Businesses that lack clear brand values and a defined company purpose are at risk of losing their employees. In an international study looking at workers’ attitudes around company loyalty, Berkeley Communications found that three-quarters (75%) of respondents believe a company’s purpose is an important aspect of their current or prospective employer. What’s more, 73% said…

The UK job market is in a state of flux. With record numbers of job vacancies and employees feeling empowered to switch roles, retaining valued staff is more crucial than ever. High turnover isn’t just disruptive, it’s expensive. Estimates suggest replacing an employee can cost around six months’ worth of their annual salary. To thrive in…

As the new year gets underway, HR leaders will be kickstarting their people strategies – understanding the gaps that need filling and ensuring the organisation has the right breadth and level of skills to meet its targets. However, the recruitment challenges U.K. HR professionals experienced in 2023 are not expected to improve in 2024, with…

Realistic job previews are important for both prospective employees and organisations. This enables both sides to ensure that it is an appropriate job role and that the responsibilities can be effectively carried out. Recruiting, selecting, and training new staff requires a significant time investment, so it is frustrating if new employees leave after a short…

New research from Lloyds Bank has found that a third (33%) of firms in London are making New Year’s resolutions to improve their productivity, as businesses signal confidence in more positive macroeconomic conditions ahead. This optimism about the future comes after 2023 being a tough year for businesses, as they faced into high inflation and…

In the dynamic world of recruitment and talent acquisition, we often find ourselves questioning the efficacy of various sourcing channels. Are they truly yielding the results we need, or are they just consuming valuable time with limited outcomes? This is not just a question; it’s a pivotal aspect of modern recruitment strategies. The Crucial Role…

While unemployment in the UK has reached record lows, labour shortages are still impacting the job market, driving up wages and giving employees more leverage to prioritise their salaries, benefits, and wellbeing New research from employee benefits and engagement leader Pluxee UK shows that more than a third (37%) of UK employees would reconsider a…

Only 50% of firms include salary details on all of their job ads, research by XpertHR has found. Less than a third (29%) of employers included salaries on ‘some’ job ads. The research reopens a longstanding debate about whether UK employers should disclose salary information, or whether they should hide it from competitors. Salary transparency…

Gallup, the global research consultancy, has released its 2023 Gallup Global Emotions report – a study on UK employee sentiment. According to the report’s Negative Experience Index, which tracks how many people experience daily sadness, anger, stress, worry, and physical pain, full-time UK employees are experiencing historically high levels of daily negative experiences. This latest Gallup data…

Need to diversify your team? No matter your sector or niche, you should never overlook the importance of having a varied workforce. Recent statistics from the House of Commons Library indicate that from July to September 2023, at least 531,000 young people were unemployed. With youth unemployment lower than ever before, it’s important to consider…

More than half of employees say that being able to explore internal career opportunities would make them more likely to stay at an organisation, but some encounter ‘talent hoarding’ managers that make finding out about in-house roles difficult, research has found. According to the 2023 Global Talent Mobility Study, published by Cornerstone OnDemand’s People Research Lab…

Employers have been slower to staff up for Christmas than usual, as fears over demand for goods and the sluggish economy affect recruiters. According to the latest labour market tracker by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast, the increase in job adverts in the week to 22 October would in most years be…