Personnel Today NHS clinical staff in their early careers have become more stressed and unhappy over the past decade, according to analysyis of staff surveys. The post Early careers NHS staff increasingly unhappy at work appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 20/02/2025 - 18:00 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

TalentCulture Organizational culture is often seen as an abstract concept. However, I have found that network science offers a powerful lens to better understand and shape it more sustainably. Networks are the foundation of all complex systems — from electricity grids to the human brain — and organizations are no different. They function as networks of The post Network-Driven Culture Transformation: How Connectivity Fuels Organizational Change appeared first on TalentCulture. Go to Source 20/02/2025 - 15:00 /Jeffrey Beeson Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I recently published an article on how to create a morning routine. It occurred to me afterward that having an evening routine is equally important. How we wind down at the end of the day can impact our sleep and subsequently how we start the next day. Good evening routines lead to good mornings and so on …  Some of the activities that are part of a morning routine could also be part of an evening routine. For example, including an element of fun. However, there are a few other things to consider. Here’s a list of activities to think about when trying to create or improve an evening routine.  Consider journaling. In older articles, I’ve talked about journaling to express gratitude and record your accomplishments. Journaling could be a great way to let go of any “stuff” from the day and enjoy the rest of your evening.  Figure out how much sleep you need. This is going to vary by person, but all of us should know how much sleep we need to be our best the next day. Are you going to get that amount every single night? Probably not. But should we try to get that amount on a regular basis? Yes, we should.  Understand your ideal sleep environment. Personally, I think this is one of the reasons that people say they never sleep the same when they’re traveling. Because at home, they have their ideal sleep environment – the room is the right temperature, the bed and bedding are exactly the way they like it, and the ambient noise is something they’ve become used to. Take time to understand your ideal sleep environment.  Evaluate if using a sleep tracker makes sense. Sleep tracking is quite popular right now, whether it’s using an...

Personnel Today The fall in the number of international students has led Bangor University to place about 200 jobs under risk of redundancy, its vice-chancellor has told staff in an email. The post Universities crisis deepens, as Bangor sheds 200 jobs appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 20/02/2025 - 12:00 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Day-one unfair dismissal and sick pay rights among small firms' greatest concerns about Employment Rights Bill, FSB survey shows. The post Employment Rights Bill will ‘wreak havoc’, say small firms appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 20/02/2025 - 12:00 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

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Personnel Today The CIPD Trust has published guidance to support employers and HR professionals to recruit and retain refugees. The post CIPD launches guide for hiring refugees appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 19/02/2025 - 18:00 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Improve Your HR This morning, I needed to make two vet appointments for my cats. I’m an American in Switzerland, so that means I need to make a phone call in German. No problem. I’ve lived here for almost 16 years and I have a B2 German certificate. A B2 means—or should mean—that “I can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. I can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining my views.” With that definition, picking up the phone and saying, “Ich möchte Kontrolltermine für meine Katzen vereinbaren,” (I’d like to make check-up appointments for my cats) should have been easy, so why did I panic and double-check with Deepl before calling? Because I’ve gotten lazy with my German. to keep reading, click here: Microsoft Says AI Kills Critical Thinking—Here’s What That Means for You  The post Microsoft Says AI Kills Critical Thinking—Here’s What That Means for You appeared first on Improve Your HR. Go to Source 19/02/2025 - 15:00 /Evil HR Lady Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Committee says ‘widespread’ and ‘culturally embedded’ ageism requires stronger legal protections and a strategy to address the challenges posed by the UK’s ageing population. The post Protections needed to tackle ‘pervasive ageism’, says MPs appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 