by Caroline Robertson | Oct 4, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
In July, the British Standards Institute (BSI) published a new whitepaper which suggested that women are leaving the workplace earlier than men, but not out of personal preference. Reasons for their workplace departure included caring responsibilities (for parents or...
by Caroline Robertson | Sep 5, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
Following the pandemic, increasing numbers of employees are asking their bosses if they can bring an assistance/emotional support animal to the office. And we are not just taking about dogs – cats, rabbits, spiders, snakes and iguanas are all on the growing list...
by Caroline Robertson | Aug 14, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
It’s a given that we all want to be paid fairly for the work that we do. But surely, it’s just human nature that whatever we get, we will always want more? A recent survey found that that 61% of UK workers feel they are not paid fairly at work, but only a quarter...
by Caroline Robertson | Jul 5, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
When an employee resigns, for whatever reason, it’s important that as an employer you respond in the right way, so you can protect your interests and minimise liability. In January 2022, 4,258,000 people quit their jobs to perhaps further their careers elsewhere or...
by Caroline Robertson | Jun 5, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
A great financial benefits and rewards programme can help you attract the very best talent, retain valuable members of the team, and boost productivity and financial wellbeing. Many businesses spend valuable time, money and other resources putting together complicated...
by Caroline Robertson | May 5, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
You must have been hiding underneath a rock not to realise the increasingly significant role that artificial intelligence (AI) is playing in the UK. According to Government figures, around 15% of all businesses have adopted at least one AI technology, which translates...
by Caroline Robertson | Apr 11, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
We all want to be paid what we are worth. An amount that is fair and accurately reflects our qualifications, skills, knowledge, experience and hard work. But recent research collected by pay software company Syndio found that almost seven in 10 (69%) of women feel...
by Caroline Robertson | Mar 16, 2023 | Uncategorised
It’s not exactly news that many organisations are struggling to maintain the right staffing levels at the moment. Add to that the worrying lack of skills, Brexit, Covid-19 aftereffects, the great resignation, an ageing workforce and the rise in employee expectations...
by Caroline Robertson | Feb 16, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
The world of work has changed in the last few years. Not only have we had to adapt to hybrid work cultures and remote workspaces, but phrases such as employee engagement, quiet quitting and a national skills shortage are now commonplace. Recent research from the...
by Caroline Robertson | Jan 12, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
When it comes to tattoos, we all have our own personal opinions about whether we like them or don’t, but as an employer what are your rights? There are currently no employment laws about specifically tattoos in the workplace, this means that employers have a lot of...
