According to the Office for National Statistics, in February 2022, eight in ten workers who worked from home during the pandemic said that they planned to hybrid work in the future. This shift in work patterns brings more possibilities for cybercriminals to exploit weak spots in a business’ network.
| Published: 7 May 2023
The "work from anywhere" concept hasn’t quite taken off as expected. Uncertainty surrounding the logistics of WFA schemes, their impact on productivity – and whether they’re “really feasible?” – has lead to hesitancy from many employers, and they are missing out on the benefits as a result.
| Published: 6 May 2023
In the four years since burnout was recognised by the World Health Organisation as an occupational phenomenon, it’s become part of the HR language. How do we prevent burnout? How do we support employees experiencing burnout? Is burnout happening in my organisation? These are all questions in need of answers, but the solution is rarely simple.
| Published: 6 May 2023
There is no escaping the reality that modern society is a source of immense stress for employees. Living in a rapidly changing world filled with uncertainty takes a toll on all of us and as the cost of living crisis continues, more employees are likely to experience difficulties that impact their mental health - with the crisis hitting women and ethnic minority groups harder.
| Published: 5 May 2023
The future of the workplace will be shaped by new ways of working, and HR insights will be crucial for meeting changing employee needs. Find out five ways your company can attract and retain the best employees, according to Capterra UK research.
| Published: 5 May 2023
Steve Hollingsworth, Director, Covenco explores six ways how every organisation that collects, stores and processes data must always secure it, including when it is time to dispose of hardware and data-bearing assets.
| Published: 4 May 2023
Engagement surveys are a fantastic way to get real, current insight into how your people are feeling—and when combined with visible, ongoing commitment to open communication and dialogue backed up by you responding to employee concerns, it’s a package you simply can’t beat.
| Published: 4 May 2023
With April being Stress Awareness Month, we spoke to a selection of experts from some top technology brands who shared their opinions on raising awareness and breaking the stigma around stress. Discover the fantastic initiatives that are being driven at organisations such as Kyndryl, Signifyd and GWI, as well as how we can be doing more to foster employee wellbeing.
| Published: 3 May 2023
MANAGEMENT POTENTIAL AND CAPABILITY, FOR GENERATIONS, WAS TOO OFTEN PREDICATED ON INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWHOW, CHARISMA, TOUGHNESS AND AIR OF AUTHORITY. RARELY, IF EVER, WAS EMPATHY, PRAGMATISM, FAIRNESS AND UNDERSTANDING CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES. CONSEQUENTLY, THE OLD CLICHÉ “PEOPLE JOIN A COMPANY BUT LEAVE A MANAGER” CAME INTO HR PARLANCE. NOW, BARELY AN OUTLINE REMAINS FROM THE DEEPLY-DEFINED AND FOREBODING LINES OF COMMAND-AND-CONTROL.
| Published: 3 May 2023
Clare Price, Director of Clinical Services at Onebright, explores the importance of integrating mental health first aid in the workplace
| Published: 3 May 2023