19/02/2025 - 12:14 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today A civil servant who blew the whistle on the UK’s withdrawal from Afghanistan has won a case for unfair dismissal against the Foreign Office. The post Whistleblowing civil servant wins unfair dismissal case appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 19/02/2025 - 12:05 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Pay awards remained at lowest level for four years as inflation levels increased by more than expected in January 2025. The post Pay awards restrained as inflation climbs appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 19/02/2025 - 12:05 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Court of Appeal considers whether whistleblowing protections should be extended to external job applicants under human rights legislation. The post Court hears case on whistleblowing protections for external job applicants appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 19/02/2025 - 03:00 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Architects are urging the government to rethink the introduction of new rates to sponsor overseas skilled workers for the sector. The post Architects call for review of sponsored worker visa rules appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 18/02/2025 - 18:00 /Kavitha Sivasubramaniam Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Human Resources News - Human Resources News Headlines | Bizjournals.com Q. Our company has promoted many people into supervisory or management positions in the past year because they excelled in their jobs. Some are excellent natural leaders, and some have become bossy, critical, judgmental and tyrants with their teams. How do we develop their leadership?  A. Everyone has natural leadership within them, but many people have never been taught to be a leader. They’ve seen or experienced poor management from parents, former managers, teachers or coaches, or television… Go to Source 18/02/2025 - 16:40 /Marcia Daszko Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Employee who suffered from morning sickness awarded £93,600 after she was dismissed in a message that included a ‘jazz hands’ emoji. The post Property consultant with morning sickness awarded £94k after ‘jazz hands’ dismissal appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 18/02/2025 - 15:00 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today 27 March 2025 | Register now to watch our webinar examining key themes driving the evolution in employee relations, treating staff as individuals with their own specific needs. The post Redefining employee relations for the future of work (webinar) appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 18/02/2025 - 15:00 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Workplace ‘banter’ continues to pose challenges for businesses, with 57 related employment tribunal cases recorded last year. The post Workplace ‘banter’ cause of 57 tribunal claims in 2024 appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 18/02/2025 - 15:00 /Kavitha Sivasubramaniam Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I keep seeing these conversations about “employees just don’t want to work anymore” or “employees don’t work hard enough”. I thought we had moved past such comments but obviously we haven’t. So, it might be helpful to use a relatively well-known theory to help explain what might be happening.  Expectancy theory (also known as Vroom’s Theory) basically says there are three aspects to employee motivation: valence, expectancy, and instrumentality.  The first component is expectancy, which is the belief that the performance / goal is attainable. Think of it as self-efficacy – “I can do this.” If an employee feels that the task or job isn’t attainable, then they might not be motivated to do it. Please note, I’m not saying that the task or job needs to be easy. Many people are willing to take on challenging goals and work hard to accomplish them. But they also must feel that they can do it.  The second component is instrumentality. This is the belief that if a person does the work and accomplishes the goal that they will be rewarded. If the organization expects employees to work hard but doesn’t offer any type of recognition, acknowledgement, or reward … then some employees might say, “it’s not worth going the extra mile”.  The third component and dare I say the most important one is valence. This is related to the value that an employee places on the reward. So, if the reward is something of value, then employees would be very motivated to accomplish the task or goal. If the reward isn’t of great value, then employees might not be motivated.  Here are a few examples to illustrate expectancy theory and employee motivation: A high performing employee meets with their manager. The manager says, “You’re doing a great job. Keep up the good work and...

