Tag Archives: Employment
5 interesting recruitment facts and what they mean for employers and job seekers
We might not have a Prime Minister or a clue what’s going on with Brexit and summer has so far been a complete washout but at least the current jobs market is something to get excited about. According to data … Continue reading
The rise of remote working and its benefits
In recent years we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of people working from home. While some companies have been quick to jump on the bandwagon, others have been slow on the uptake because they fear the repercussions. While … Continue reading
Workplace health problems are costing Britain £77.5bn a year
A survey carried out by the insurance provider, Vitality has revealed that health-related lost productivity in Britain’s workplaces is costing the UK economy an incredible £77.5bn a year. The report in question, titled Britain’s Healthiest Workplace, also revealed a sharp … Continue reading
Why we need diversity in the workplace
Diversity in the workplace has been a hot topic for quite some time now. With so many discussions taking place about it in the media and on company boards, it would be natural to assume that this is an area … Continue reading
The perks which can stop your employees from quitting
With so much to think about when it comes to recruitment and the day-to-day running of a business, benefits are something which are often overlooked by employers. As well as being a fantastic way to attract quality candidates to your … Continue reading
UK employment rate hits record figures
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that the number of people in employment in the UK has reached a record 32.7 million. Although the country is facing a period of uncertainly, the 76.1% employment rate experienced … Continue reading
How to avoid making a bad hire
Recruitment is difficult to get right and sometimes no matter how thorough you are throughout the process, a candidate you thought would be the perfect fit, isn’t. While this can and does happen from time-to-time, if you’re regularly left doubting … Continue reading
Heavy workloads and lack of development is taking a toll on employee happiness
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) UK Working Lives survey, many of us feel overworked and are lacking opportunities to progress in our careers. More specifically, it was found that overall happiness is being dragged down … Continue reading
The importance of soft skills in the workplace
When screening candidates during the recruitment process, most companies will look at qualifications and experience. While these are of course very important, something that organisations often overlook is soft skills. What are soft skills? Soft skills are general attributes that … Continue reading
Nine in 10 UK workers say they’ve been affected by mental health issues
According to research carried out by the consultancy firm, Accenture, an incredible 90% of UK workers have experienced mental health issues. The survey which was carried out in October 2018 through the YouGov Omnibus service, revealed the different ways in … Continue reading
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