Coronavirus

The 'green' trick to stop your boss 'Zooming' you

Lockdown communication | The 'green' trick to stop your boss 'Zooming' you

While virtual communication has played a crucial role in connecting people amid the crisis, new data has looked into the negative impact that all of these virtual calls could have on the environment.....
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Are Zoom-free Fridays the way forward?

VIDEO FEATURE | Are Zoom-free Fridays the way forward?

Since the pandemic hit, and many employees were forced to work from home, a surge in 'Zoom fatigue' has risen, where staff members are feeling more...
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How to support staff during Ramadan

Inclusion | How to support staff during Ramadan

Today marks the start of Ramadan and will continue until May 12, 2021, which will see Muslims in the UK take part in a period of fasting for up to 30...
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Employee Relations

Metro Bank encourages video chats with C-Suite

‘Tea on Teams’ | Metro Bank encourages video chats with C-Suite

This week an employee within the business shared on LinkedIn that they took part in an initiative rolled out at the bank, called 'Tea on Teams'…
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How this firm is tackling COVID-19 woes

Timpson | How this firm is tackling COVID-19 woes

To help spread a bit of cheer in the run up to Christmas, the retailer Timpson has unveiled a new initiative where all colleagues have been asked to send...
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Avoiding tension when reintegrating furloughed staff

‘Us vs them’ | Avoiding tension when reintegrating furloughed staff

Data from Perkbox discovered that that over one in ten who continued working during the pandemic felt resentful for furloughed colleagues' time off....
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Remote Working

Messy rooms & 'missing trousers' among biggest video interview faux pas

REVEALED | Messy rooms & 'missing trousers' among biggest video interview faux pas

New research from BT Skills has uncovered the biggest video interview faux pas - some of which could well be costing jobseekers their role...
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How can HR manage remote staff?

Mini heatwave | How can HR manage remote staff?

With temperatures set to soar in some parts of Britain this week, employees working from home may find professional duties in this heat challenging...
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Remote employee set up office...in her car

Peace & quiet | Remote employee set up office...in her car

Whilst a proportion of the remote workforce may have used the last 12 months as an opportunity to upgrade their home-working space, a study revealed by...
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News

The 'green' trick to stop your boss 'Zooming' you

Lockdown communication | The 'green' trick to stop your boss 'Zooming' you

While virtual communication has played a crucial role in connecting people amid the crisis, new data has looked into the negative impact that all of these...
  • News
  • 4 mins read
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Messy rooms & 'missing trousers' among biggest video interview faux pas

REVEALED | Messy rooms & 'missing trousers' among biggest video interview faux pas

New research from BT Skills has uncovered the biggest video interview faux pas - some of which could well be costing jobseekers their role...
  • News
  • 4 mins read
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40% would reject a role if employer lacked diversity

Future of recruitment | 40% would reject a role if employer lacked diversity

Over 40% of prospective candidates would reject a job role if the company that offered it did not value diversity, new data released in Jobvite's 2021...
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What does HR need to consider as lockdown eases?

Outdoor hospitality & shops | What does HR need to consider as lockdown eases?

The reopening of certain sectors will see the HR function thinking about its role in facilitating this return to work, as well as what they need to do...
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How to support staff during Ramadan

Inclusion | How to support staff during Ramadan

Today marks the start of Ramadan and will continue until May 12, 2021, which will see Muslims in the UK take part in a period of fasting for up to 30...
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  • 3 mins read
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Features

Co-Founder shares 5 'pandemic points of pride'

Pure Planet | Co-Founder shares 5 'pandemic points of pride'

Steven Day, Co-Founder at Pure Planet, charts the energy provider's journey over the pandemic year and shares his 'pandemic points of pride' with...
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How HR can bolster remote work cyber security

Education & IT | How HR can bolster remote work cyber security

The Covid pandemic has led to a cyber pandemic for businesses
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Who does HR serve: the business or its people?

'HR is not your friend' | Who does HR serve: the business or its people?

The pandemic has put many firms in the spotlight over whether they were willing to put their people first during difficult times…
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3 employment issues HR should be aware of after lockdown

Legal expert | 3 employment issues HR should be aware of after lockdown

To keep HR professionals ahead of the curve, Victoria von Wachter, a Barrister at 5 Essex Court, lays out three employment issues that will likely arise...
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  • 9 mins read
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Insights

Top tips on renewing group protection in a pandemic
Generali UK Employee Benefits

Benefits | Top tips on renewing group protection in a pandemic

It's a busy time of year for employee benefits renewals. And considering that 62% of group income protection (GIP) insurers and 62% of Death in Service...
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The real impact of working from home: How a generation of employees navigated remote work
Natural HR

Lockdown | The real impact of working from home: How a generation of employees navigated remote work

With millions of us continuing to work from home in the UK as the country weathers the storm that is COVID-19; this relatively novel way of working has...
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Leading remote employees to success: <br>4 things you must get right
Natural HR

Digitalisation | Leading remote employees to success:
4 things you must get right

The pandemic ushered in a new, remote working world and it is clear that for many companies, it is here to stay. Many organisations have already rewritten...
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Book your place on the Candidate Attraction Webinar
Eploy

2021 Insights | Book your place on the Candidate Attraction Webinar

We have conducted a major study into UK trends and tactics for candidate attraction within in house and agency recruitment teams for the past five years....
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