HR

Flexa, the platform known for connecting flexible companies, has released its latest Flexible Working Index, analysing data from 2023 to forecast significant work trends for 2024.

Twenty-one percent of employers express concerns about employees living with long-term chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, cancer, or multiple sclerosis, according to a study commissioned by GRiD, the group risk sector’s industry body.

Companies are under more pressure than ever to keep costs down, whether that’s through layoffs or reducing extraneous spending. And it appears that companies in big European cities have found an ingenious way to reduce workforce costs: paying fully remote workers up to 7.6% less.

With 2023 coming to a close, experts have given their opinions on the work trends that are set to be big in 2024.

Multinational companies must navigate a unique set of challenges and, as 2024 approaches, Global Benefits Management becomes essential to support both employees and the business, according to Towergate Health & Protection.

New research shows that well over half (56%) of Brits working in the tech sector will take less than a week off over Christmas.

The beginning of December marks the start of advent. For many this a period of joy. However, it also tends to be an incredibly busy, stressful, and worrying time with financial concerns, time pressures, and workload issues proving problematic.

The Office of National Statistics recently released a report indicating a notable shift in the way businesses approach work concepts. As of late November 2023, 18% of businesses are either implementing or planning to implement increased homeworking as a permanent business model.

Chris Combemale, CEO of the Data & Marketing Association (DMA UK) and Chair of the DPDI Business Advisory Group, discusses why the government’s proposed reforms will benefit businesses and their customers.

It can be difficult for businesses of any scale to navigate economic struggles, and allocating budgets to new hires is part of that difficulty. Our Talent Insights report from earlier this year showcased that almost a quarter of UK employees who were surveyed (22%) would leave their current role due to lack of career opportunities, and 17% would leave due to a lack of training opportunities provided.

Last month, the Government’s consultation into Occupational Health services for businesses closed. The consultation has many aims, but one of the main ones is to look at how we can eradicate long-term sickness and get people back into work.

There are around 28 million adults in the UK living with chronic pain. Pain has a huge impact on quality of life and work. Our PAW Toolkit developed at the University of Nottingham, aims to help employees with managing their condition and accessing help when it’s needed.

A recent report by the international mobility platform Localyze indicates that work relocation, whether for short or extended periods, enhances employee effectiveness and job satisfaction.

UKG, a provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, recently unveiled its forecast of 2024 HR Megatrends poised to redefine the global workplace. The detailed exposition of these trends will take place at the UKG Aspire conference in Las Vegas this week.

An alarming new study of workplace leaders describes an environment of unconscious fear in modern-day leadership, leading to toxic culture, stunted growth, performance and productivity, and decision inertia.

In the dynamic UK business environment, Sketch Labs has reported a remarkable twofold increase in the demand for ‘coworking space’ over the past five years. This trend highlights a significant shift towards remote and hybrid working models, with employees increasingly seeking flexible environments to harmonise their work and personal life.

A startup’s hiring process is part of its brand. Get it wrong, and it can damage your brand. Get it right, and it can propel your growth.

Only a fifth (21%) of employees say they have a very good understanding of all the health and wellbeing benefits they’re offered.

The number of employees voicing wellbeing concerns is on the rise, but a significant number of organisations and managers are ill-prepared to address them, according to new research from Mintago.

The majority (72%) of businesses are finding it difficult to retain top employees, with 22% admitting it’s very challenging, a new survey has revealed.