Pay awards during the second quarter of 2023 maintained a median value of 6 percent, the highest level seen since September 1991!

“The difficulties businesses are facing when it comes to recruitment do not just come down to a shortage of talent in the marketplace.”

A major new study has revealed that the future HR function will be expected to take on a more forthright strategic role and a key driver of organisational change. The research, conducted by specialist HR recruitment firm Wade Macdonald, surveyed over 150 HR leaders to gain insights into the skills and strategies required to climb the HR ladder. Accordingly, the role of HR professionals has evolved to include more strategic, …

Work can be a common cause of stress for many, but not all stress is on company time. The phenomenon known as the “Sunday Scaries” is an anxiety experienced the day before returning to work. Despite the name, this is experienced by many before returning to work after time off, no matter what day of the week it is.  A recent study by Currys explored the typical work-related stressors and …

The stats on men’s health tell a striking story. Men have a lower life expectancy than women, and around 20% of men die before retiring. In under 50s, suicide is the most common cause of death, with men accounting for three-quarters of UK suicides. To mark Men’s Health Week, Westfield Health gives employers advice on creating a culture where men feel comfortable speaking up about health issues, explores ways workplaces …

The combination of a global pandemic, economic uncertainty, and major changes to how we work have rendered the last few years challenging for employees. The numbers back it up: Ceridian’s 2023 Pulse of Talent report found a vast majority (87%) of employees report experiencing symptoms of burnout in the past year. With the arrival of warmer weather in North America and the UK, many employees are turning their attention to time away …