Personnel Today Scottish workers are awarded the biggest pay increases in the public sector, outstripping the rest of the UK. The post Scottish workers enjoy UK’s biggest public sector pay rises appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 18/02/2025 - 12:00 /Kavitha Sivasubramaniam Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today UK wages are growing while job vacancies continue to fall, according to the latest official figures. The post Wages rise as job vacancies continue to fall appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 18/02/2025 - 12:00 /Kavitha Sivasubramaniam Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today A lack of awareness means less than 1% of those eligible are receiving Access to Work support. How can employers help? The post Why Access to Work can be worth the wait appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 18/02/2025 - 09:00 /Leanne Maskell Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today The nurse at the centre of a tribunal against her employer, NHS Fife, has been asked to attend a conduct... The post Nurse at centre of trans tribunal faces conduct hearing appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 17/02/2025 - 12:01 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today There has been a significant fall in hiring confidence and a sharp increase in redundancy intentions over the past quarter according to new research. The post CIPD survey: sharp fall in confidence among businesses appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 17/02/2025 - 12:00 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Almost nine in 10 workers in the UK are now required to come into the office more days each week, according to data from Virgin Media O2. The post Nine in 10 workers required to be in office more appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 17/02/2025 - 12:00 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 2 minutes When there’s a change in the presidency, there are government changes as well. This has been going on for centuries. However, I will admit, there are a lot of changes happening right now. I know I’ve said to myself more than once how it would be wonderful to have one place to monitor what’s going on.  If you’re also looking for that one site to help you stay current with what’s happening … let me share a site to check out. Our friends at Foley & Lardner LLP have set up a site called “100 Days and Beyond: A Presidential Transition Hub”. This site includes: Key policy and regulatory changes that might impact your industry and organization. Personnel transitions, including key appointments and their implications. The changing geopolitical landscape and how political dynamics could shape trade, tariffs, and supply chains. Check out the site and if you like what you’re reading, you can sign up for a weekly update email that will give you the latest government changes. I’ve received a couple of emails so far and really like the format. The email is organized in sections. For example, there’s a section on labor and employment so I can focus on that section. There’s also a section dedicated to the executive orders that have been signed over the past week.  As an HR pro, I’ve always said that just because I can do something that doesn’t always mean I should do it. This is a perfect example. Can I look up all these laws on my own? Yes, I can. Is that the best use of my time? Probably not. The legal team at Foley is doing it for us. And you can send articles to your executive team as you see necessary.  Organizations are going...

Human Resources News - Human Resources News Headlines | Bizjournals.com Is anything simple anymore? As leaders, we often feel like every aspect of our work lives brings with it complexity, chaos and constant disruption. The once-straightforward tasks of planning and decision-making now come layered with ambiguity, unpredictability and rapid shifts in technology and market dynamics. Leaders are no longer merely managing teams. This new reality demands a different kind of leadership — one that goes beyond traditional management approaches to embrace uncertainty as… Go to Source 14/02/2025 - 21:55 /Melanie Lashlee Adams, Ed.D. Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

TalentCulture Sponsored by Darwinbox. In this episode, we will unwrap the world of AI and Automation in Human Resources. There are numerous ways that AI can augment current processes, and we are here to unpack how it may upend particular elements of HR moving forward. This episode is sure to get you thinking about how you The post Harnessing AI and Automation in HR appeared first on TalentCulture. Go to Source 14/02/2025 - 18:00 /mike@hivemindai.com Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Human Resources News - Human Resources News Headlines | Bizjournals.com Highly digital jobs have been growing steadily over the past 15 years, and Dallas-Fort Worth ranks among the top metro areas in the nation for this type of work. Computer, engineering and management careers (CEM) pay an average of $122,000 a year nationally and in Dallas the wages are even higher. Here's how DFW stacks up against other tech titans in the state and nation. Go to Source 14/02/2025 - 16:55 /Bill Hethcock Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today HR circles will be intrigued by what Apple's series Severance tells us about our working lives. The post What does the TV show Severance tell us about work-life balance? appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 14/02/2025 - 15:01 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Despite the backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion programmes in the US, UK firms are protecting DEI budgets. The post Study finds UK firms are not ditching DEI appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 14/02/2025 - 15:01 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Recent promises to remove regulations and boost growth have appeared to be odds with measures such as creating a Fair Work Agency. The post Angela Rayner says cabinet fully behind Employment Rights Bill appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 14/02/2025 - 15:01 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today An organist from the US has won a wrongful dismissal case at an employment tribunal against a parish church. In... The post American church organist unfairly