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Civil servants campaign for four-day week

December 8, 2023

Via: Personnel Today

Staff have called for a pilot scheme involving more than 21,000 employees, and are backed by the 4 Day Week Campaign, which ran a successful trial in the private sector. Civil service union the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) […]


News

Google Settles Claims Related to Workplace Confidentiality Policy

December 6, 2023

Via: SHRM

Google recently settled a 2016 lawsuit alleging that it used illegal practices to stop employees from complaining about the workplace. The lawsuit claimed the company’s confidentiality policies were unlawful. The Mountain View, Calif.-based tech giant has about 187,000 workers. It […]


Workplace wellness

How to spot and tackle imposter syndrome in the workplace

December 6, 2023

Via: Personnel Today

Half of all UK adults have experienced imposter syndrome at work, and employers aren’t doing enough to tackle the issue. Imposter syndrome needs to be brought into the spotlight in workplace conversations, says Jill Whittaker, Managing Director of The Executive […]


News

DWP staff shortages harming mental health, claims union

December 5, 2023

Via: Personnel Today

The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has requested an urgent meeting with work and pensions secretary Mel Stride and DWP permanent secretary Peter Schofield to discuss what the union believes is a “staffing crisis” at the government department. PCS […]


Diversity & Inclusion

DEI training linked to better staff competence, work culture in healthcare

December 1, 2023

Via: HR Dive

In healthcare organizations with diversity, equity and inclusion training, 35% of workers saw an improvement in workplace culture during the past year, according to the 2023 State of Healthcare Training and Staff Development Report by Relias, a healthcare talent and […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

What Are ‘Deskless’ Employees?

December 1, 2023

Via: HR Hero

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, understanding the nuances of different employee classifications is crucial. Among these classifications are the terms “deskless,” “offline,” and “nonessential” employees. But what do they truly mean, and why are they significant? Let’s delve into the […]


Development & Evaluation, Engagement

How Formal Quarterly Check-Ins Boost Employee Engagement

November 28, 2023

Via: SHRM

In my most recent article, “Developing a Habit of Delivering Frequent but Informal Feedback,” I introduced Lindsay, an HR director at an aerospace manufacturing and design firm with 200 employees. Lindsay was concerned that her analytical, introverted management team may […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Unshackle Middle Managers to Thrive in the Future of Work

November 27, 2023

Via: SHRM

Middle management is one of the most maligned roles in an organization, and the job comes with a host of unique challenges. But it’s also one of the most important positions, helping turn an organization’s strategic vision into reality, guiding […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Working class employees earn £6k less a year

November 17, 2023

Via: Personnel Today

According to figures from the Social Mobility Foundation, today (17 November) marks Class Pay Gap Day, when those from lower socio-economic backgrounds essentially ‘work for free’ for the rest of the year. Professional workers from professional and managerial origins receive […]


Development & Evaluation, Engagement

Building Your Digital Onboarding Toolbox Now and In the Future

November 16, 2023

Via: HR Hero

Onboarding – the process of helping new employees become fully integrated, contributing members of an organization – is often thought of as one of the most important steps in HR management. Why? Because how HR managers handle a new hire’s […]


Research

Workplace Monitoring Via Video, GPS Has Legal Ramifications

November 15, 2023

Via: SHRM

With more employers monitoring workers with cameras and GPS trackers, federal regulators and states have taken steps to strengthen employee privacy rights. Some employers rely on cameras that record employees and customers throughout company property. Elsewhere, employees have GPS trackers […]


Development & Evaluation, Engagement

Unveiling the Hidden Job Market: Exploring Alternative Recruiting Channels

November 14, 2023

Via: HR Hero

In today’s fiercely competitive job market, the quest for talent has evolved into a strategic battlefield for organizations across industries. Amidst this intense competition, a hidden facet of the job market has gained prominence: the enigmatic realm known as the […]


Software

HR and talent in the era of AI

November 13, 2023

Via: HR Dive

The emergence of generative AI and foundation models has revolutionized the way businesses, across industries, operate at this current inflection point. This is especially true in the HR function, which has been pushed to the forefront of the new AI […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Regulator withdraws holiday pay brief for staffing providers

November 10, 2023

Via: Personnel Today

Last week, the Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), the licensing body for organisations that provide workers to other employers in the UK, published a briefing note that set out its position on the treatment of holiday pay and how […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

What Do You Do When an Employee Resigns, Then Asks to Stay?

November 9, 2023

Via: SHRM

If an employee resigns, then rescinds the request, the employer has a choice: Do they want the worker to stay or go? If the employer determines they want the employee to stay, they should find out why the worker wanted […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Exploring Employers’ Role in Easing Employees’ Financial Stress

November 8, 2023

Via: HR Hero

It’s hard for employees to focus on work when financial worries are weighing them down. And statistics show that student loan debt is at the root of many workers’ troubles. The pandemic brought about a temporary reprieve in student loan […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

To avoid talent shortages, emphasize skill development, Udemy says

November 7, 2023

Via: HR Dive

As 2024 approaches, employers need to emphasize skills investment and train up their workers to anticipate the growth of generative artificial intelligence, according to Udemy’s 2024 Global Learning & Skills Trends Report, released Nov. 1. Without investment, employers may be […]


News

Conservative group takes aim at DEI policies of 3 major airlines

November 6, 2023

Via: HR Dive

On Nov. 2, the day after it called for an EEOC inquiry into the airlines’ DEI practices, America First Legal filed a race and sex discrimination complaint with the agency against NASCAR and Rev Racing, according to its press release. […]


Diversity & Inclusion

Confront Ageism to Create a Workplace Where All Generations Thrive

November 6, 2023

Via: SHRM

How long do you want to live? That’s the question Sonia Aranza, CEO and principal consultant at Aranza Communications, posed during a session on ageism at the SHRM INCLUSION 2023 conference on Nov. 1 in Savannah, Ga. “Deep inside, we […]


Software

Global Payroll Services: Challenges, Solutions and Best Practices

November 3, 2023

Via: Spark

Efficient and compliant global payroll services are now table stakes for international organizations. To retain staff and build a positive market reputation, enterprises need payroll processes that ensure employees are paid accurately and on time every time. As ADP’s Global […]