Employment Related Content
The importance of reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our renewables workforce
Renewable energy is becoming a priority for governments all around the world in order to reduce our carbon footprint, but the skills shortage is slowing progression down.
Flexible workplaces to improve employee mental health
Nearly 40% of people employed at flexible workplaces claim it has significantly improved in their mental health, Wildgoose survey finds.
How can local authorities minimise the risk of data breaches?
In this article, Paul Mercina explores how the ongoing risk of data breaches can be navigated and dealt with by local authorities in the UK.
Enabling working carers
Caroline Day from Wellbeing Dynamics discusses her thoughts on enabling working carers to look after a loved one.
Is Smart Working contributing to employee unhappiness?
According to a survey by the Personal Group, there has been a 20% drop in workplace happiness over the past three years. Alison White, at PLACEmaking discusses if Smart Working has contributed to this.
The consistent application of data protection rules throughout the EU
Andrea Jelinek, Chair of European Data Protection Board, spoke to Open Access Government about data protection rules throughout the European Union, including the use of personal data during election campaigns.
New ILO global treaty to control violence against workers
A new International Labour Organization (ILO) global treaty adopted on 21 June, 2019 will improve protections for workers facing violence and harassment.
Where to start in pursuing the ‘American Dream’ of prosperity
The pursuit of the ‘American Dream’ of prosperity and success is an attractive aim for many business leaders: How do they get there?
How can technology be used to support mental health in the workplace?
59% of UK adults experience stress at work, here Natasha Bougourd from TSG highlights how technology can be used to support mental health.
Are your employees affected by body image disorders?
As body image disorders continue to be on the rise, David Price, CEO of Health Assured offers advice on how to recognise if your employees are affected and how to provide support.
Executive coaching: The hidden benefit
Ross Thompson at Arden University reveals the hidden benefit of executive coaching – which is the potential to unlock talent and capability via the promotion of candour and personal opinion.
Apprenticeships: A high-quality route to skilled employment
The Rt Hon Anne Milton MP, Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills at the Department for Education details why apprenticeships are a high-quality route to skilled employment.
Smarter working: Improving employees’ performance
Dr Shahnaz Hamid, Programme Leader at Interactive Pro, tells us how smarter working improves employees’ performance.
Can you legally monitor an employee’s social media?
Paul Holcroft, Associate Director at HR consultancy Croner explains whether employers can legally monitor an employee's social media and what they need to be wary of.
Redefining success and motivation
Offering flexi-time is not agile working. Individuals need to feel valued – and that demands a fundamentally different approach to employee empowerment and trust, explains Adam Kene, Managing Director at Kene Partners.
What workplace benefits do our employees expect?
To understand where the UK stands on workplace benefits, Aviva surveyed 2,000 employees and over 500 employers from varying business sizes to get their thoughts on what really matters to them.
Women and minority faculty in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
Here, Florida International University (FIU) discusses FUI ADVANCE, a research mission tackling institutional bias against women and minority faculty.
British Safety Council welcomes #AirWeShare campaign to tackle pollution
British Safety Council, alarmed by new research, welcomes the #AirWeShare campaign in calling for urgent action on protecting outdoor workers from air pollution.
UNESCO recommendations to stop gender stereotypes in AI
UNESCO has published a report to investigate gender equality in digital professions and eliminate gender stereotypes in AI applications such as Siri.
Understanding duty of care for NHS drivers
Neil Everatt, CEO at Selenity, discusses the need to understand duty of care for NHS drivers.
