll leader and business owner to recognise.
| Published: 4 September 2022