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.

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.

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.

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.

Michael Doolin, Founder and Group Managing Director of Clover HR gives startups effective, simple and affordable advice to maximise their chances of hiring top talent.  

New research from talent management platform Employment Hero lays bare the struggle SMEs face when attempting to hire.

Gen Z employees – aged 16 to 24 – are more likely to leave an organisation if they don’t receive frequent managerial feedback and communication (73%), compared to other non-Gen Z employees (52%). That’s according to a survey by StaffCircle, the all-in-one Employee Success Platform.

Year after year, a new cohort of fresh graduates enter the job market, seeking to put their newly found skills and knowledge to good use. As a startup, you may be sceptical of hiring fresh graduates straight out of university. Perhaps you feel like they don’t have enough experience. Or you don’t have the time and resources to properly train graduates.

In a post-pandemic world, remote working has become commonplace. Many companies allow staff to work from home at least some of the time.

Worrying about the wellbeing of overseas employees is what keeps employers awake at night, according to Towergate Health & Protection.

On World Mental Health Day, International SOS, one of the world's leading health and security risk services companies, puts a spotlight on the increasing importance of mental health resilience for global workforces.

Almost 1 in 5 (18%) employees globally have knowingly ‘Worked from Anywhere’ (i.e., remotely from a different country) without telling their employer over the past 12 months, yet business leaders believe only 7% of their employees have done so.

As a scaleup, you've proven your business model. But now, as you shift your focus to expansion, your success depends on your ability to attract, retain, and develop a talented workforce. A poorly thought-out hiring strategy can lead to extra time pressures on the team, low morale, and reputational risk - factors that can easily be mitigated with the right plan in place.

A new research report by Arctic Shores, the task-based psychometric assessment provider, has revealed that the adoption of Generative AI is already embedded among today's early careers population, with 7 in 10 of respondents expecting to use ChatGPT while completing a job application or assessment in the next 12 months, and 17% already using it.

How long will we continue working from home if Zoom, the poster child of remote working, has ordered its employees to return to the office?

A new UK-based platform has launched to offer greater transparency on company maternity and paternity pay and policies.

In an increasingly interconnected and diverse world, the value of inclusivity cannot be overstated. It is the foundation that vibrant and thriving communities, organisations and societies are built.

For the modern-day worker, the world should – in theory – be an open playing field of adventure and ambition. But in practice, regardless of how appealing it might sound, it is not always feasible to pack up your belongings, relocate to a new country, and begin your job with zero issues in terms of workplace socialising, engagement and administration.

In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, there is no doubt that working life certainly looks a lot different. Completely reshaping our formally deep-rooted acceptance of the 9-5 office-based working day; a mixture of at-home and office work, has gained significant traction.

As an owner and director of a small business, it’s always important to stay on top of your company administration to comply with your legal obligations and keep your house in order. One very important aspect of this is your Shareholder Register.

A recent job satisfaction survey found that two-thirds of UK professionals have quiet quit their jobs. First coined by disgruntled Gen Z employees, quiet quitting, or the silent resignation, is used to describe employees who are disengaged from work.

Employers must undertake right to work (RtW) checks when hiring employees. These checks are relatively simple to follow, however a failure to undertake them correctly risks employing an individual with no legal right to undertake the work.

A reactive approach to offering wellbeing support is still the most common option among employers, according to research from Towergate Health & Protection. The figures show that 42% of companies still opt for directing employees to support when requested, which can fall short when it comes to encouraging engagement or effective utilisation.

Author and keynote speaker, Kim Campbell, shares her key learnings from her time in the armed forces and how this can apply to the role of a business leader.

It has recently been National Payroll Week in the US, a week which celebrates America’s employees and payroll professionals across the country.

Recently, remote working has been a central topic of office debates as employers continue to grapple with new ways of working and how to get the best from their staff with many companies, considering whether to call employees back into the office or to keep their remote working policies intact.

As World Suicide Prevention Day approaches, GRiD reminds employers that it is imperative to communicate support for mental health clearly and regularly, as employees need to be reminded that expert help is available should they need it.

