An introduction to people analytics People data, which is collected by HR systems such as payroll, is analysed along with other company data, including operations performance.  The type of data includes: Employee data, i.e. skills, demographics Performance data, i.e....

Why friendships at work? Generations address work friendships in different ways; it also depends on the type of work, i.e. you may well find more camaraderie and friends on the factory floor than in a boardroom.  The furniture ecommerce company, [email protected],...

What is a salary sacrifice? Essentially, a salary sacrifice is an agreement between the employer and employee whereby the employee gives up a portion of their salary in exchange for a non-cash benefit, such as higher pension contributions, financing company cars,...

The first working Monday of the year is considered to be the busiest, with around a million people looking for a new job in the first week alone, according to Reed. But it's not just employees searching – companies also get ready for the new influx of prospective CVs...

Carol singing No Christmas is complete without carol singing. The word 'carol' means to dance and has been associated with Christmas since the Middle Ages, but the Victorians really put them on the Christmas map. Many of the carols we sing today were introduced by the...

The candidate experience – turning a candidate into an employee Organisations are recognising that to attract the best talent, they need to create the best recruitment experience. According to Deloitte's Your Candidate Experience report, 87% of candidates say that a...

The boom of flexible working We’ve seen a definite shift with businesses seriously exploring the idea of flexible working hours in order to attract the top talent locally. As we’ve mentioned before, giving staff flexibility in when they carry out their work means that...

Types of discrimination There are a number of types of discrimination that you need to be aware of, and know how to prevent in your company. These include age, race, gender, religion, marital status, disability and pregnancy. As @ACFStepChange tweeted, there are 9...

    Building a personal brand It’s becoming more and more important these days to give your business a brand, so people associate a face with it. Building a company profile allows you to showcase the ethos behind your business, and how you can provide...

What is CSR? Corporate Social Responsibility is a business model that incorporates sustainable development, as well as having a positive impact on social, economic and environmental factors. Businesses tend to commit to causes that are closely aligned with their...