dismissed from Surrey post, rules tribunal appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 14/02/2025 - 15:01 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today DVV Media has announced that, from Monday (17 February), OHW+, Personnel Today’s subscription service for occupational health and wellbeing professionals,... The post End of an era as OHW+ set to close appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 14/02/2025 - 12:02 /OHW+ Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Improve Your HR I’ve always hated the terms “work wife” and “work husband.” They imply a level of intimacy that you should not have at work unless you work with your spouse to whom you are legally and lawfully wedded. I also don’t think it’s a harmless joke. I’m not the only one. Blonde Musings posted this question on X. If the terms “work wife” and “work husband” are harmless, why not call it “work brother” or “work sister”? Because it’s not platonic.   And as if to prove her point, these cards popped up in my feed: so this is wild. pic.twitter.com/YlVO74T2PK — christina (@abarefootmomma) February 11, 2025 This type of thing may seem funny and harmless, but it’s not. And, in fact, the card on the right’s full text reads: “For my work husband on Valentine’s Day. I’ve finally found someone just as inappropriate as me.” That may be funny, but it’s not harmless. To keep reading, click here: Do Not Get Your Work Wife (or Husband) a Valentine’s Day Card  The post Do Not Get Your Work Wife (or Husband) a Valentine’s Day Card appeared first on Improve Your HR. Go to Source 14/02/2025 - 12:02 /Evil HR Lady Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Nichola Hay examines how a greater emphasis on skills rather than predefined roles can create a more dynamic and flexible workforce strategy. The post National Apprenticeship Week: Transforming the role of skills appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 14/02/2025 - 09:00 /Nichola Hay Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today JP Morgan is grappling with desk shortages at its London head office after demanding its 22,000 UK employees fully return to the workplace. The post JP Morgan faces desk shortages after office return mandate appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 13/02/2025 - 18:03 /Kavitha Sivasubramaniam Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Train drivers on the Elizabeth line are to strike on four separate days over the coming weeks in a dispute... The post Elizabeth line train drivers vote to strike from 27 February appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 13/02/2025 - 18:03 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Improve Your HR Why is child of the “just say no” generation sponsoring a webinar on the devil’s lettuce? Boy have times changed! I was born in 1973, which means Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No!” campaign was in full swing during my school years. And boy, did we mean it. We had the DARE policeman come in. I was a vice president of the “Red Ribbon” club in high school, which was all about saying no to drugs. The dirty truth is, I couldn’t have cared less about drug problems–I just thought it would look good on college applications. (It did! I got a full scholarship to the university of my choice.) I mean, I didn’t want anyone doing drugs; I just didn’t know anyone who did. (Yes, I grew up in a small, religious town, and while I’m sure there were people with drug problems, I either didn’t know them or didn’t know they did drugs.) Now in 2025, when I found out that Wendy Sellers was an expert on “alternative relaxation” policies in the workplace, I reached out to her and said, “Hey, come to HRLearns. We need your expertise.” Truthfully, I am just as devout to the “just say no” message for myself and my kids. The strongest drug I use is Excedrine. The doctor gave me a narcotic when I was in labor with my eldest child, and I became utterly convinced I was in the Brady Bunch. Mind-altering substances are not for me. But, as an adult, I recognize that the laws and social norms are changing. I’m no longer a fan of drug testing for most jobs. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to navigate new state laws and safety and keep your employees from using leafy greens on the job. I suspect I’m...

Personnel Today Barclays doubles its CEO’s pay to £10.5m as the bank's top performers share a bonus pot of £1.9bn. The post Barclays doubles CEO pay and awards shares to 90,000 staff appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 13/02/2025 - 15:00 /Kavitha Sivasubramaniam Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I saw a post from a Facebook friend recently asking for advice. Several people weighed in on the friend’s question and gave recommendations. After the commenting quieted down, the friend announced that they were disregarding all the advice they received. Which is totally fine.  It reminded me of a comment I heard in a training session once that “sometimes people don’t want your advice, they just want you to listen”. In the case of my Facebook friend, sometimes people don’t really want your advice even when they ask for it.  This applies in the workplace too. As a manager, we might see a member of the team struggling. It could be related to work and performance, but it could also be personal. Maybe it’s a situation that you’ve experienced in your career, and you know exactly how to fix whatever is bothering the employee. As tempting as it might be to jump in and offer some advice, maybe we need to wait until the right moment to offer advice or assistance.  When you see an employee struggling and want to help, think about the opportunities you have available. One-on-one meetings. Are you conducting regular one-on-one meetings? How are they going? Have they turned into a session where “the manager talks and the employee listens”? With a new year, this might be a great time to do a refresh and/or reset on your one-on-one meetings to encourage employee feedback and discussion. This is a good idea even when you’re not dealing with a struggling team member. You don’t want one-on-one meetings to become stale and unproductive.  Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Human resources should be regularly promoting the organization’s wellness and wellbeing programs, including EAPs. If they’re not, remind them that it would be helpful. You don’t...

