Top 20 most important skills and attributes of a good manager revealed
New research by HR software provider Ciphr reveals the top 20 most important qualities of a good manager, according to UK employees
| Published: 4 September 2023
Half of UK employees regularly work unpaid overtime
Half of UK employees are regularly working unpaid overtime, according to new research by HR software provider Ciphr
| Published: 19 August 2023
The shocking scale and frequency of Business Cybercrime revealed
A new statistics report from the Independent Advisor highlights the shocking costs and frequency of cybercrime attacks on businesses in the US and UK.
| Published: 27 June 2023
What’s behind the surge in “bleisure travel” ?
Business travel is predicted to surge and bleisure travel has taken off, according to the Global Rescue Spring 2023 Travelers Sentiment and Safety Survey. Seventy percent of business travelers responding say their work-related travel will match or exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2023. The majority of business travelers taking the survey (65%) will include bleisure travel, adding extra days to their business trip for personal or leisure activities.
| Published: 29 May 2023
Beard ban for Police Scotland raises questions about discrimination
Whilst businesses are able to implement a dress code to suit their needs and responsibilities, forcing an employee to look a certain way or wear certain items of clothing can, in some cases, amount to indirect discrimination.
| Published: 11 May 2023
Recruitment gets tougher as workers are less likely to move
The findings highlight workers’ concerns around job security, with cost-of-living increases and the threat of a recession making it more likely that they will stay in their current role.
| Published: 23 February 2023
Revealed: The best cities in the UK for job opportunities
New research by HR software provider Ciphr reveal the best cities in the UK for job opportunities in 2023
| Published: 7 February 2023
Teacher strikes could cost businesses millions
Employers should start conversations with their staff now to see what arrangements will need to be made in the wake of the strikes.
| Published: 19 January 2023
Ignore people’s values and watch attrition spike
New research has revealed that a business’s values are now the most important consideration to employees. A devastating 58% of employees who don't feel their current employer shares their values are considering leaving in the next 12 months.
| Published: 16 January 2023
Many businesses at risk going into ‘perma-crisis’ mode
As the acute impacts of the pandemic subside in many countries, organisations worldwide are still set to encounter significant risks in 2023. Experts predict that global risks have the potential to decrease productivity levels, as the cost-of-living crisis and difficult security situation affect employees. That’s according to findings of the International SOS Risk Outlook 2023 report and updated global risk map, which utilise data on the medical and security environment of countries around the world with rankings from “Insignificant” to “Extreme” levels of risk.
| Published: 31 December 2022