The UK is working hard, but not smart. Despite working longer hours than ever before, Britain is in the midst of a productivity crisis. And, with the growth of the 24-hour economy and ever-increased demand from consumers, it is a crisis that shows little sign of ending any time soon. With Brexit on the horizon,…
Every day, you entrust some of your most important and valuable messages to a form of communication short on clarity, short on personality, and short on results. I’m talking about all of those emails, text messages, and social messages that you type, double-check for meaning, perhaps add a helpful emoji or emoticon to (it doesn’t…
When you see the letters SAS you might be thinking of the super-skilled British army force, or an airline or even a shoe brand but in this instance, we are referring to the B2B tech company. It’s been doing employer branding for years before most organizations were concerned with employer reputation. Shannon Allen and Allison…
If you are unsure about the overall mental health of your office, it might be beneficial to know the treacherous fact that stress is costing the United States about $300 billion per year. This number is derived from the number of stress-related illnesses and injuries from accidents, how many days employees are absent from work,…
The workplace is a huge part of most people’s lives and it’s important that they feel comfortable in it, for their own well-being. All employers should strive to make their organizations a safe and welcoming environment for each and every member of staff. Recent research has revealed that many people still feel uncomfortable or unwelcome…
Batter up, recruiters—it’s time to play hardball. You’re working in the tightest employment market in a generation. Unemployment is low, the economy is strong, and job candidates have never been better informed of the power they can wield at the negotiating table. From seasoned members of Generation X to the new graduates of Generation Z…
For those working in HR, recruitment and resourcing agencies, the process of enabling a candidate and client to get the best out of contracted work involves several key elements. Throughout, there needs to be an effective line of communication so that both parties are singing from the same hymn sheet, and the agent is getting…
The onward march of the gig economy means that most of us now work as contractors or freelance workers and it suits many of us down to the ground. There’s an abbreviation especially for these workers: TVCs which stands for “temps, vendors and contractors”. According to Forbes, more than one-third (36%) of US workers are…
Yes, you read that right: the turnover rate in retail right now is a little over 60%, more than quadruple the United States average across all industries. Even the turnover rate for CEOs in retail is high right now (23%), albeit probably for different reasons. Retail positions like cashiers and inventory workers already need to…