Approaching a career the modern way: Apprenticeships
Findings from the Newcastle College explored the extensive advice and options available to students, exceeding past perceptions of the traditional employment route.
Professionals vs Tradesmen: Who has the most stressful jobs?
Research from Workwear Giant indicates that the more you earn, the more you seem to suffer from stress, with the professional category most affected compared to those in trade.
UK mental health crisis: What support is available to workers?
Mynurva has commissioned a survey among more than 2,000 UK adults to uncover how much support is available for people in full-time work who suffer from mental health problems.
Plugging the gender gap in manufacturing careers
A survey carried out by Women in Manufacturing (WiM) has found that almost three-quarters of women would not consider manufacturing careers as a viable option.
Searching for clarity in the world of operational guidance
In this article, William Makower discusses operational guidance as a cornerstone of public sector philosophy: Read on to find out why these services are vital.
44% of work-related stress is caused by high workload
According to HSE, around 15.4 million working days we lost in 12 months due to work-related stress or anxiety last year, with 23% of full-time employees admitting to feeling burned out at work all the time.
What are the top workplace perks to keep employees happy?
Liberty Games have surveyed office workers across the country to discover what factors or workplace perks would decrease their stress and increase their happiness.
AgileDS for government and students
University of Hull and Evoco use the Agile Business Consortium’s AgileDS™ approach to give graduates the opportunity to develop and grow their skills for government and private sector.
How can you maintain a healthy work-life balance?
The work-life balance is something that everyone needs to pay more attention to, so if you’re feeling unsure as to how to kick-start and maintain a healthy work-life balance, follow these tips.
Stress awareness month: Time to take stress out of the workplace
Jeanette Wheeler, MHR’s HR Director, explores the biggest causes of stress in the workplace and outlines the measures both employees and organisations can introduce to ease the strain and support their wellbeing.
Research shows gaslighting in UK workplace is ‘normal’
Over half of respondents to recent research say they have experienced gaslighting at work, exposing a negative dynamic in UK offices.
Observations on pragmatic digital transformation
Rob Fotheringham, Managing Director at Fotheringham Associates shares his thoughts on pragmatic digital transformation and the observations he has made in this vein which will help you on your journey.
Opportunities and challenges associated with Smart Working
Alison White of PLACEmaking asks: Are organisations focusing on the opportunities and challenges associated with Smart Working or too focused on the practical technology and property related aspects?
The UK’s most stressed cities, ages and professions
In 2018 it was reported that 74% of the UK felt too overwhelmed or stressed to cope, but a year on: Which city, age and professions are the most affected by stress?
The impact of apprenticeships on individuals, employers and the economy
Keith Smith, Director of Apprenticeships, Education & Skills Funding Agency in the UK explores the impact apprenticeships have on individuals, employers and the economy.
Science and tech companies to attract 20,000 new R&D workers by 2023
Despite Brexit, a new report by Bidwells says Science and technology (S&T) companies are looking to attract 20,000 new R&D workers by 2023.
The importance of smarter working versus working hard
BakkerElkhuizen explains the importance of smarter working in contrast to the notion of working hard.
Finding balance, health and happiness in the workplace
Alex Elmywood, The Growth Company, provides advice on how to obtain balance, health and happiness in the workplace.
Six ways to help bridge the gender pay gap in the UK
Lucinda Pullinger, Global Head of HR at Instant Offices investigates what forward-thinking steps businesses can take to help bridge the gender pay gap further.
Offshore wind sector set to increase female workforce
New offshore wind sector skills package will see jobs triple to 27,000 by 2030 and aims to achieve 33% women in the total offshore wind workforce.