Company Culture and Staff Retention
Getting people through the door is half the job. Keeping them, and being somewhere good people want to work, is the other half.
This guide covers company culture, engagement, retention, and the reputation that makes every future hire easier.
How to Recover from Work Email Blunders
The latest email blunder story went viral this week, with a restaurant employee mistakenly sending a potential client an email calling her a “cow” being picked up by the news outlets. This isn’t the first time an employee has been caught in a high profile email blunder, but once the send button has been hit, how can employees minimise the damage? And what should the HR stance be?
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Understanding the True Cost of Micromanagement
Stories of excessive micromanagement and spying by companies continues to hit the news. But with research showing that this approach could be costing big companies over $600,000 a year in lost productivity, plus the rise of flexible working, why do some continue to adopt this approach?
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Who’s Watching? Employee Monitoring Techniques and Examples
We wrote last year about national newspaper The Telegraph which came under fire for its employee monitoring practices. It installed tracking devices under its employee’s desks which it claimed were for making the building more energy efficient, but in reality tracked whether people were sitting at their stations or not.
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What Makes a Good Boss?
There’s one thing that every employee has in common – they will all have their own tale to tell of their experiences with a bad boss. Whether they’re self-centred, unreasonable, taking credit for the work of their team or simply can’t properly communicate, everyone has worked with someone that makes Monday morning feel that little bit uncomfortable.
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Appreciate to Accumulate: How Employee Engagement Starts with a Thank You
Employee engagement - a the buzzword of the moment, with more and more companies realising the importance of a happy and motivated workforce. Here, we discuss why engagement is so important and how to implement it without spending the earth.
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Campaigns for Women: Four Initiatives Calling for Better Gender Equality
In recent months, there have been a plethora of campaigns aimed at creating greater gender equality, in everyday life and particularly in the workplace. Here, we take a look at some of the most prevalent initiatives that are getting global attention.
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If You Can’t Stand The Heat, Get Out Of The Office? Workplace Temperature Has Shocking Effect On Productivity
The summer sun is a blessing and a curse; a blessing if you’re on the beach getting a tan and a curse if you happen to be stuck in a stuffy office for the majority of the day. It could be no surprise, in that case, that a large number of office workers admit to spending more time outside during work hours, whether it’s lengthening lunch breaks or engineering out-of-office days. Here we look at the details from an infographic by air-conditioning specialist Andews Sykes Hire which suggest that a cooler office can lead to more contented employees.
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Bosses with Benefits: What Job Perks Will Ensure Your Staff Stay Happy?
Work is work, so anything added on top to make staff feel happier is a bonus which is often very well received. With the introduction of flexible working, many employees are finally able to stop juggling work with their personal life and create a more harmonious balance. However, flexible working is not often a benefit but a necessity, so what can you offer your employee that truly says ‘thanks, we value you’?
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How to Avoid Becoming David Brent: The Worst Characteristics in a Boss
With so much focus on how to be the best employee possible, there is sometimes a lack of focus on the boss. And although we all moan about them at one time or another, there are bad traits to be aware of in order to avoid gaining a bad reputation. Here we look at what employees cite as the worst characteristics in a boss.
Read articleWomen at Work: The Times Top 50 List Shows Best Employers for Women
Gender equality in business is an ongoing issue with companies making a direct effort to put it to the forefront of their agenda. The Times recently released its list of the Top 50 Employers for Women, showcasing the employers that come out on top.
Read articleHow to Make Yourself Irreplaceable in the Workplace
To ensure you have a solid position within your workplace you should know the specific language of your industry. This includes leaving out jargon, successfully navigating through the office culture and avoiding unnecessary politics.
Read articleEmployer & Employee Behaviour
We came across an interesting article from the LinkedIn blog recently, which looks at some of the golden rules for both employers and employees to adhere to in the workplace. Below, we have summarised accordingly.
Read articleCompany’s Reputation: Even The Unemployed Pay Attention
A staggering result came from a recent survey undertaken by Corporate Responsibility Magazine and AllegisTalent2 showcasing the results to questions about corporate reputations.
Read articleCIPD Launches Stress Management Tool
Stress has been identified as the number one reason for long term absence in the UK, and one of the key causes of this stress is poor management. To help curb the stress epidemic, CIPD has released a new set of online tools to help leaders manage their teams in ways that reduce stress levels.
Read articleBosses with a Sense of Humour Win the Day
A new study shows that employees are not as interested in trust, respect or honesty in their employers as they are in a good sense of humour
Read articleEngage Your Employees for Maintained Performance
Research has shown that companies taking time to engage their employees stand a better chance of maintaining performance.
Read articleQuick Guide to Becoming More Confident in the Workplace
A lot of people don't feel confident at work. They may be in jobs that require skills they don't exactly have. Some don't have as much experience as their peers.
Read articleHow’s Your Boss Doing?
If you're serious about getting ahead, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about how to advance your career.
Read articleCommunication Critical In Keeping Employees Motivated
Nothing can deteriorate a relationship faster than lack of proper communication between two parties, and this holds especially true in a business setting between managers and personnel.
Read articleCompanies to Deal with Workplace Stress
A 2011 study released recently on stress management in the UK has revealed 52.2 per cent of 205 employers polled have taken steps to reduce stress in the workplace.
Read articleHappy People are More Likely to Keep Jobs
While many people might not master their jobs, they are more likely to keep that job if they have a positive attitude – even more than employees who know more about what they are doing but demonstrate a poor outlook.
Read articleWorkplace Morale made worse by Managers?
Are managers contributing to a lack of psychological well-being in the workplace? A recent study conducted by the Chartered Management Institute found that only 20 percent of managers in the UK receive training during their careers that prepares them to deal with low morale among employees. Coincidentally, the Institute's spring economic outlook survey also revealed that at least 70 percent of managers in the UK indicated a drop in employee morale over the past six months.
Read articleHiring without the traditional agency fee
Recruitment Revolution sits between doing it yourself and paying a traditional agency 15–20%. A fixed fee, a proper service, no percentage.