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For a fifth (20%) of women, pain has held them back in their career, as they either had to take sick days or change careers due to their pain. Nurofen’s Gender Pain Gap Index Report also highlighted that eight in 10 (81%) women between the ages of 18 to 24 reported having had their pain […]

Many enterprises now invest their time and resources on the younger generation who have more potential to cultivate, more space to develop, and more exposure to the latest technologies. They react quickly to market trends and use innovations to grow business. However, how should enterprises manage and motivate Generation X employees? What is Generation X?

Employees grieving a loved one can turn work into a refuge, if given the space to shape their role to suit their capabilities and needs, according to research published earlier this year. Researchers from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) found that focusing on work following a bereavement can be a healthy

When experiencing annoying behavior from a co-worker, only 12% report the behavior to a manager or HR, a new survey showed. A recent survey of nearly 3,000 employees found that 85% have dealt with an annoying co-worker. Of those, 33% identified the credit stealer as the most egregious. “Credit stealers simply undermine team spirit and

The pressure group Worker Info Exchange has called on Uber and other ride-hailing apps to publish information on its drivers’ working hours, to prevent exploitation, the Guardian reported yesterday (2 September). Three quarters of zero-hours workers have experienced difficulty meeting living expenses as they were not offered enough working hours, research by TUC showed last

Traditional job descriptions have become relics in a world that demands agility, creativity, and resilience. These fixed documents, often seen as necessary evils, stifle innovation and personal growth, limiting both employees and organisations. The concept of a job description is deeply rooted in the early 20th century, born from the era of scientific management. They

Psychometric data shouldn’t be consigned to HR files after recruitment, it’s a valuable source of insight that should be regularly revisited to build stronger teams, develop talent, and pinpoint future leaders. Psychometric testing is an increasingly common tool used in hiring processes. Behavioural science enables us to better predict whether a person is right for

The employer-employee relationship is one of the most important financial relationships. With the recent period of high inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty, many workers find themselves in fragile financial situations. This has led to growing pressure on employers to enhance their financial support. Pressure comes from various sources: employees themselves, competitors, innovative financial wellbeing providers,

Research found 5% of young people who are unemployed had to turn down a job because they cannot afford the costs to start, including rent, transport or uniform, according to NatWest and the Prince’s Trust’s annual Youth Index. This rises to 10% for those who are not in education, employment or training and 9% of

Following a series of leadership departures and absences, the Post Office has decided to make short-term hires in key positions. Why? The organisation has chosen to appoint interims in its chief operating officer and chief financial officer roles, which follows the recent selection of a new chair on a 12-month contract. Leadership changes are being