Fewer than one in 10 employees (9%) would choose to have a Christmas party, research by reward provider Love2Shop showed (10 September). Around two thirds (63%) of respondents said they 63% said they didn't want a festive celebration at all, up 7% from last year.
Over two fifths (44%) of employees feel their workplace status indicator on tools such as Teams or Slack means they need to always appear available online, research by employee benefits provider Perkbox Vivup showed. Meanwhile, 83% of employees said they do not think the status indicator helps productivity.
The mental health of young people affects their parents and caregivers at work. So how can HR ensure that it gives them best possible support?
As commentators argue over who won the Harris-Trump US presidential debate this week, we asked: how can HR leaders encourage good communication skills?
HR should focus on fundamental changes rather than perks, to move the needle on wellbeing, argues Paul Devoy, CEO of accreditation organisation Investors In People (IIP).
Working mothers are disproportionately impacted by unpredictable hours, a study exclusive to HR magazine has found. The situation is influenced by the government's plan to delay implementation of predictable hours rules.
As workplace safety gains focus due to rising aggression towards frontline teams and in-store theft, HR leaders must prioritise mental wellbeing, to combat absenteeism and burnout.
Lessons learnt from the new government's approach can help your organisation navigate key workforce challenges. Here's how.