Lone Workers – Your Hidden Workforce
There are over six million lone workers in the UK which represents about 20% of the UK workforce. They represent the “hidden” workforce that is under represented in an office they rarely frequent.
Face to face vs. online training: What’s your pick?
Kamy Anderson, Market Researcher at ProProfs explores the differences between face to face and online training.
Millennials wiling to pay someone to complete handy tasks and household chores
The younger generation may be digital natives who know the ins and outs of the latest apps and social media platforms, but it seems they’re not as ‘handy’ at tasks or household chores compared to the older generation
NHS Employers hold careers fair for Armed Forces personnel
NHS Employers held a careers fair, on Wednesday, to help members of the Armed Forces community find jobs and training opportunities in the health sector
Arch Apprentices successfully obtains place on Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Apprenticeship Framework
A contract has been awarded to Arch Apprentices from Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation which will afford NHS, police, schools, local authorities much greater access to acquiring much-needed apprentices
Increased funding provided to businesses that support disabled people in the workplace
Today the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Esther McVey, has announced increased funding to support businesses that provide extra employment support for disabled people with the greatest barriers to work
Bosses discriminate against women in fear of them becoming pregnant
Almost one in three UK bosses wouldn’t hire a female applicant in case they become pregnant soon, new research suggests
Workplace technology – How has it impacted health and safety?
Employers have a duty of care to ensure that employees are not at risk when at work in businesses and organisations across Britain —so how are employers using technology to stay within the law and protect their team?
Degree apprenticeships revolutionise leadership learning
Andy Bailey of Ashridge Executive Education explains the extent to which degree apprenticeships revolutionise leadership learning
A new Europass for better communication of skills and qualifications
Marianne Thyssen, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility explains how a new Europass ensures better communication of skills and qualifications in Europe today
Rise of the Freelancer: Key demographics leading UK’s self-employed sector
The workforce is changing as more people swap the security of a 9-to-5 job for the flexibility of freelancing, with key demographics and industries leading the self-employed sector, according to Instant Offices
Equipping people with the skills that employers need
Keith Smith, Director, Apprenticeships Group, ESFA tells us why apprenticeships are at the heart of the UK government’s ambition to equip people of all ages with the skills that employers need
Technology and flexible working patterns: Transforming the way we work
Richard Morris, UK CEO of International Workplace Group (IWG) explains how technology and flexible working patterns are transforming the way the public sector and other organisations work in the UK today
Zero-hours contracts can be positive, says Taylor
Taylor declares zero-hours contracts can be positive at Peninsula’s annual HR and business leaders’ forum
Over 1.5 million people to trade in full-time work for ‘the gig economy’
More than 6 million UK adults are already self-employed or working as a contractor, with 6% of full-time professionals looking to make the transition this year
The future of wearable devices in the workplace
With the international market for wearable devices having reached a new high in 2017 with 16.9% growth year on year, Instant Offices delves into what impact this trend will have on the workplace as we know it
Youth Select Committee 2018 calls for evidence on barriers to work experience
The Youth Select Committee announced a new inquiry into barriers to work experience on Tuesday (15 May). The Committee is calling for evidence from a wide range of witnesses, including businesses and charities, as well as young people who have been directly affected by these barriers
Mental Health Awareness: 8 out of 10 Brits admit observing presenteeism in the workplace
According to the recent CIPD survey, people coming into work when they are ill also known as ‘presenteeism’ has more than tripled since 2010, with 86% of employees admitting they had observed presenteeism in the workplace
Study finds happy healthcare workplaces are more successful
Employee morale doesn’t just promote loyalty but it can actually improve how effective and productive employees are in their role, according to new research
Why the European Pillar of Social Rights should keep nurses in the profession
Paul De Raeve, Secretary General and Elisabeth Adams, President of the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) tell us why the European Pillar of Social Rights should help nurses to remain in the nursing profession