Personnel Today Entries are no longer being accepted to a controversial scheme offering financial rewards for staff resignations. The post Federal employee deferred resignation programme closes appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 13/02/2025 - 12:01 /Kavitha Sivasubramaniam Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Max Rumley discusses how a facilities management operation staffed by prisoners demonstrates the benefits of training and employment schemes. The post Removing employment barriers for ex-offenders at HMP Fosse Way appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 13/02/2025 - 12:01 /Max Rumley Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Christian school assistant sacked after sharing Facebook posts her employer deemed trans- and homophobic wins case at the Court of Appeal. The post Free speech: Kristie Higgs triumphs at Court of Appeal appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 12/02/2025 - 15:00 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today More than a dozen MPs are calling on ministers to consider a four-day working week as part of the Employment Rights Bill. The post MPs table amendment for new four-day week body appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 12/02/2025 - 12:01 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Zurich UK publishes its social mobility pay data, the first insurance company and one of just a handful of companies in the UK to do so. The post Zurich UK publishes social mobility pay data appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 12/02/2025 - 12:01 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Tesco expands its Stronger Starts apprenticeship programme, introducing five times more places for young people in 2025. The post Tesco pledges 1,500 apprenticeship places by 2027 appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 12/02/2025 - 12:01 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Improve Your HR I need to encourage a manager to accept a religious accommodation request, as it is reasonable, in my opinion. The employee, who is Balinese Hindu, has requested a 10-minute prayer break at noon as part of her religion. The manager says no, as this is during a lunch rush in our restaurant. What have you said to your leaders that has helped them come around to accepting a request?  To read my answer, click here: How Do I Give an Employee a Religious Accommodation? The post How Do I Give an Employee a Religious Accommodation? appeared first on Improve Your HR. Go to Source 12/02/2025 - 12:00 /Evil HR Lady Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today The government has revealed plans to cut red tape, allowing up to 10,000 more apprentices to qualify each year. The post Shorter, more flexible apprenticeships revealed by governmnent appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 11/02/2025 - 18:00 /Kavitha Sivasubramaniam Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Metropolitan Police cannot dismiss officers or staff it deems unsuitable as a result of removal of their vetting clearance, High Court rules. The post Met Police cannot dismiss by vetting withdrawal appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 11/02/2025 - 15:01 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Unison is urging the government to intervene to stop migrant care staff being exploited by rogue employers. The post Government urged to stop exploitation of migrant care staff appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 11/02/2025 - 15:00 /Kavitha Sivasubramaniam Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Lidl is giving its 28,000 hourly-paid employees a pay rise from March 2025, ahead of the increase in the national living wage. The post Lidl announces pay rise from March 2025 appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 11/02/2025 - 15:00 /Zoe Wickens Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Improve Your HR What unexpected thing do both President Donald Trump and Google have in common? They both offered “buyouts” to current employees for the same reasons—to cut headcount and strengthen company and agency mission alignments. Trump’s “Fork” memo offered federal employees the chance to resign between January 28 and midnight, February 6 (with an extension added by court order until February 10), in exchange for being paid until September 30, without working. People who took the offer would also accrue benefits in addition to their paychecks—even if they took another job. Google made an offer to 25,000 employees that they would receive severance in exchange for a voluntary resignation. While Google didn’t release details on these severance packages, they will have to be sufficiently generous to get people to take them. Offering buyouts in lieu of layoffs is pretty standard in companies. I have run voluntary buyout programs before. That’s not a surprising thing. However, Trump and Google have the same reasoning. To keep reading, click here: Why Trump and Google Are Paying Employees to Quit—And What It Means for Your Business  The post Why Trump and Google Are Paying Employees to Quit—And What It Means for Your Business appeared first on Improve Your HR. Go to Source 11/02/2025 - 15:00 /Evil HR Lady Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The one thing we’ve learned over the past few weeks is that managing change will be essential for success in 2025. Laws, policies, procedures, etc. are being changed every day. These changes will have an impact on our personal and professional lives. Organizations and individuals might be okay with some of these changes. Others, maybe not.  