Workforce Management & Planning

What can you do if a bad worker asks for a reference?

  If you’ve got nothing good to say, should you say nothing at all? What do you do if you’re asked for a reference for an employee that you can’t honestly recommend? While many might breathe a sigh of relief that a not so brilliant employee is leaving it’s possible that they may want a […]

How can you implement a four day week?

There’s no doubt implementing a four-day week has become an increasingly popular move for companies wanting to offer greater flexibility to boost staff recruitment and retention.   In fact, 50% of UK companies now offer a four-day week to either some or all of their staff. Working four days can increase employee morale and productivity, […]

How to support employees mental health

How can organisations effectively support employees experiencing mental illness in the workplace? With one in six individuals in the UK experiencing a common mental health problem in any given week, and over 15 million work days lost to work-related stress, anxiety or depression last year, it’s clear that workplaces need to do all they can […]

Eco-friendly office: key to attracting and retaining staff

An eco-friendly office is key to attracting and retaining staff Environmental initiatives have never been more prevalent with two in three Brits admitting to changing their habits to become ‘greener’, but while most individuals are aware of what they can do in the home, the workplace is a different matter. Almost three quarters (73 percent) […]

Five ways new managers can excel

New to being a manager? Here’s 5 ways to Excel!  The promotion to manager is an exciting step up, but the additional responsibility that comes with a senior role can feel like a huge leap for many new managers who are uncertain how to effectively lead their team.So how can new managers be great leaders […]

How to support and manage graduates - 5 top tips

How to support and manage graduates   The biggest jump in a person’s career is typically the one from university or colleague into the world of work. While many students may have taken on part-time roles to support themselves throughout their studies, nothing can quite prepare you for taking the first step on the career […]

Worker Confidence At Lowest Level for Four Years - Monster Jobs Confidence Index

The latest Monster Jobs Confidence Index shows worker confidence at its lowest for four years. Over a third of workers feel less confident about their job due to the current political climate. A quarter of workers don’t feel confident about their job security in the next six months.   Derek Jenkins, General Manager UK & […]

Is Your Office Summer Ready ?

Is your office ready for the summer holiday season? Out of offices are on, but is your office beach ready? School summer holidays are upon us and employees will be looking forward to a well-deserved week or two off. Covering for holidays can be very tricky. How can you ensure that the time off is […]

Why bullying can cause even more pain for employers

Bullying in the workplace is a tricky situation to deal with. Here we help you with what you need to know and how to prevent any unwanted legal disputes.

What are the big motivation factors for employees?

Most workers really don't leave for money but managers like to hear it's the money, because that shifts the blame for losing employees away from themselves.