Employee Training and Development: Exploring Different Programs Employee training and development programs are crucial for any organization to remain competitive and productive. These programs enhance the skills and knowledge of employees, enabling them to perform their duties effectively and efficiently. However, not all training programs are created equal. Organizations need to explore different types of […]
Tag Archives: employeeengagement
Culture, Learning and development, Retention, Wellbeing, Workplace
What’s Employee Engagement? A key question for successful leaders
25
Oct
Oct
Employee engagement in Europe and the UK continues to stagnate in a decade long trend. The COVID-19 pandemic made this worse, with 36% of employees in Western Europe indicating that their lives were affected ‘a lot’ by the pandemic and 24% indicating they lost pay due to the pandemic. For organisations and people to recover, […]
People leave for a variety of reasons. A common one is they do not feel supported or encouraged to do what they do best. The price to replace an employee can exceed 1.5 times their salary. If your employees are dissatisfied, your customers are most likely not happy, too. It’s a never-ending cycle that repeats […]
Coronavirus, Culture, HR, Performance Management
Why creating a high trust culture is essential right now
19
May
May
The COVID-19 Pandemic is radically shifting how many businesses run. Leaders have had to pivot rapidly, reorganising and rallying their staff to push forward in an unprecedented period. Some business leaders think COVID-19 marks a permanent turning point. At the centre of the seismic change is the reshaping of corporate culture – the beliefs and […]
17
May
May
The Coronavirus (Covid-19) is accelerating one of the most significant organisational transformations in generations. Indeed, it is a health crisis but also for many organisations. It is also a fantastic possibility to change. In the centre of a pandemic, research now signifies that organisations are managing their personnel much better than ever before. And employee […]
12
May
May
On Sunday 10th May the UK Government announced that lockdown restrictions will begin to be eased. The easing includes allowing people to go back to work who cannot work from home. Businesses have a obligation to ensure they are making the workplace as safe as possible during Covid-19, and adhere to the government regulations regarding […]
11
Apr
Apr
Revealed within the Coronavirus Bill last month, the government plans to create a temporary right to statutory emergency volunteering leave to permit workers, employees and agency staff to have unpaid leave to volunteer in health and social care. If the suggested entitlement is taken forward, workers can pick to take unpaid volunteer leave in blocks […]
04
Mar
Mar
You can only give notice and make an employee redundant once you’ve finished consulting everyone. It’s best to tell an employee face-to-face that you’re making them redundant. You should also let them know in writing. You should include in the letter: their notice period leaving date how much redundancy pay they’re due how you calculated the […]
03
Mar
Mar
Selecting employees for redundancy must be done in a fair way and not discriminate against any individuals or groups. It’s a good idea to use selection criteria to help you choose which employees to make redundant. You should base the criteria on: standard of work skills, qualifications or experience attendance record (do not include […]
29
Feb
Feb
If someone needs time off because a person close to them has died, it’s important their employer approaches the matter sensitively. For example: giving the person the time they need to deal with the bereavement considering the person’s physical and emotional wellbeing, including once they’ve returned to work A sensitive approach can help keep a […]