For decades, when businesses thought about employee benefits and perks, they would invest in generic options like fruit bowls, gym memberships and healthcare. Finally, however, we are seeing financial wellbeing take centre stage.

Towergate Health & Protection has released details from one of its employee assistance programme (EAP) providers, which show an increasing demand for information and advice, not just mental health counselling, when it comes to supporting overall employee health and wellbeing.

Law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has recently conducted a nationally representative study into the ‘trend’ of quiet firing. 

In increasingly fractured workplaces, where remote working is now an employee expectation, new research by 438 Marketing, which specialises in cultural transformation within businesses, has found that many employers are failing to engage with their internal audiences, within and beyond the day job, where poor comms and outdated use of technology are commonplace.

Demand for workers is higher than ever before − one in three employers struggled with staff shortages at the end of 2022. As a result, businesses seeking to increase retention and boost engagement levels need to ensure they are delivering flexible schedules that meet the needs of all employees.

According to new research from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, affordability - competing with budget for other business needs - was cited as the biggest challenge in supporting the health and wellbeing of staff, by 30% of employers. However, 98% of those that measure the impact to the business in supporting staff say it is positive.

Wellbeing issues severely or significantly compromise the ability to function at work for over a quarter (26.4%) of overseas employees with wellbeing concerns, according to data released today by Towergate Health & Protection.

Let’s face it, so much of our day-to-day lives revolves around what’s happening on social media. Particularly when it comes to cultural themes and hot topics, which typically blossom from some sort of online trend.

Global survey results from IE University, #WorkAnywhere and Remote have revealed office workers are experiencing the highest levels of burnout and lowest levels of happiness and job satisfaction. This is when compared to remote and hybrid workers – indicating that the office environment isn’t the effective separator between life and work that many believe it to be.

Amid the marked shift to remote and hybrid working models, many employers may have cause to consider whether their current establishment remains fit for purpose and offers value for money. But, while it can be tempting to up sticks and relocate, there is often also a compelling business case for staying put and refurbishing. For employers rethinking their workplace approach, Adrian Gleeson, strategy directory at Rhino Interiors Group, explores the key considerations to determine whether improving or moving is right for you.

As Gen Z continues to enter the workforce and assume positions of influence, organisations worldwide are experiencing a shift in common working styles. By 2025, Gen Z is projected to make up 27% of the workforce. The generation born between the late 1990s and early 2010s is bringing fresh perspectives to the workplace. Is this reshaping the future of work? RADA Business shares insights into Gen Z leadership styles.

A poll of 500 SMEs revealed 33% claim there aren’t enough minutes in the day to get everything done - with this adding to the pressures of their everyday job.

We may not think about it often, but community is critical to people’s mental health. Not only is connecting with others crucial to our overall wellbeing, loneliness and isolation can harm our mental and physical health. This means that fostering community has become key to supporting health, especially in the workplace, where most of us will spend a third of our lives and most of our waking hours.

Less than a third (31%) of employers believe that most of their employees have a good understanding of the full range of benefits provided in their workplace, according to the latest research from Towergate Health & Protection.

A quarter (26%) of employers claim that they know about all of the employee benefits available on the market, and a further 43% know about some of the benefits available for employees, according to new research from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector.

As the Cost-of-Living Crisis continues to pose a significant challenge for many employees, it's clear that the escalating prices of essential goods and services are making it increasingly difficult for workers to maintain financial stability.

From Airbnb to Zopa, more and more businesses are leading the way in allowing employees to work from abroad throughout the year. This is a positive step forward for a more inclusive, borderless approach to work. However, many of the conversations around these benefits focus on swapping your home office for the beach.

The UK faces a crisis in the workforce as record numbers of people leave employment and increasing levels of economic inactivity make the cost-of-living crisis even more challenging for the most vulnerable people.

Supercharged by the pandemic, increasing costs and the ever-rising pressures of everyday life, one in seven (15%) Brits are experiencing mental health problems at work – and employers need to act.

Since the start of the pandemic, there’s been an enormous shift towards remote working. Working remotely has allowed many employees to eliminate their daily commute and, in turn, increase their quality of life.

