A lack of awareness and understanding of neurodiversity means it has rarely been considered in the design of workplace processes, management practices, environments or in the way work is organised. The norms and ways of working that emerge may therefore suit some but not others – perhaps as many as up to 20% of people who identify as neurodivergent in some…
Mothers, fathers and partners, including same-sex partners and adoptive parents have statutory rights to maternity, paternity leave, adoption and shared parental leave, writes the CIPD (The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development). Other important ‘family-friendly’ measures include unpaid parental leave, time off for emergencies involving dependents and the right to request flexible working. Many employers…
Happy New Year from the team at Recruited UK! Forget the usual clichés to drink less or visit the gym more – its time to focus your attention to career goals instead! Whether you’re looking to move up in your current field or want to find a whole new career, making a few resolutions for…
Our series of tips will help you get the most out of homeworking Article by CIPD. For more information on remote working, click here.
Guidance on how to prepare a user policy on generative AI for your workplace and how this technology can be used to support HR functions While AI is already established and present in some HR information systems, spreadsheet software, learning platforms, as well as in search engines and social media apps, the recent shift puts hugely powerful,…
Today is World Mental Health Day, the perfect time to talk about work-life balance. A healthy work-life balance will mean different things to us all. It’s not so much about splitting your time 50/50 between work and leisure but making sure you feel fulfilled and content in both areas of your life. A healthy balance…
This guide from CIPD highlights the key checks carried out during the recruitment process and explains the risks and practical considerations to be taken into account when offering employment. As traditional recruitment practices continue to evolve, partly driven by the development of technology, organisations need to ensure that they follow pre-employment checking procedures that are…
The benefits of flexible or remote working are clear, and forced into many of our lives thanks to the Covid pandemic when it allowed companies and organisations to continue to function while in lockdown or under travel restrictions. But it may not all be plain sailing, as we investigate the benefits and challenges involved in…
‘Employee voice’ is the way people communicate their views to their employer and influence matters that affect them at work. For employers, effective voice (often just called ‘voice’) contributes to building trust with employees, innovation, productivity and organisational improvement. For employees, self-expression in voice often results in feeling valued, increased job satisfaction, greater influence and…
The most effective way to hire the best staff is to use a great recruitment agency, one that you know you can trust and who understands your business. Job boards, LinkedIn, and national media are good ways to find a broad range of potential employees, but to hire the best talent you will need the…