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…
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…
Find out why we celebrate Pride and how workplaces can use this time of the year as an opportunity to promote inclusion. Published by the fantastic Inclusive Employers – click to read more about them. Many of you will have had plans to celebrate and take action on LGBTQ+ inclusion as part of Pride Month…
With quiet quitting on the rise, People Management asks experts about the consequences of employees resigning in this way and how to prevent it. by Mahalia Mayne. UK office workers are ‘quietly quitting’ their jobs for better prospects elsewhere, using methods such as ‘ghosting’, texting their resignation or simply walking out of the workplace, a…
The movement towards a shorter working week has gathered momentum due to a number of companies taking part in four-day week trials in the UK and abroad. CIPD’s report examines employer perspectives of the challenges and opportunities that come with adopting a shorter working week. These trials will give insights into how these organisations manage…
Employee health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do at CIPD to promote better working lives, says Mags Mc Monagle of CIPD Ireland. The global effects of the COVID pandemic emphasised more than ever the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance as people reassess what is most important in their…