The reason I’m bringing this up is because I listened to a webinar recently that might be helpful in thinking about our role as human resources professionals and helping organizations navigate change. The webinar was titled “Employee Activism and Its Impact as Laws and Politics Rapidly Evolve” and was hosted by Christopher Ward, Patrick McMahon, and Pauline Wizig from the firm of Foley & Lardner LLP.  The webinar reminded me of an article I shared recently about employees being organizational influencers. Activism is about creating change and employees might be looking for organizational support when it comes to making change happen. Just to be clear, I’m not talking about change inside the organization. Think of employee activism as change outside the organization. It could be related to social justice, climate change, or politics.  Right now, I know many organizations are trying to steer clear of taking sides politically or socially. One of my takeaways from the webinar was that as much as organizations might want to do that, sometimes it’s not always possible. And staying on the sidelines could be harmful to the organization. It reminds me of theories about power. If an employee perceives that you have power and you do nothing with it, that can hurt your credibility as much – if not more – than when you use your power and employees don’t like it.  During the webinar, the presenters emphasized how technology is playing a huge role...

Personnel Today Border Force officer who failed to declare he was previously fired by his employer was fairly dismissed, rules EAT. The post Officer fairly dismissed for not disclosing previous sacking – EAT appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 11/02/2025 - 12:00 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Half of employees admit they regularly experience anxiety at work due to workloads, time pressures, and balancing professional and personal lives. The post Half of UK employees suffer anxiety at work appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 11/02/2025 - 12:00 /Zoe Wickens Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Human Resources News - Human Resources News Headlines | Bizjournals.com Facing a $250 million budget shortfall over the next two years, the hospital owner told workers this week it will consolidate jobs and lay off an unspecified number of management and administrative employees. Go to Source 10/02/2025 - 18:35 /Isabel Hart Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Guidance to protect midwives from excessive nitrous oxide exposure has been published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The... The post HSE new guidance to protect against hospital nitrous oxide exposure appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 10/02/2025 - 15:01 /Nic Paton Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Alcohol-specific deaths in the UK have reached an all-time high, official figures have shown, with a charity calling for a... The post Alcohol deaths in the UK at all-time high, as charity urges new approach appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 10/02/2025 - 15:01 /Nic Paton Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Cases of tuberculosis (TB) in England increased by 13% last year, compared to 2023, the latest figures from the UK... The post Cases of tuberculosis in England continue to rise – UKHSA appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 10/02/2025 - 15:01 /Nic Paton Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today A deluge of allegations of employee harassment and abuse are threatening to cloud the fast food giant's reputation. The post McDonald’s: zero hours culture feeds sexual harassment allegations appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 10/02/2025 - 15:01 /Emma Cocker Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

TalentCulture Sponsored by Workhuman. In recent years, we have seen a confluence of macroeconomic trends and seismic shifts in workplace dynamics that have profoundly impacted company culture and, more specifically, the employee experience. The stress of COVID-19, The Great Resignation, quiet quitting, and the return-to-office movement have combined to alter what employees expect out of their The post Recognition Done Right: Empowering Your People and Your Business appeared first on TalentCulture. Go to Source 10/02/2025 - 15:00 /Tom Libretto Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Marks and Spencer boss Stuart Machin repeats call on government to phase in increase to employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs). The post M&S boss backs call to phase in employers’ NIC increase appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 10/02/2025 - 12:00 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Insurance company Aviva has increased its use of the levy “considerably” in the past five years, according to chief people officer Danny Harmer. The post Aviva apprenticeships: ‘When you invest in people, they stay’ appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 10/02/2025 - 09:00 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today The KPMG/Recruitment and Employment Confederation report on Jobs survey for January 2025 showed that the fall in permanent hiring extended the current period of contraction to 28 months. The post Growth doubts continue to cloud recruitment in UK appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 10/02/2025 - 03:00 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today DEI initiatives in the US are under attack, but the evidence in favour of maintaining gender diversity programmes still stands up. The post Don’t ditch DEI, the evidence shows it’s business critical appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 10/02/2025 - 03:00 /Liz Stanley and Grace Barnett-Cox Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I’ve noticed several of my LinkedIn connections are announcing a new job. Great for them! It’s wonderful when people can achieve their career goals.  