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Top 5 Ways to stay productive when working from Home
As many companies adopted a hybrid model of working after the pandemic, the ways in which employees remain engaged with their jobs have shifted. Although there is a myriad of documented benefits to hybrid working, allowing for more flexibility and a more comfortable working environment, remote working can be at times isolating and distracting. Remaining engaged and productive whilst working from home is a delicate balance that many employees struggle to strike – with research stating that employees working primarily from home reported feeling twice as unengaged as those working in an office.
2 Jun 2023 · 3 min read
The UK Industries seeing the biggest increase in wages
New research has revealed the UK industries that have had the biggest increase in wages, with Mining and Quarrying coming out on top.
30 May 2023 · 2 min read
The Power of Soft Skills in Today’s Dynamic Job Market
As the job market continues to evolve, the importance of possessing a diverse set of skills cannot be overstated. While technical skills remain critical, an increasing emphasis is being placed on soft skills, which are often seen as the cornerstone of effective collaboration and communication. In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of soft skills and how they contribute to success in the modern workforce.
26 May 2023 · 3 min read
Why are more than six in 10 people not taking all of their annual leave?
According to a recent survey, one in 10 UK workers says they didn’t take all of their annual leave last year because they felt pressured by management.
26 May 2023 · 4 min read
Employees more likely to stay if they can explore internal jobs
More than half of employees say that being able to explore internal career opportunities would make them more likely to stay at an organisation, but some encounter ‘talent hoarding’ managers that make finding out about in-house roles difficult, research has found.
17 May 2023 · 4 min read
A third of office workers under 40 admit to “quiet quitting
The number of employees wanting control over where they work has remained consistent since Ivanti’s 2022 Everywhere Workplace Report – 71%, but the research finds that employers and employees remain locked in a struggle about who gets to define the time, location and manner of work.
16 May 2023 · 4 min read
Sexual harassment whistleblower reports in financial services firms more than triple in past year
The number of whistle-blower reports made to the Financial Conduct Authority regarding sexual harassment more than tripled in the past year from three in 2020-21 to 10* in 2021-22, says Fox & Partners, the employment and partnership law specialists.
16 May 2023 · 3 min read