Company culture is the foundation of a successful business, especially in a startup environment. It's what attracts and keeps top talent, driving the organisation forward.

Nine in ten small business bosses would now consider extending their holidays to work abroad flexibly, by an average of six days, new research shows. The study, by Samsung For Business, and featuring responses from 500 small business owners and senior business decision makers, sheds light on the growing trend of bosses considering extending their holidays abroad to work remotely.

New data reveals that full-time staff now make up just 58% of the average UK company’s workforce, as businesses become increasingly reliant on part-time employees and freelancers, who now make up the remaining 43% of workforces.

After the Flexible Working Bill passed through the final stages of the House of Lords, an employee engagement expert has called on employers to embrace better flexible working practices.

With the Carer’s Leave Bill receiving Royal Assent and due to become law in 2024, the Government has recognised the number of working carers who need support. Towergate Health & Protection is urging employers to act now to ensure they can deliver the changes and provide the necessary support for their employees who are carers.

As the Founder of JetLearn, a company which spans almost every time zone across the globe, I am no stranger to the challenges and opportunities presented by the startup world and a remote workforce. The driving force behind any thriving startup is its culture and, in our increasingly interconnected digital world, creating a strong, inclusive, and empowering remote working culture is more than a trend – it's an imperative.

In recent years, remote work has become increasingly popular, with more companies embracing the flexibility and benefits of a distributed workforce.

As a founder, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to juggle all the different aspects of running a business.

The digital staffing platform’s AI text-generation tool has been trained to create job descriptions using ‘deep learning’, helping companies save time when recruiting.

The global talent shortage has more than doubled since 2018, with employers now struggling to find candidates with the right mix of experience and skills to fill various roles.

As financial pressures on UK employees continue to grow, new research* shows just over 8 in 10 (83%) employees are concerned that the cost-of-living crisis will mean they will have to work longer before retiring to make up for a shortfall in savings.

Back in law school some twenty years ago, the pros and cons of arbitration featured heavily in my dispute resolution syllabus.

Finding the right candidates for the team has always been the goal for employers and hiring managers. The good thing is that this has become easier with international hiring.

As the UK economy slows, employers large and small are having to adjust.

Foyne Jones, recruiter of choice for the KBB, Builder’s Merchants & Construction Supplies sector encourages businesses to lean into the latest workplace trends in 2023, and how they are impacting the working world.

The rise of data-driven business models is creating an insatiable need for data and analytics experts across every industry and business – including start-ups and SMEs. In this article, John Salt, co-founder of Only Data Jobs, a jobs board dedicated to data and analytics positions, explains why small businesses should include a data expert in their roster right from the start.

Featuring insights from 93 experts from 87 different organisations across the HR and people management space, a new book commissioned by HR systems provider Ciphr aims to ‘lift the lid’ on the technology that matters most to HR professionals.

An inclusive and diverse workforce is important for building a culture where everyone feels they belong and that they can bring their whole selves to work every day.

With the news full of warnings of an upcoming UK recession, business owners throughout the country will be conscious of what this may mean for them and their businesses.

Consumer messaging apps are hugely popular: around 2 billion of us use WhatsApp, and there is a growing number of alternatives. Messaging apps are a cost-effective and convenient way to keep in touch with family and friends, to organise events and share videos. That said, it can be very risky to use these consumer-grade messaging apps for internal comms at work – although that doesn’t stop people from doing it regardless.

An open-source legal platform with all the contract templates a small business needs has launched via Genie AI’s Startup Starter Pack.

Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, R;pple Suicide Prevention is executing a vital awareness-raising campaign to address the troubling lack of legislation around mental health and suicide in the workplace.

Oddbox, the UK’s food-waste-fighting fruit and veg box, has signed up to Mintago to provide a financial wellbeing platform to its staff.

As the world watches infamous tech giants such as Google, Tesla and Meta implement hiring freezes, small businesses are left wondering if they should follow suit, but what are the benefits and what should you consider?

