Most business decision makers in the UK admit that their organisation will suffer from a cyber security breach at some point. They also anticipate that to recover from a breach would cost upwards of £1.2 million on average for their organisation, the highest figure globally. This is according to a new Risk:Value 2016 report from global […]
It might not seem like it this week, but warmer weather is right around the corner. However, your energy levels are probably still suffering at the hands of cold, dark days. But leadership expert Jan Hills has eight tips designed to help you boost the energy on your team. Enhance your relationships While it’s important […]
France is set to give workers the ‘right to disconnect’ from work emails outside of their contracted hours in a bid to ease pressure and offer a better work-life balance. Workers will be able to ignore telephone calls and emails from their bosses during evenings and weekends in an attempt to help them have more […]
Around half of organisations (49%) are decreasing their paper consumption, according to new research, despite just 22% of businesses having an environmental policy to reduce paper use. While 20% of respondents in the AIIM study ‘Paper-Free Progress: measuring outcomes’ say that consumption of paper is increasing in their organisation, the 2015 net of 29% compares favourably with 23% net […]
A new employee benefit – enabling employees in the UK to take control of their finances, especially those who are experiencing difficulties managing their debt – is now available to one million people across the country. SalaryFinance offers UK businesses an employee benefit allowing staff to consolidate their existing personal debts and repay them via […]
Imagine you’re a member of a workplace group asked via email to evaluate an idea. Do you supply your thoughts quickly? Or take time before responding? Your best approach depends on your status within the group, suggests new research from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. “If you’re low on the totem pole, […]
A study by Morgan Pryce, London-based commercial property agents, reveals that 50% of UK workers are open to the prospect of office romance. The 2016 study asked those of working age (between 16-65 years) within London and surrounding boroughs if they would consider looking for romance at work. More than half of those under 34 […]
New research reveals that British employees are, on the whole, happy at work, with a third feeling inspired to succeed every day and 70% feeling positive more than three days a week. This counters a common misconception that we’re a nation of disgruntled employees pushing paper. Ahead of the second Employee Motivation Day on 25 […]
Almost half of British women say they are not getting enough sleep and don’t feel well-rested when they wake up (43% and 48%). According to the findings from a survey of more than 4,100 UK adults supported by the Sleep Apnoea Trust Association (SATA) and conducted by YouGov for ResMed Ltd, women are more likely […]
Clarizen, producer of collaborative work management software, recently announced survey results that show UK workers spend as much as 30% of their working week (assuming a 40-hour week) preparing for and attending status meetings – on average 11.5 hours per week. Preparing for these meetings often takes as long as the meetings themselves. 65% of […]
Employers are increasingly deciding that the safest course of action is to assume annual pension contribution allowances are limited to £10,000 for higher paid staff to avoid the risk of unexpected tax charges, leading employee benefits consultancy Portus warns. It says employers are worried their staff could face tax charges before it is too late […]
With the end of the tax year approaching and the reduction to the Annual and Lifetime Allowances (AA/LTA) to be implemented from 6 April, just 3% of employers are offering specific support for staff impacted by the change, according to the latest research from Close Brothers Asset Management. In the Budget in March last year, […]
On average companies review 21 CVs before extending an offer for an accounting and finance role, according to new research by specialist recruitment firm Robert Half. However, one in 20 firms will review on average 100 CVs before making a job offer. The research highlights the importance many employers still place on traditional CVs and […]
A new retirement report by insurance provider Royal London warns that those entering the workforce now will have no choice but to work into their late 70s in order to retire with a similar pension to their parents’ generation. The study, titled The Death of Retirement, looks at how long people will have to remain […]
Modern open-plan offices can be difficult to manage. With different generations working in the same space, not everybody will find the layout to be the most conducive to their way of doing things. MashableUK recently came up with four great tips for managers to make their environment more productive. 1 Discuss the office design One […]
We recently reported that productivity can be increased by having a clean office or adding a splash of colour with art. But in terms of the business as a whole, the experts at smallbusiness.co.uk say going green is the best way to boost performance. Energy efficient offices cut bills by 20% Energy-efficient equipment can reduce […]
Campaign launches to end disadvantage in youth recruitment and help companies attract the best young talent Negative experiences with recruitment hurt corporate reputations with one in three young people finding the process of applying for jobs difficult. Of those, one in five are put off that company and one in ten off the sector completely. […]
We spend a lot of time with our colleagues. While some you can consider friends, others are just, well… annoying. And the Fast Company has captured the most annoying person at the office so well in a single video. In the video, “Carol” has some maddening features that make her intolerable, including: Taking your snacks […]
