November 2023

October is ADHD Awareness month and to mark this, Ruby has considered how people with ADHD can manage their condition in the workplace and offer advice on how employers can support them. 

Tuesday, December 05, 2023 at 3:00 pm ET

Where do we draw the line between multitasking and drowning our minds with stimuli? And when we’ve crossed that line, how do we cope?

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Sustainability must evolve from just an initiative to an integral way of doing business. Green teams enable this transformation through engagement at the grassroots level. All organisations should consider launching green teams to unleash their workforce’s potential for positive impact. Employees are ready to stand to accept the challenge – all they need is opportunity.

New research from BambooHR suggests a link between ongoing economic uncertainty and worsening employee satisfaction. Here’s what HR can do to reverse the trend.

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The transport sector had no choice but to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Challenges such as travel restrictions and a surge in demand for goods and services were problems faced globally by transport teams. As a result, issues such as knowing how to train staff effectively and in a safe and compliant manner became a front-line matter.  

Outside of the pandemic, and in addition to the need for effective safety programmes, the transport sector suffers from a high rate of work-related accidents and fatalities, with 1.25 million deaths each year globally. This begs the question, when it comes to training employees effectively, what have we learnt over the last few years? 

In this week’s HR Tech Check, we look at the human side of AI at work by diving into several recent surveys on the topic.

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Rising reports of workplace-induced mental health issues necessitate attention. The pandemic magnified anxiety, depression, and stress in workspaces. Mental health concerns are now a leading cause of job changes. Employers and employees recognize the urgency. Strategies include personal safety, communication, support, and job security. Prioritizing mental well-being improves productivity and job satisfaction.

With high inflation, interest rates at their highest for 15 years and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis for communities across the UK being reported on a daily basis, it’s almost impossible not to be aware of the cumulative effects for many communities.