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Human Resources

Is the new Apprenticeship Levy really a win-win?

The Apprenticeship Levy will provide ring-fenced funding and a sizeable return on investment for employers, writes Intequal's Tony Pitchford. Here's why.

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Do you listen to the “employee voice”?

Top Left Design's Keren Lerner explains the importance of listening to an employee voice, particularly when it comes to marketing.

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Diversity in finance: “Women are leaving because the culture isn’t right”

Getting women into senior levels is not just about financial reward or parental perks, it’s about attitude change, according to experts.

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Work from home: How to create a successful flexible working culture

On national work from home day (19 May 2017), LogMeIn's Stephen Duignan explains how small businesses can nurture a successful remote working culture though four top tips.

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Are men in ‘female’ jobs facing an ‘authority penalty’?

Customers perceive male managers as less authoritative in jobs associated with women, according to new research.

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Research: ‘Anonymous’ company secretaries set to take on bigger roles

New research reveals just 15 per cent of UK employees know who the company secretary is in their firm, which will need to change as compliance take centre stage.

Human Resources

Deconstructing workplace happiness: foundations for sustained employee satisfaction

There may not be a one-size-fits-all solution for workplace happiness, but there are a few ways to make sure your team is motivated. Robert Half's Phil Sheridan writes.

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5 benefits of offering a sabbatical to help beat the burnout

Modern businesses are becoming more and more innovative when it comes to employee benefits, see how offering a sabbatical scheme can boost your workforce.

Human Resources

Deconstructing workplace happiness: foundations for sustained employee satisfaction

There may not be a one-size-fits-all solution for workplace happiness, but there are a few ways to make sure your team is motivated. Robert Half's Phil Sheridan writes.

Human Resources

5 benefits of offering a sabbatical to help beat the burnout

Modern businesses are becoming more and more innovative when it comes to employee benefits, see how offering a sabbatical scheme can boost your workforce.

Human Resources

Gig economy workers boost more than a quarter of UK SMEs

Gig workers are employed at more than a quarter of UK SMEs, according to a new study, even though the majority of entrepreneurs fear the potential insecurity gig economy work can bring for both workers and businesses.

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FTSE 100 leaders still ‘stubbornly white and male’ in 2017

The average FTSE 100 CEO is from the UK, male, and is likely to have a background in finance.

Human Resources

Techniques to promote health and wellness in the workplace

Any company that seeks to be more productive and attains long term success values its employees’ health and wellness.

Human Resources

Do psychometric tests need an overhaul to be more inclusive?

Psychometric tests are widely used across industries. But are they inclusive for people with Asperger's syndrome and other conditions?