Today, more and more companies are embracing new working models and cultures. In particular, remote work has become mainstream, empowering businesses to expand their hiring pool beyond their geography and find talented candidates wherever they are, as well as offering employees the flexibility to choose where to live without needing to be tied to an office.

Equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) has been an important internal metric for businesses to track for some time and has only grown in importance in recent years. As we understand more about the systemic biases that affect marginalised communities in society, so too do we understand the need to provide a progressive and equitable atmosphere in private enterprise.

For nearly four months, Europe has been dealing with the topic of the war in Ukraine. The current situation also affects recruitment and employee management - leaders, managers and employees are wondering how to talk to their work colleagues or candidates about the difficult issue of the war that is taking place just beyond Poland's eastern border. The tense situation is particularly visible in all the neighboring countries of Ukraine. Here we look at it from the perspective of a country that has received over 3.2 million refugees.

Remote working is not new, and there are many businesses that have implemented a successful remote working policy long before recent events made it the ubiquitous phenomena it is today.

The 18th of March marks this year's World Sleep Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of healthy sleeping patterns. It’s a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep, such as how sleep affects job performance and safety.

Conflicts are inevitable, even in the most engaged workplaces. Regardless of the source of the conflict, if they are left unresolved, conflicts can quickly impact employee morale and productivity.

If you’ve stumbled upon this article then the chances are, you’re on the cusp of submitting your very first tax return, with an impending HMRC deadline looming over you. Don’t worry if you’re feeling a little lost and confused at this point - you certainly aren’t alone. Tax returns are confusing, so we’re here with a whistle-stop step-by-step on how to complete your tax return.

Generational differences within a workplace are nothing new. For years we’ve listened to baby boomers and millennials clash over each other's attitudes towards work and how each generation has varying traits that impact their ability to work. 

Accounting for 99% of all companies and 77% of the workforce, according to McKinsey, small and medium-size enterprises are, by far, the largest commercial segment in the UK.

Hello entrepreneur and congratulations on taking the first step in building your own business, all very exciting!

As we move into a new year, many start-ups and established businesses alike will be looking to make new international connections. This is particularly relevant as the Brexit Transition Period ended on 1st January 2021 and the country is now looking to forge new trading relationships.

Focus group research conducted by e-days, the Nottingham-based global absence intelligence company, has revealed that ‘wellbeing’ is the most popular area of investment for HR leaders as we move into 2021.

We are in an unprecedented time on a global scale. The Coronavirus pandemic has altered our way of life and caused anxiety to sweep across the nation. Not only in the population concerned with the health of themselves and their loved ones, we are in the middle of an employment crisis of its own merit.

You know you need cloud skills within your startup, you have prepared the job spec for the right person (see our Cloud Skills Startip for details), and now you want to make sure that the world knows you are looking for this person and that your startup is the best place to work on earth. And preferably, you don’t want to spend a penny finding that person, because your startup is a lean startup. So how do you do this?

British shopkeepers sighed a breath of relief on Monday night as the Government announced lockdown restrictions will be lifted as of 15th June 2020, allowing non-essential retailers to reopen.

The main challenge met by recruiters when hiring developers is to find qualified candidates for the job vacancy. Because mis-hires are increasingly costly in the tech industry, it is imperative to assess a programmer’s technical skills during the recruiting process to validate whether or not they will be a good fit for the job.

RECENT figures showed that 2019 was a record year for startups, and 2020 is set to be even better. With the uncertainty surrounding Brexit finally out of the way, experts predict we will see a surge in the number of businesses setting off on an exciting new journey.

In the exciting world of startups and small businesses, sometimes it's far too easy to forget about the ageing population when hiring. An obvious first thought is ‘cheap labour’ in the form of an ambitious and career hungry graduate.

I remember my first CEO role. God I was scared. Would my staff do as I asked? Who could go to for help? Was I expected to be omnipotent? Fortunately I had a great Chairman who had been there, got the T-shirt, and the scars.

Companies offer benefits to ensure a happy, motivated, and well-rested workforce. Still, more than half (52%) of American workers do not use all of their vacation days.