How much each Kardashian sister should earn according to their CV
With almost as many followers as dollars in the bank, the Kardashian-Jenner clan would never have to work another day in their lives if they chose not to. Interested in their self-marketing success, social media experts at Reboot Digital Marketing wanted to find out just how much each superstar sister would be worth if they submitted their CVs into the current job market. Using the CV value tool on Adzuna, Reboot Digital Marketing...
Businesses need to consider the ‘health’ as well as the ‘safety’ of employees
Guest blog by Mary Lawrence, partner and health and safety practice lead at international legal practice Osborne Clarke LLP This week has been recognised in the UK as Mental Health Awareness Week and this year, the focus is on the important topic of stress. The Mental Health Foundation revealed this week that two thirds of people in the UK will experience a mental health problem within their lifetime – with stress being a key factor...
The impact GDPR will have on CCTV systems
On May 25th, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced and, with this highly-anticipated, new legislation, the way we capture and handle CCTV footage has changed to fit with the new guidelines presented by the European Union. Businesses now need to cooperate accordingly with the new ruling in order to avoid harmful penalties. Did you know that one penalty that businesses could face is the 4% global annual turnover...
Supporting Carers In The Workplace
Guest Blog by Shakira Joyner of HCHR As BBC Wales has reported today that nearly 200 carers in Wales have had to give up their jobs to look after family. Carers represent a significant part of the working age population, both in the workplace, and in the wider labour market. They are likely to represent 1 in 8 of your workforce as well being a valuable source of recruitment. Losing carers from the workforce is not only damaging...
Office wear tips for the unpredictable British summer
Women’s and men’s fashion tips for heatwaves, train delays, offices with no aircon, thunderstorms and al-desko to evening drinks. We all love the Great British Summer time but planning outfits for work each day taking into account unpredictable temperature shifts with effortless style isn’t always easy, especially when navigating armpits and elbows on public transport en route to stuffy offices and getting caught in a subsequent...
Summer Intern Advice from the Boss: More Passion, Less Entitlement – According to Korn Ferry Survey
As the summer internship season kicks into high gear, a new survey by Korn Ferry (NYSE:KSFY) points to the reasons bosses would choose one intern candidate over another. Nearly two thirds of professionals surveyed (65 percent) said passion is the top attribute they look for when hiring an intern. Significantly trailing were an intern’s performance (21 percent), university they attended (7 percent), grades (4 percent) and pedigree (3...
The Bridget Jones Effect: Single women comforteat more than men
42% of women comfort eat compared with just 26% of men Men are significantly more likely than women to turn to stimulants when stressed WOMEN ARE nearly twice as likely to comfort eat in order to deal with stress than men, according to new research. 42% of women admit that stress has this effect on them – compared with just 26% of men, according to a study of 3,000 UK workers carried out by Perkbox, the UK’s fastest growing...
Half of UK workforce don’t know if their company offers shared parental leave
47% of HR professionals admit they don’t actively promote shared parental leave 65% think their organisation should offer shared parental leave 46% of UK workers believe employers should promote shared parental leave to encourage men to take the option to aid workplace gender equality Brits least likely to know if their company offers shared parental leave compared to other EU countries New research from global jobs site,...
Part Timers Exploited As Don’t Realise Their Rights
Many women who work part time put up with poor treatment from their bosses because they don`t realise they have the same rights as their full time colleagues, a leading maternity discrimination lawyer has claimed. Speaking at the Pregnant Then Screwed Live, UK festival of motherhood and work , Danielle Ayres of Gorvins solicitors said that many part time female workers were unaware of their rights which includes getting the same...
4 ideas to encourage team spirit during the World Cup
Guest Blog By Matt Weston, Managing Director at Robert Half UK The World Cup 2018 is just around the corner and excitement is building. On the 14 June, the first match kicks off with Russia v Saudi Arabia and the tournament continues with the final taking place on 15 July. Football fans around the world will be watching the games with baited breath. Some employers may be concerned that these events can cause distractions in the...
Personal lives and wellbeing; the true cost of owning a business
The majority of business owners find that the stress and responsibility of running a business has a negative impact on their personal lives away from work, new research has revealed. The study, from Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance, shows almost half (46%) of business owners feel they miss out on ‘me time’, and over a third (39%) feel they miss out on family time. When asked what are the current biggest fears and stresses of...
Productivity begins at home
Guest Blog by Hilde Haems, HR Manager at Global Payroll Provider SD Worx Home is where the heart is, as the old saying goes. Yet we spend the best part of our waking hours either at work, or commuting. The recent National Working from Home Day clearly indicates the appetite for employees to work from home. The onus is on businesses to support flexible working, and actively ensure that employees remain engaged and motivated wherever...
ACAS on Strike
Guest Blog by Arran Heal, Managing Director, CMP Resolutions, www.cmpsolutions.com The fall-out from the rush to employment tribunals – up 90% according to the government’s statistics – is starting to be felt across the range of organisations. Even at the conciliation service Acas, where staff unhappy at the sudden and growing pressures from cases have opted for strike action. Conflict can affect any organisation,...
How To Inspire Employees While Changing The World For The Better
Guest Blog by Christina Chale Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd., CSR Lead, Christina Chale, on how the company’s support of the work being carried out by the Fistula Foundation in Kenya engages employees Employee engagement is arguably more important than ever – with workers increasingly wanting deeper fulfilment from their jobs. For many, this would mean working for an organisation that realises the importance of having a positive...
Could mindfulness help? SMEs name money management as a top reason for stress
Following the beginning of the new financial year, online printer instantprint has collected insider tips SMEs can implement to tackle money management issues and help reduce stress. In a recent survey, instantprint discovered that 50% of business owners are more stressed now than they were in previous jobs, and 57% of female SMEs admit that they are mostly worried about their finances. This survey also revealed that business owners...
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