With many of us now living healthier lives than in the past, gym memberships soaring and plenty of us eating more nutritious diets, shouldn’t it be the case that the workplace mirrors this and that employers take more time to look after employees? You’ll probably be aware that workplace health has been a hot topic … Continued

Searching for your next job needn’t be a chore – if you know where to look you should be able to apply for roles and then land interviews in no time at all. Looking for part-time work is similar to looking for full-time work – it’s actually the exact same process, it’s just that your … Continued

Workplace culture is fundamental to an organisation’s performance, according to Research by EY that asked board members their thoughts on the effectiveness of in-work employee benefit schemes. 86% of respondents said in-work benefits are highly linked to performance, while 61% said they saw an increase in employee performance following investment in office or workplace culture. … Continued

A high-quality benefits strategy is probably the most effective way to boost business performance, and there are plenty of studies to back that up. In light of this, reward managers who can implement benefit schemes that help to motivate the workforce are very much in demand. If you’re a reward professional looking for career progression … Continued

A Reward Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining an organisation’s incentive scheme, with the aim of motivating employees to improve productivity and company performance. If you already work in a reward position, you’ll be better placed than most to outline the day-to-day tasks you undertake from within an HR department, but for those people … Continued

38% of UK workers say their regular working environment is having a negative effect on their mental wellbeing, while half think their workplace doesn’t do enough to look after their needs. These figures come from new research by Health Insurance Company Westfield Health, who surveyed 1,825 UK employees. It was conducted to mark Mental Health … Continued

Working in Human Resources can be as challenging as it is rewarding. From hiring new employees to dealing with grievances, working in HR is a varied career in a department that’s vital to the day-to-day running of any business. To be a successful HR professional you need to be business-focused, while it’s equally important to … Continued

5 skills to look for when recruiting a HR assistant  HR assistants, along with other staff that work within HR such as compensation controllers, are vital to the smooth running of any HR department. To ensure your company HR department is running as smoothly as possible it’s important to hire the sort of people who … Continued

According to research carried out by Canada Life Group Insurance, a third of employees believe their employer has a negative approach to mental health. The survey of 1000 employees discovered that 57% of respondents had experienced mental health problems while in employment. This follows data revealed in 2015 that highlighted the impact mental health has … Continued