by Caroline Robertson | Aug 7, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
No-one should have to suffer bullying at work, yet many people do. Studies show it’s a growing issue that has a negative impact on people’s careers, lives and wellbeing. 47% of UK workers have observed bullying at work – while one in ten have experienced...
by Caroline Robertson | Jul 13, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
During their election campaigning, Labour was clear that should they get into power, that there would be “A New Deal for Working People.” Whilst it may not have been what they were elected on, now that they are in Government, it’s worth looking at the five key...
by Caroline Robertson | Jun 10, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
With summer on the horizon, more warmth and sunshine (meaning an increased need to be outside) and annual holidays looming, employers should get ready for a less motivated workforce. According to research by Dayforce, almost half (45%) of full-time employees in the UK...
by Caroline Robertson | May 8, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
Imagine the situation, you’ve applied for lots of jobs and finally got an interview with the company of your dreams. The problem is that you’re daunted about the type of questions they will ask, worried you’ll fluff the answers and come across as unprofessional or...
by Caroline Robertson | Apr 3, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
Sexual harassment at work is one of the most common forms of harassment. According to workplace experts Acas, examples of this type of unwanted and inappropriate behaviour include: Flirting, gesturing or making sexual remarks about someone’s body, clothing or...
by Caroline Robertson | Mar 7, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
The 5 February 2024 was National Sickie Day. According to the latest evidence the UK has an even bigger problem with inactivity due to long-term sickness than previously thought. According to CIPD data in October 2023, employees are now averaging 7.8 days of sickness...
by Caroline Robertson | Feb 6, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
To miss a few days a year of working might not seem like too much of an issue for a single employee, but combined they make a massive impact on not only the bottom line of a business, but on the UK economy as a whole. The average rate of employee absence, which may...
by Caroline Robertson | Jan 16, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
For an employer, or an applicant, the job interview is important. Both parties want it to go well and of course give them the result that they need. But whereas traditional interviews used to take place face-to-face, many are now happening online or via the phone....
by Caroline Robertson | Dec 11, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
The UK has placed a significant emphasis on maintaining a fair and lawful workforce. Working illegally in the UK is seen as one of the reasons for illegal migration – we’ve all heard about false identification documents and papers being offered by unscrupulous gangs...
by Caroline Robertson | Nov 13, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
In a world where flexible working and working from home on set days has become the norm, it’s essential that as an employer you don’t lose sight of the importance of having an office workspace. Whilst to some, it might just be a building, to others it’s an area for...
