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Gen Z ‘less open to workplace romance’ than older generations
Younger workers are less accepting of office relationships than previous generations, as only half (50%) of Gen Z workers think meeting a partner at work is socially acceptable, according to new research. A study of over 2,000 UK adults by dating app happn found that...
Five years later: employers ‘still grappling with effects of Covid’
Many employers in the UK are still adjusting to the long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic five years after the first lockdown on 23 March 2020 according to the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development. The pandemic impacted businesses and...
One in four young workers consider quitting as economic inactivity grows, study finds
A majority of businesses have reported an increase in people leaving the workforce, with 63 percent saying economic inactivity is directly affecting productivity and financial performance, according to a new study. The research, by professional services network PwC,...
Fear and blame: 40% of IT leaders ‘too afraid to acknowledge mistakes’
A culture of fear and blame is affecting IT workplaces, with 40 percent of IT leaders admitting they are too afraid to acknowledge mistakes, according to new research The study, by digital transformation provider Adaptavist, surveyed 400 IT leaders across the UK, US...
Workplace recognition: women ‘feel less appreciated at work than men’
There is a disparity in workplace recognition between men and women in the UK - and it impacts business, according to new research. The findings show that 30 percent of women feel underappreciated at work, compared to 20 percent of men. According to the Reward Gateway...
HR professionals ‘increasingly open’ to AI adoption
A growing number of HR professionals in the UK are open to using artificial intelligence (AI) in their work, according to WorkBuzz’s latest State of Employee Engagement Report. The research, which surveyed over 640 HR professionals, including 335 from the UK, found...
UK employees ‘want meaningful in-person collaboration’ over mandated office days
UK office workers value in-person collaboration when it adds clear benefits, but do not want employers to enforce additional office days beyond current hybrid arrangements. New research from LinkedIn found that 79 percent of UK office workers believe it is fair for...
UK economy ‘set to lose £132.6m’ to inefficient recruitment processes
Large UK businesses could see at least £132.6 million in lost productivity in 2025 due to inefficient recruitment processes and unfilled vacancies, according to a new report. The study, conducted by PageGroup’s Enterprise Solutions team in partnership with the Centre...
‘Nearly a third’ of employees use artificial intelligence at work
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly integrated into UK workplaces, with nearly one-third of employees already using AI in some capacity. According to new research from independent professional services firm LawDeb, 29 percent of UK employees have adopted...
HR Strategy Analysis
Beverlie Wilkinson: Making HR look good – a coach’s perspective on strategic partnerships
As an executive coach working with multiple organisations over the years, I've witnessed firsthand how coaching partnerships can transform HR's impact. My mission has always been simple: ‘make HR look good’. In today's complex business environment, where HR teams face...
Georgina Waite: The UK must back business mentoring
HR professionals play a crucial role in shaping company culture, employee engagement and leadership development. Yet, one often-overlooked tool that can significantly improve workplace performance and wellbeing is professional business mentoring. Business mentoring is...
Mark Leisegang: What HR leaders can learn from Six Nations rugby players
A physically and psychologically demanding game, rugby is one of the toughest sporting challenges. As we all sit back on our sofas to watch the Six Nations Championship, have we ever considered what it’s actually like to be on the field? Enduring constant contact,...
Bar Huberman: Work-life balance – a must-have for business success
The CEO of BrewDog recently made headlines by criticising the concept of work-life balance, controversially saying it was invented by people who hate their jobs. Watt later said that these views were intended only for entrepreneurs, but his perspective has sparked a...
Matt Paese: Why leaders are struggling with confidence and how lessons from elite athletes might help
The last few years have been challenging for business leaders. They have had to navigate numerous complex issues, from pandemic-induced operational changes to rapidly rising costs due to inflation. Leaders are feeling immense pressure to increase productivity and...
Fiona Young: How EAs are redefining their roles with AI & automation
Executive Assistants (EAs) are on the brink of a huge shift, and I'm here for it. Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn't just a “nice to have” - it's rewriting the rulebook for what it means to be an EA. I spent a number of years in this very role, and after making the...
Sheila Flavell: Why there’s no space for ageism in today’s workplace
Age discrimination in the workplace is often swept under the rug, manifesting through biased hiring practices, limited opportunities for older workers or assumptions that younger workers are more suited to a role. Yet by sidelining older workers, businesses risk...
Andrew Day: Dancing in the triangle – what really matters in complex change and transformation
The success rate of complex organisation development projects involving strategic, structural, and cultural change tends to be low. Research by McKinsey suggests that only around 30% of complex change projects achieve their goals. There are a multitude of reasons why...
Luca Saracino: Payroll secrets – Turning operational obstacles into business wins
To many, payroll appears seamless, especially after deploying all the necessary digital and automated solutions into the business. Business leaders and their teams often assume that these tech upgrades mark the end of the challenges. But the truth is, the journey...
Luke Shipley: Balancing the risk with return to work mandates
Is 2025 the year we do away with hybrid working and return to the office full time? Some large enterprises would certainly have you think so, with the likes of Santander, PwC, Amazon, Lloyds Bank, JP Morgan, and WPP all implementing Return-to-Office (RTO) mandates...
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