According to statistics that have been published by the HSE, there were 595,000 cases of work-related anxiety, depression, or stress in the 2017/18 period. This marked a prevalent rate of 1,800 affected individuals per 100,000 workers. As a result,...
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The ‘Brexit Effect’ on employment in the UK
It’s difficult to avoid Brexit It’s in the newspapers, on TV, discussed online, debated on social media and a major topic of conversation. Some of us would rather forget about the whole thing or put a plan in place to deliver it. However, a large...
Long Term Fatigue: The TATT Problem
Have you ever arrived at work, only to find that your employees are slacking, dozing off or even fast asleep in their chair? ‘Tired All the Time’, otherwise known as TATT, is often seen as a syndrome that is similar to chronic fatigue. It...
How can Employers tackle Loneliness in the Workplace?
Loneliness is a sad and painful ailment, defined as “a complex set of feelings that occurs when intimate and social needs are not adequately met”. It is important for employers to understand that loneliness causes a different emotional response...
Talent Management in the Workplace
What is Talent? Is it a learnable skill, or an innate ability? Does it only exist within its given context or is it transferable? Does it mean the entire workforce or those individuals with skills and potential whose roles will always have...
The Role HR takes in Business Planning
HR and Business Planning What is a HR Business Plan? A HR Business Plan defines how a company is going to operate and develop over a given period of time. It focuses on the elements of how to make a profit and identifies the risks which may prevent...
Five Ways to Improve Staff Wellbeing
As a business owner, one of the top priorities you should have is ensuring the wellbeing of your staff is at an optimum level. Doing this can help maintain productivity and guarantee the demands of the business are met. There are several ways you...
Looking After Your Business’ Most Important Asset: A Guide to Motivating Employees
How Do We Define Motivation in the Modern Business Environment? The simplest definition of operational motivation is defined as the “inner force that drives individuals to accomplish personal and organisational goals”. The follow-up question is...