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Working ourselves sick: employers need to do more to battle presenteeism
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Working ourselves sick: employers need to do more to battle presenteeism

As the seasons change, many Brits will be experiencing colds, coughs, and flus over the next few weeks. Working while sick, otherwise known as presenteeism, costs employers around £24 billion annually, according to Deloitte, due to reduced productivity, prolonged illnesses and leaving employees to work through a reduced capacity.

HR 9 hours ago
One in three Gen Z professionals now ask AI before their manager
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One in three Gen Z professionals now ask AI before their manager

AI is increasingly becoming the workplace’s first line of support, with a third (33%) of Gen Z professionals now using AI tools for work-related questions before asking their manager or colleagues, according to new findings from global talent solutions partner Robert Walters.

HR 2 days ago
Building confidence early: why employers must invest in the next generation
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Building confidence early: why employers must invest in the next generation

Recent research – conducted by social research agency Hark – has revealed a troubling trend: one in 10 children report feeling a complete lack of confidence about their ability to build a future career by the time they reach Year 9. Meanwhile, employers are witnessing a growing number of Gen Z professionals struggling to adapt in the workplace, grappling with confidence issues, uncertainty, and a lack of direction that can ultimately derail early careers.

HR 2 days ago
Job hugging: a new workplace reality we must address
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Job hugging: a new workplace reality we must address

Another season, another HR buzzword, welcome to the age of ‘Job Hugging’. Between mass redundancies, a tough job market, and low pay growth, employee behaviour has fundamentally shifted away from the apathy of quiet quitting and into fear mode. Today’s workforce is holding tight to their current roles out of a desire for stability amid uncertainty.

HR 2 days ago
Workplace absence levels soar to two working weeks per employee
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Workplace absence levels soar to two working weeks per employee

UK employees were off sick for nearly two full working weeks (9.4 days) on average in the last 12 months. This is a significant jump compared to pre-pandemic levels (5.8 days), and 7.8 days in 2023 when this survey was last carried out.

HR 3 days ago
Your next hire won't need a paycheck – but will need a teammate
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Your next hire won't need a paycheck – but will need a teammate

Microsoft laid off 9,000 workers, citing artificial intelligence (AI) developments. Goldman Sachs announced it is deploying digital co-workers to enhance human performance and drive productivity. One story grabs headlines. The other reveals the future. 

HR 4 days ago
The resignation ripple: how one exit can shake an entire SMB
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The resignation ripple: how one exit can shake an entire SMB

New research from HiBob, the company behind Bob, the HR platform transforming how organisations operate in the modern world of work, reveals how one resignation at a small or medium sized business (SMB) can destabilise an entire company. 

HR 2 weeks ago
Bridging the gap: smarter strategies for workplace mental health
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Bridging the gap: smarter strategies for workplace mental health

Over the past few years, it’s been encouraging to see organisations investing more heavily than ever in mental health support. Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), wellbeing apps, occupational health, and private medical insurance are becoming the norm, not the exception. And yet, despite all this provision, we still see high rates of absenteeism, presenteeism, and a troubling number of employees falling through the cracks.

HR 2 weeks ago
Why SMEs need to stop ‘app-maxxing’ and choose balance
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Why SMEs need to stop ‘app-maxxing’ and choose balance

Every so often, a new trend takes over social media. Recently, TikTok has been filled with people talking about ‘fibremaxxing’, a health craze where people dramatically increase their fibre intake. The idea comes from a good place – fibre is important for health – but too much can do more harm than good.

HR 3 weeks ago
Gen Alpha is at the door – is your workplace ready?
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Gen Alpha is at the door – is your workplace ready?

Born from 2010 onwards, Generation Alpha is the first to be raised entirely in the 21st century. They’ve never known a world without smartphones, AI, or social media. They understood ‘Skip Ad’ before they could read, were using global gaming platforms before they became teenagers, and they’ll begin entering the workforce from next year.

HR 3 weeks ago
How SMEs lose a day a week to admin and what to do about it
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How SMEs lose a day a week to admin and what to do about it

If you run or manage a small business, chances are you didn’t get into it for the admin.

HR 4 weeks ago
Building a future-ready workforce: why stackable skills are the key to SME success
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Building a future-ready workforce: why stackable skills are the key to SME success

While the UK's skills shortages have persisted during the last few years, recent data has revealed a promising improvement. Skills shortage vacancies fell from 36% in 2022, to 27% in 2024, according to the Department for Education's latest Employer Skills Survey.

HR 1 month ago
Translating enterprise HR strategies for SMB success
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Translating enterprise HR strategies for SMB success

The CIPD reports competition for well-qualified talent increased over the past year, with over half (56%) of organisations experienced retention challenges. With the battle for talent heating up, small and medium businesses (SMBs) find themselves competing for the same talent as big enterprises – turning to their playbooks to give themselves an edge.

HR 1 month ago
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The new rules of work: how to build an AI-proof career

Entry-level jobs are slowly whittling away, as recent grads struggle to get hired in a decreasing number of corporate positions. AI has begun its workforce domination, and young professionals are going to have to adapt to a new way of working – and thinking – in order to stand out. 

HR 1 month ago
Moving beyond static staffing structures: building a dynamic, agile workforce
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Moving beyond static staffing structures: building a dynamic, agile workforce

Today’s world of work has evolved well beyond the days when permanent, full-time employment was the archetype of workforce planning. The focus has shifted from maintaining fixed employment structures to building flexible systems that can readily absorb skills and talent on demand, unbound by geographical boundaries.

HR 1 month ago
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Hiring your dopamine match: strengths-based recruiting for lean teams
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Hiring your dopamine match: strengths-based recruiting for lean teams

In the early days of a startup, hiring feels like building the plane mid-flight. You need people, fast. But not just any people.

HR 1 month ago
5 ways to transform your team by transforming yourself
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5 ways to transform your team by transforming yourself

Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace Report 2025 reveals that employee engagement has fallen once again, for only the second time in the past 12 years. An engaged and thriving workforce starts at the top and, as a leader, your actions can set the tone for your entire team. In a startup environment, where teams may be more founder-led, the actions, habits and processes of this leader are even more important.

HR 1 month ago
Future-proof your scaleup with a winning talent strategy
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Future-proof your scaleup with a winning talent strategy

You need to bring in diverse talent from the outset, and not in the way that you might think.

HR 1 month ago
How to keep distributed teams connected and engaged
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How to keep distributed teams connected and engaged

Despite the ongoing return to office movement, hybrid and remote roles are still in high demand. In fact, our data at Flexa shows that demand for hybrid roles has increased by 50% since the start of the year. This means that startups offering these types of flexible working arrangements will have a competitive edge when it comes to attracting talent.

HR 1 month ago
The power of praise: how recognition strengthens psychological safety at work
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The power of praise: how recognition strengthens psychological safety at work

The 24th of July marked International Safe Places to Work Day, which promotes the importance of psychological safety in the workplace. This means employees feel wholly free to be themselves, expressing their ideas and opinions without fear of humiliation or retribution.

HR 1 month ago

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