There have been countless studies, media reports and even employment tribunals challenging the pay difference between men and women doing the same jobs – and it’s a worldwide problem. The Nordic countries have the smallest global gender gap index, but African and Middle Eastern countries, trail a long way behind them. Rwanda is the one exception…
No business wants to lose money, especially from a decision you’ve made and even worse if you can easily avoid it. Bad hires continue to cost recruitment companies thousands of lost revenue every year. A recent survey in the UK on bad hires has put the loss at anything between £15,000 to £30,000 per year, with…
Most companies I work with understand the importance of employee engagement and the impact that it brings to their business. But despite that, 70% of employees surveyed in a Gallup report described themselves as neutral of “actively disengaged”. This means they are willing to jump ship anytime, or worse, willing to do damage to their…
LinkedIn has changed… recruiters are going mad! And at a time when Trump and Brexit are causing a storm online… Well, these things happen in threes! Or do we need some perspective? So, the web (and every meeting I am in with recruiters) is full of “how very dare LinkedIn make these changes?” “What a…
When was the last time you took a vacation? Has it been a while? Have you ever canceled or postponed vacation time due to work? If so, you’re not alone. According to research from Project: Time Off, 55 percent of Americans didn’t use all of their vacation time in 2015, resulting in a total of…
Last year we spoke to Shutterstock about the big creative trends predicted for 2016. I’ve had the opportunity to chat to Terrence Morash, Creative Director at Shutterstock, about what’s hot and what’s not for this year. And for you instant messaging fans among you, you’ll be pleased to know emojis will continue to have a strong…
Categories
The True Costs of a New Hire in the UK
Hiring a new staff member costs more than just their salary. Here’s a breakdown of the costs you can expect when bringing someone new into your team. If you’re running a small business, at some point you’re going to need to hire someone. And while you might think you’ve budgeted for this, with their salary…
Nowadays it’s virtually impossible to send a text, instant message or email without using an emoji ever since they exploded in to our digital worlds in the late 90s. The man behind them is Shigetaka Kurita, who as an employee of NTT DoCoMo back in the day, sought to revolutionize Japan’s means of communication. And the…
Are you worried by your office environment? Maybe you’re guilty of the dreaded zombie workforce syndrome? There’s no denying that there is a direct link between employee satisfaction in the workplace and productivity levels. By making some small changes to your office environment your employees will be more content and as a result you can expect…