Despite all of those highly-publicised tech sector layoffs we’ve seen depicted in the media, there is some good news for those with relevant technical skills. Mbula Schoen, a senior director analyst at Gartner says that, “Contrary to what we’re seeing in the headlines, many of those being impacted by layoffs are in business functions, rather than tech roles.”
02.05.2023
Workplace stress in the U.K. is prevailing. According to Champion Health’s Workplace Health Report, “76% of employees report moderate-to-high or high levels of stress.” 73% say their workload is the top reason for their stress.
02.05.2023
Greenwashing. Pinkwashing. Bluewashing. In the last few years, a whole new glossary of terms describing shallow displays of corporate virtue that aren’t backed up by action has appeared in the business world. Dubious emissions reporting, a sudden zeal for queer allyship during Pride, soul-searching blog posts and promises of change – we’ve witnessed all this and more in response to growing public awareness and concern around social issues.
01.05.2023
Creating a business with multiple departments tends to mean you have an agile organisation with a range of talented workers. Indeed, as your business grows, the experts in these departments can enable the company to explore new areas of your industry and perhaps innovate. However, it’s important to be mindful of how these departments interact with one another.
19.04.2023
It’s thought 15–20% of people are neurodiverse, an umbrella term taking in conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, social anxiety, ADHD, autism, dyscalculia, and Tourette’s syndrome.
18.04.2023
Sarah Gilchriest, President of Circus Street, looks at the impact the latest innovation step in generative AI could have on the future of training and upskilling, to make sure employees are ready to work with robots and not be rendered surplus by them.
18.04.2023
In this post, we will look at several recruiting trends for 2023. By looking at the trends below we can see where recruiting is headed to in the next few years.
15.04.2023
You’re looking for talent. But here’s the paradox: despite the daily reports of layoffs, there still seems to be a dire shortage of the right people. One way employers are responding is to make their jobs more aligned with contemporary lifestyle choices by offering remote and flexible working options.
13.04.2023
Do you want to improve your organisation’s productivity? Turns out the answer was staring us right in the face for so long. Improve workforce diversity.
08.04.2023
With the cost of living rising by the minute, leading to reports that many employees plan to get a new job to cope, Kirstie McDermott from Jobbio has a look at some six-figure-paying roles in case you were looking to make the move..
04.04.2023
While those who have recently been made redundant might beg to differ, surviving company layoffs can be equally distressing.
21.03.2023
As the cost of living increases, the number of older workers looking to re-enter the workforce is also on the rise. So for startups considering ways to combat the growing skills shortage, attracting older workers, who bring a vast array of skills, knowledge and experience, can provide a welcome solution.
18.03.2023
You’ve spent time strategising and brainstorming, you’ve researched best practices, looked at your data and even run focus groups to understand your colleagues from the global majority's experience. This has culminated in what you think is a comprehensive and robust diversity and inclusion policy. Six months in and It seems to be working but how can you tell for sure? Is it working for some and not others?
14.03.2023
The rejection of the Menopause Bill by UK parliament due to fears of discrimination against men has shone an important spotlight on women’s health in the workplace. Whilst this is now gaining more mainstream recognition, for women this is nothing new.
08.03.2023