Presenteeism can have a major impact on employees’ mental health
This World Wellbeing Week, it’s important to reflect on the need to take time out. The number of sick days UK employees take has recently fallen to a record low…
Subdued pay awards reveal impact of pandemic
In the three months to the end of May 2020 the median basic pay award is worth 2.2%, according to the latest findings from pay analysts XpertHR. As the UK…
Howden responds to Covid-19 pandemic with People First strategy
Howden is the retail broking arm of Hyperion Insurance Group and provides a range of specialist insurance and employee benefits solutions to clients around the world. Together with Howden One,…
Most Businesses Proceeding with International Expansion Plans, Undeterred by COVID-19, Reveals New CFO Survey
New research released by Globalization Partners and CFO Research, indicates that most businesses are undeterred by the impact of COVID-19 and are still moving forward with plans for new or…
Half of furloughed employees concerned about future prospects
Recent research shows that 54% of staff currently supported by the government’s furlough scheme are worried about their future and career prospects. The research, conducted by Adzuna, also found that…
Gartner HR Survey Finds 52% of Organisations’ Business Operations Are Continuing at a Reduced Level
A Gartner, Inc. survey of 172 HR leaders on June 9 found that 52% reported their organisation’s business operations are continuing at a reduced level due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Gender Inequality in Fortune 500: highest-paid female CEO earns $21,870,450, while highest-paid male CEO earns $780,345,147
Across the world, women continue to make their mark in businesses, with fights for equality taking place across all industries – however, it seems that at the top, there is…
Hospitality job vacancies double in a week as businesses plan to reopen
Demand for hospitality professionals more than doubled last week, up 134% in the week ending 21st June, while the rest of the UK reported a 4% drop in hiring. That’s…
Feeling the Benefits at Benenden Health
Zest Benefits has announced that its state-of-the-art employee benefits technology platform has been selected by UK healthcare provider, Benenden Health. A mutual, not-for-profit organisation, Benenden Health offers a wide range…
The “Roadmap to Recovery”: UK Construction After COVID-19
The Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) COVID-19 task force has published the “Roadmap to Recovery”, attempting to drive the recovery of the UK’s construction industry after the COVID-19 health crisis. With…