Gender pay gap is defined upon entry into the jobs market, setting the scene for the rest of the rest of women’s careers. New research from Milkround has revealed females entering the workforce are suffering from imposter syndrome, with lower salary expectations and a lack of confidence, which could be costing them their dream job and affecting their career opportunities.
| Published: 27 October 2018
Almost three-quarters of national companies continue to ask about criminal records at job application stage, new research shows. Unlock, the national charity for people with convictions, has today published new research that shows the vast majority of national companies continuing to have criminal record declarations as a core part of their initial job application forms.
| Published: 27 October 2018
We all know how difficult it is to work when we're tired but are you aware of the effects on others? Everyone knows that after a bad night’s sleep, the next day at work is a real drag. Coffee becomes a lifeline as you battle to keep your eyes open, struggling to read that project brief or presentation.
| Published: 26 October 2018
When companies hit hard times, it’s often immediately clear how successful their employee retention strategies are. The leadership team will either see staff dig in deep or, alternatively, they will see a number of people leave the business feeling like the grass could be greener elsewhere.
| Published: 26 October 2018
HR professionals in large UK enterprises tend to overestimate employee satisfaction when it comes to rewards and benefits programmes. Comparing perceptions between HR departments and the general workforce, the survey found that just around half of employees stated they are happy with the benefits offered by their company.
| Published: 25 October 2018
Africa is an increasingly attractive business destination. Driven by ambitious objectives and the lure of new markets, more and more international companies are looking to expand into the continent. While the opportunities that await are real, there are a number of legal, operational and HR challenges that can make Africa a daunting destination.
| Published: 25 October 2018
Employers in the aviation industry face a particular set of challenges in dealing with sexual harassment reports from employees, both on and off duty. This article sets out their duties and potential liabilities. It also highlights possible legislative developments in this area.
| Published: 24 October 2018
Being perceived as strategic and ‘always in control’ may have been the holy grail for leaders of the past, but increasingly, they need to be inspiring coaches and communicators, not hiding behind statistics and data.
| Published: 24 October 2018
It is thought that people suffering from chronic pain, spasticity, nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy, as well as drug-resistant epilepsy, will be first in with a chance to be prescribed cannabis, with a recent article in the British Medical Journal saying it could be of use in cases like these.
| Published: 23 October 2018
Tech City UK’s Tech Nation 2017 survey found that 50 per cent of the nation’s digital tech community believed the shortage of skilled talent was the biggest challenge facing the industry. It’s becoming abundantly clear that there needs to be a shift in the way the technology sector operates to encourage fresh talent into the industry. But, what can be done?
| Published: 23 October 2018
