The employee experience doesn’t end when someone gets hurt
The way a job injury is handled “can be a defining moment” for the employee and others who witness what comes next. Here’s how benefit leaders can prepare.
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‘Dissatisfaction drain’ leaves workers less willing to go above and beyond
UK workers are less satisfied with their jobs and less willing to go above and beyond for their employers than...
Job satisfaction falls to record low as fewer workers want full-time employment
Job satisfaction in Britain has fallen to its lowest recorded level, while less than half of working-age adults now say they would ideally like to work full-time, according to new research suggesting a growing disconnect between what employees want from their jobs and what…
'Adverse consequences' | PwC chief says WFH is holding back young employees' careers
PwC’s UK chief executive has criticised the impact of homeworking and wellbeing policies on young employees, arguing that employers need to engage more actively with staff at the start of their careers...
Invest in manager capability, not just apprenticeship funding
Most businesses understand the value of growing their own talent. Apprenticeships and early careers programmes can strengthen succession planning, address skills shortages, improve retention and give people a clear route to build a career. But employers often tell us a similar…
Ryanair slows hiring as it braces for €2bn fuel hit
Carrier weighs temporary pay freezes, lower crewing ratios and more AI as half-year profit falls
Millions of employees are 'faking it' at work under AI pressure
New report finds employees are exaggerating their skills and knowledge in the workplace
Leaders see AI success, workers see friction
Leaders see AI working far better than their workforce does, and the divide nearly doubles inside large organisations
Why HR should care about Grand Theft Auto VI
This isn’t the first time a pop culture phenomenon has tanked worker output.
4 ways to retain Gen X and baby boomers as data reveals waning job satisfaction
Experienced employees are unhappy, according to a new study by Eagle Hill Consulting. Here’s how HR and benefits leaders can head off attrition.
AI and women at work: 5 positives, 8 negatives
The debate about AI and work often focuses on the jobs that will disappear, which tasks will be automated, and which skills and qualities will be valued in the future. Seldom do I read articles that analyze the impact of AI on exhaustion and pleasure at work. And those questions…
10 Tips to Improve Employee Engagement as Engagement Rates Plummet
HR professionals might consider employee engagement the glue that holds company success together. No matter what you talk about – productivity, leadership, professional growth, retention, recognition, culture, well-being – everything ties back to employee engagement. Not to…
Should a scent-sensitive worker be allowed to work from home?
Worker claims allergic reaction to perfumes, cleaning products, citing itchy eyes, throat irritation and headaches
Politics at Work: An Election-Season Toolkit for HR Leaders
Employers everywhere are bracing for one of the trickiest challenges of the year as the country goes through another contentious election season. Inflammatory political speech in the workplace is disruptive and can lead to a host of workplace issues ranging from frustration and…
Open Cosmos appoints chief people officer
Open Cosmos has appointed Natasha Dillon chief people officer. In the role, Dillon will lead Open Cosmos’ people function, helping to attract, develop and retain the talent needed to deliver on its objectives. She will help create people structures, leadership capability and…
‘Too much money’: court revives $150K handshake pay deal claim
Two clients paid as promised - then came the $300,000 case
Poll: Do you think the NMW and NLW increases will impact your pay strategies?
Have your say in our latest readers’ poll. Last week, Employee Benefits reported that the national minimum wage (NMW) and national living wage (NLW) will both increase by 3.9% in April 2027. On 1 April next year, the NMW for 18- to 20-year olds will rise by 3.9% to £11.27 per…
Why HR leaders need a better way to measure AI productivity
A new survey finds AI is changing how employees work, but HR leaders may need better ways to track performance, spot burnout and understand where workers' time goes.
HR Tech Soundbites Part 2: Ashby and Warden AI
Listen to hear CEO of Ashby talk about their recruiting software and trends and Martyn Redstone from Warden Ai the governance consulting firm. NOTES: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17ZymeQZMB5dRM61bYvIOMMQsOX7-IeuP?usp%3Dsharing&source=gmail&u…
Customer obsession ‘done with a twinkle in your eye’
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO ! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast…
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust staff strike over holiday pay irregularities
Staff at the East Lancashire Blood Sciences department of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT) have begun strike action over holiday pay irregularities. The employees work at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and the Burnley General Teaching Hospital. They are employed…
Career clarity opens doors at Radisson, says HR chief
Hospitality is a popular first rung on the careers ladder. But how does a global hotel brand like Radisson manage career progression and engagement?
Male teacher denied flexible working wins sexism claim
Male teacher at private school, sacked after asking for flexible hours to drop off his children, wins claim for sex discrimination.
Workforce | Your employees got a pay rise. So why are they still disengaged?
Your employees got a pay rise. So why are they still disengaged?
'Habit hugging': How this trend holds back AI transformation
Are you sure your employees are using AI after training?
5 things ancients knew about finding happiness
Below, June Cohen shares five key insights from her new book, The Great Remembering: Powerful Ancient Practices―And the New Science Bringing Them Back . Cohen is a pioneer in media and technology, best known as the co-creator of TED Talks, Masters of Scale , and Meditative Story…
Your best RTO strategy for Gen Z is a better office
Young employees are open to going into a physical workplace, they just want it to fit their needs.
Zombie burnout is haunting healthcare. Workers keep showing up
Burnout, slower hiring and heavier workloads in healthcare are scarier than anything knocking at the door this Halloween
Microsoft’s Voluntary Exit Is Not a Layoff. It’s a New Model of Management
When Microsoft announced its Voluntary Exit Offer last week , the headlines were immediate. “Microsoft Lays Off 60,000.” “Tech Giant Cuts Workforce.” “AI Takes Another Victim.” Quickly Instagram and TikTok were filled with angry videos: “another big company eliminates workers…
71% of employees aren’t engaged. Appreciation creates proven turnaround
From noting a job well done to celebrating milestones, experts share why recognition is an essential part of company culture.