Updated PPE Regulations: What you need to know - HR News
WEBAlex Minett, Head of Product & Markets at CHAS explains what you need to know. The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 2022 come into force on 6 April 2022, updating the 1992 Regulations to extend employers’ and employees’ duties around PPE to a wider group of workers. PPE is defined as equipment that protects the user against ...
National Work Life Week: From the Great Resignation to the Great ...
WEBExperts considered the Great Resignation to be a knock-on effect of the coronavirus pandemic as people worldwide re-evaluated their lives. But with restrictions lifted and life returning to normal, resignations haven’t waned, and until the deeper-rooted factors causing workers to quit are addressed, the storm of resignations is unlikely to calm. More than 6.5 million Brits could resign
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WEBThe employees and industries whose mental health is most impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. Editorial Team, 3 weeks ago 4 min. Nuffield Health’s annual Healthier Nation Index survey has highlighted which UK workers have been most affected by the cost-of-living crisis. …. Trending Sickies alone costs UK £9Bn per year Don’t be caught ...
How to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day - HR News
WEBEmployee Appreciation Day will be celebrated in workplaces all over the UK tomorrow (Friday, 4 March, 2022). The celebratory day originates from the USA and was first launched in 1995. Now its held annually on the first Friday in March and it's increasingly embraced internationally as a day dedicated to recognising and thanking employees for.
The Importance of Employee Learning and Development
WEBLearning and development opportunities have a big influence on employee retention rates. In fact, one study has found that 94% of employees would stay at a company for longer if the business was investing in their career development. In addition, improving employee retention rates helps businesses save money. On average, it cost five times more ...
Survey Reveals HR Workers Are the Most Likely to Lie at Work
WEB83% of people working in HR said they lie in the workplace, making HR workers the most likely to lie at work, according to new research from office stationery and furniture suppliers, Viking. The study, which surveyed 2,000 British workers, sought to discover how often people lie at work and the type of lies they find acceptable.
Top 7 HR Certifications and Tests in the UK
WEBNavigating the dynamic realm of Human Resources (HR) in the UK, professionals like myself continually strive to elevate our skills and expertise through certifications and tests that authenticate our knowledge and proficiency. Amidst the vibrant business environment of the United Kingdom, the emphasis on HR professionals with cutting-edge insights and capabilities is paramount.
Why Healthy Eating Matters To Employers - HR News
WEBWhy healthy eating matters to employers. You are what you eat. It’s a cliche but it’s true. Employees who eat well tend to be healthier. As a result, they have fewer days off sick. What’s more, they tend to be more productive when they’re in the office. This is partly because they tend to have better energy levels and partly because ...
Busting The Myths Around Reference Checking - HR News
WEBMyth #2: Reference checking is time consuming and difficult to get right. Yes, the traditional phone-based reference checking method can be admin-heavy, frustrating and waste the time of already busy HR professionals. However, the process doesn’t have to be a burden. Using intuitive, technology-based solutions, organisations can conduct ...
Are UK businesses about to experience the great resignation?
WEBFollowing a recent study, which found almost one in four employees in the UK are considering quitting their job (38 per cent of those surveyed), one leading behavioural scientist says UK business need to be prepared for the great resignation. Lindsay Kohler, Lead Behavioral Scientist at employee engagement consultancy, scarlettabbott, says many people are reevaluating