It also means that you have to deal with being “new”. New company, new boss, new team members, new policies and procedures, etc. You get the point. We often talk about what organizations, managers, and buddies need to do when they are onboarding new employees … but what about the things that a new employee needs to do?   If you haven’t already left your current job / employer, think about your departure. Even when you’re totally frustrated and burned out with your current situation, you might want to leave on good terms. You’ve done good work. There are probably employees you enjoyed working with. You’ll need information about COBRA, 401(k), etc. I’m not saying lie about your experience, but there’s a way to provide insightful feedback during an exit interview without destroying relationships.  Research your new organization. You’ve probably done a certain amount of research during the interview process, but your perspective will be different now that you’re an employee. Check out the company website for the new job, especially the newsroom page where you can read announcements. Also do a general internet search and check out the news tab to see what others are saying about the organization.  Prepare your questions. As a HR professional, as much as I try to anticipate everyone’s questions in advance, sometimes, I miss the mark. So, get a notebook and start writing down the things you want to know. Keep in mind that you shouldn’t expect to get all your questions answered on the first day within the first few hours. But keep track of the answers you get and look for opportunities to ask more questions. ...

Personnel Today Liz Kendall: ‘Despite all the myths, a lot of people who are currently on sickness or disability benefits want to work’ The post Liz Kendall: some on benefits are ‘taking the mickey‘ appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 07/02/2025 - 18:00 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Health professionals are being urged to adopt five key principles designed to embed, and promote, the idea that access to... The post Health professionals urged to prioritise work as a health outcome appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 07/02/2025 - 15:01 /Nic Paton Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Childhood mental ill health results in life-long impacts, research has argued, including costing employers £24bn a year and future employees... The post Childhood mental ill health costs employers £24bn and workers £1tn appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 07/02/2025 - 15:01 /Nic Paton Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today What do the latest forecasts on economic growth and inflation mean for the labour market? The post What does ‘stagflation’ mean for the labour market? appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 07/02/2025 - 15:01 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today OH practitioners are beginning to use artificial intelligence (AI) within their practice. But, as a survey for iOH has shown,... The post AI in occupational health: the change has barely started appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 07/02/2025 - 15:00 /The iOH AI in OH working group Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Having endometriosis can significantly reduce a woman’s employment income for anything up to five years after her diagnosis, and affect... The post Endometriosis can leave women on lower wage and even out of work – ONS appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 07/02/2025 - 15:00 /Nic Paton Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

TalentCulture This is an Encore Episode of #WorkTrends Sponsored by Workhuman. Today we are diving into the essential skills of great management. A survey of over 1000 Americans by Zeti found that the top qualities of a manager were honesty, positivity, trustworthiness, supportiveness, and decision-making skills. Another survey by Microsoft revealed that an authentic, empathetic manager The post How to Become a Great Manager (And Why It Matters) appeared first on TalentCulture. Go to Source 07/02/2025 - 15:00 /Meghan M. Biro Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today More than half (56%) of UK workers say they are now more likely to accept a job with an employer... The post Half more likely to choose an employer offering health benefits – poll appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 07/02/2025 - 12:00 /Nic Paton Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo is at the centre of ‘dozens’ of allegations of inappropriate and intimidating behaviour towards TV production... The post Gino D’Acampo accused of ‘inappropriate and intimidating’ behaviour appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 07/02/2025 - 12:00 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Improve Your HR In addition to being an HR professional with 25-plus years of HR experience, I’m an improv comedian who performs at corporate events. While our improv ensemble likes to keep things clean in general, we know that if we are on a corporate stage, the humor tolerance is much