The search term, how to get a promotion has received a 2.600% rise within the last month alone. Such an uplift reflects the desire of the UKs workforce to further their careers in 2022. Heading for promotion is a great way to make your way up the career ladder, but it can be disheartening if […]
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Lisa Carter
The reasons why you may not have won that promotion
How to nip ‘presenteeism’ in the bud to avoid rising absenteeism in 2022
New research from Canada Life has revealed that a third (35%) of UK adults have continued to work while feeling unwell in the past 18 months, rising to almost half (46%) among those aged 18-34 years. They also found that almost one-third (32%) of those working from home felt more pressure regarding presenteeism – where […]
New Year’s Resolutions that employers need to make to support their staff during the pandemic
As the emergence of another COVID-19 variant means employers head in to 2022 with yet more uncertainty, GRiD, the industry body for the group risk protection sector, offers three employee benefit related New Year’s resolutions that make good business sense during the unpredictability of a pandemic: Think the unthinkable The pandemic has fundamentally changed the old ‘it […]
Research suggests that men need menopause workplace support too…
Almost three quarters (74%) of HR leaders believe that all male employees should be encouraged to better understand menopause to support their menopausal colleagues according to new research from Peppy, the digital health platform. Menopause is not just an issue for certain individuals, its impact can be felt right across an organisation: low mood, poor concentration, […]
Travel Counsellors announce strategic partnership with GlobalStar
Travel Counsellors has announced a new strategic partnership with GlobalStar Travel Management. Delivering bespoke corporate and leisure travel services since 1994, Travel Counsellors is an independent travel company with over 1,900 travel franchisees across six countries – the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa and UAE. This new partnership allows the company to deliver uncompromised personal service and market expertise […]
Is Working from Home or the Office Better for Employee Wellbeing?
For many businesses, the past 18 months have represented a huge shift in the way they operate. As a result, we’re now in a world of hybrid and flexible working. This move to flexible working has been hailed as a step forward for health and wellbeing in the workplace. But it has also ignited a […]
Planning a virtual Xmas lunch? Nearly half of Brits would rather skip lunch than eat on camera…
Brits are still struggling to cope with remote lunches, with nearly half (45%) skipping lunch because they feel uncomfortable eating on camera. A new study on the modern lunchtime of 180 businesses, commissioned by Just Eat for Business, found that many are struggling to come to terms with on/off camera lunches, with four in five (85%) admitting […]
Why rewarding staff is more important than ever this year
With more than three quarters (76.4%) of UK professionals intending to look for a new job in 2022 according to a new survey by CV-Library, Adrian Lewis, Commercial Director at Activ People HR advises that rewarding staff and showing appreciation could be key to retention and has never been more important this festive season. This follows a […]
How to have a relaxing Christmas (and ensure your team members do, too)
By Daniel Rabbie, CEO of GetBusy… For millions of us the world over, Christmas is not the relaxing time it once was. The demands of home and work can have a huge impact on our festive build up; whether it be dashing through crowds to pick up the most wanted gift of the year, packing the […]
Meetings Industry Association reacts to the Government’s Plan B
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has reacted to the Prime Minister’s Plan B announcement. Kerrin MacPhie, Chief Executive of the mia, said: “Based on the latest scientific data we understand that the Plan B restrictions will need to be put in place, to help reduce the transmission of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. “However, this […]
How to support staff and colleagues during the festive season
The NHS Confederation has warned that mental health problems are growing at an ‘alarming’ rate in England, with one in six adults having experienced some form of depression in summer 2021, exacerbated by the pandemic. Mark Fosh, Divisional Director at Howden offers: “The festive season is meant to be a wonderful time of year; however, it […]
Home deliveries during Zoom calls – what do you do…?
According to new research, more than a third (34%) of people working from home in the UK have surreptitiously turned off their camera during a work video call and sneaked away to receive a home delivery. It rises to nearly half (42%) of people under 35. One in five (18%) have exited a work call […]
The top five worst WFH habits being brought into the office
New research from Kadence has revealed the bad habits that people are noticing in their colleagues since returning to the office. While many workers have become used to working from home over the past 21 months, the survey of 2,000 UK and US office workers suggests that some forget that they’re not at home. From […]
A tasty bit of advice: Why all businesses should think more about PIES
By Neil Bradbrook, MD of Ahead Business Consulting… As a Lancashire lad, it would be strange if I were not a fan – not to say an aficionado – of pies; I remember many a happy moment munching on a steak pudding from Greenhalgh’s of Bolton. But, while I am happy to make the case […]
Employers upped benefits during the pandemic – but many staff did not feel supported
Despite a majority of companies (69%) increasing their benefit spend considerably during the pandemic, just half (55%) of employees felt they received the support they needed at the right time. The latest Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) report, The Digital Revolution – Accelerated approaches to employee reward, wellbeing and engagement, shows a clear disconnect between what companies are […]
These are the ‘little wins’ that get us through the week
A study of 2,000 adults has revealed the signs that things are going your way – including getting an unexpected pay rise and arriving late for a train, but discovering it’s been delayed. Other ‘punch the air moments’ include having a good hair day, enjoying sunshine on your day off, and discovering an old item […]
Origin’All Launches at IBTM with Sustainable Community Zone
IBTM last week saw the launch of a new community focused social enterprise for the meetings and events industry – Origin’All. The company works with local, destination-specific suppliers to create more authentic meeting and incentive programmes, ensuring that the value of the meeting stays within the local community while enriching the experience for delegates. As […]
Heat up your business lunch meetings with Yolk
A new fine dining delivery service is now bringing London’s best restaurants to businesses. Yolk launched just a few weeks ago and boasts an industry-first heating system delivering the city’s best restaurants to corporates as the chefs intend – perfectly presented, fresh and hot. The heating plate technology and specially trained riders that act like waiters ensure […]
