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Way to Work - a first step, but we can and must do better
28 Jan 2022Tony Wilson argues that the new Way to Work campaign is a first step, but will not be enough to address the challenges that we face; and sets out how a new plan for participation and growth should be underpinned by a universally accessible, modern employment service.
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New Year but same old you? Research suggests taking a look around before blaming yourself for broken resolutions
26 Jan 2022Drawing on recent research for RSSB, Sally Wilson considers the role of the workplace when individuals are trying to manage and improve their health behaviours.
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Voice, flexibility and resilience - what has HR learnt in 2021?
16 Dec 2021Claire Campbell reflects on a tumultuous year for HR, highlighting the value of important lessons learnt from 2021 and reasons to feel optimistic about the year ahead.
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A coaching approach to supporting staff wellbeing in difficult working circumstances
15 Dec 2021With primary care workers once again on the frontline of a national emergency pandemic response, Dr Alison Carter reflects on a recent major evaluation study of an NHS coaching service to support frontline primary care workers as they respond to the evolving threat of Covid-19.
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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”
13 Dec 2021After a year off, office Christmas parties are back. Zofia Bajorek highlights the need for organisations to ensure their celebrations are inclusive for all staff whilst serving a reminder that employee recognition should take place throughout the year, not just at Christmas.
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Working from home (again) – five lessons from the last time
9 Dec 2021With the government once again invoking work from home guidance where possible, Stephen Bevan reflects on evidence-based research from the first wfh ‘experiment’ and highlights the resilience and agility of managers and organisations when needing to pivot quickly to ‘keep the lights on’.
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‘Still waiting for a Living Wage’: UK progress but more needed internationally
8 Dec 2021Reviewing the events of Living Wage Week and the learning from an expert roundtable on the issue he organised recently, Duncan Brown argues that national progress needs to be extended internationally as we emerge from the pandemic.
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Improving pay and job quality in Adult Social Care
3 Dec 2021Becci Newton reflects on the long standing issues around remuneration and quality of work in the adult social care sector and considers a series of recommendations to improve pay and progression in employment.
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Making flexible working the default
1 Dec 2021In light of the government’s open consultation on flexible working proposals coming to an end, Astrid Allen looks at the limitations of legislation versus the need for cultural change and how some progressive employers are maximising the recruitment and cost benefits that flexibility can deliver.
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The Great Resignation Vs The Great Retirement: Where should employers’ attention lie?
29 Nov 2021Reflecting on the sharp rise in early retirement among older workers, Zofia Bajorek highlights the actions that employers can take to address the needs of these employees, and avoid losing the skills, knowledge and economic productivity that they bring to the workplace.