lower. Not everyone you hire to entertain your employees understands the difference between comedy at a bar on Friday night and comedy in the company cafeteria. Courtney Coffman, the CFO of Grand View Hospital, attended a company retreat where a comedian told jokes that Coffman found to be racist and sexist. So she, and at least one other person, complained. to keep reading, click here: A Company Learns That ‘Just Joking’ Is No Defense Against Sexual Harassment  The post A Company Learns That ‘Just Joking’ Is No Defense Against Sexual Harassment appeared first on Improve Your HR. Go to Source 07/02/2025 - 12:00 /Evil HR Lady Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Up to 70% of knowledge workers’ tasks could be at risk of being transformed by generative AI, according to research... The post Government must provide ‘clear direction’ on AI adoption appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 07/02/2025 - 03:00 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today From 6 April this year about 60,000 new parents will be able to benefit from a right to neonatal care leave. The post New neonatal care leave rules will help 60,000 parents appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 06/02/2025 - 18:01 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Google owner Alphabet says it will no longer set hiring targets to improve workforce diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) The post Google to scrap DEI goals in US appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 06/02/2025 - 15:00 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 4 minutes During my human resources career, one thing I’ve become protective of is my morning routine. I’ve spent much of my career in 24/7/365 industries, so it was very likely that when I arrived at work, my schedule could be completely changed because of something happening while I wasn’t there. You get where I’m coming from. The only thing I could really control was my morning. So, it became very important.  Even now, as a consultant, my morning routine matters but for a different reason. I find that my morning routine helps me to feel better and be more productive. If you’re looking to create a morning routine for yourself or maybe just tweak your current routine, here are a few things to consider. Determine how much time you have. The first thing to consider is how much time you have because that’s going to drive how much you can do. Creating a morning routine involves allocating time to do those things you want to do. So, be honest with yourself about how much time you’re willing to give.  Create a wake-up routine. Sleep is so important to our wellbeing. Sleep loss can impact our mood and increase stress. To me, a part of the process is falling asleep well and waking up the way I want. Even when we have to set an alarm, it’s always great to wake to sounds we enjoy.  Think about your caffeine. There are tons of jokes and memes about needing caffeine before we can talk to anyone. In all seriousness, we do need to understand the effects of caffeine and what’s best for us. I’m not here to dispense medical advice except to say that understanding what’s good for us can have an impact on our morning routine. ...

Personnel Today BT is scrapping bonus scheme elements that include diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) measures for thousands of middle managers.  The post BT to remove DEI element from middle managers’ bonuses appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 06/02/2025 - 12:01 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Hayfa Mohdzaini examines the HR profession's role in understanding the presence and potential of AI, and its ethical use at work. The post What’s HR’s role in ethical AI adoption? appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 06/02/2025 - 09:00 /Hayfa Mohdzaini Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Employees at Citigroup can continue to work remotely two days a week, its boss has said, confirming that the bank is embracing hybrid working as a long-term strategy. The post Citigroup confirms hybrid working can continue appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 05/02/2025 - 18:00 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Two inquiries into workplace culture at Welsh fire and rescue services have found evidence of bullying, harassment and nepotism.  The post Welsh fire services accused of bullying and harassment appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 05/02/2025 - 18:00 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

TalentCulture In 2024, organizations began to see the benefits of a workforce choosing stability over movement. This era, dubbed “The Great Stay,” saw fewer employees voluntarily leaving their jobs. The newfound constancy has reduced hiring costs and improved operational continuity, but it has also introduced the threat of an unintentional side effect — “The Great Stagnation.” The post Continuous Onboarding Can Prevent ‘The Great Stay’ From Becoming ‘The Great Stagnation’ appeared first on TalentCulture. Go to Source 05/02/2025 - 15:00 /Kiyle Stair Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today The UK’s top statistician has hinted that making it compulsory to participate in the Labour Force Survey could be an... The post Compulsory response to Labour Force Survey an ‘option’, says ONS appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 05/02/2025 - 12:02 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Alliance of LGB business leaders is fighting 'corruption of corporate EDI programmes' with forum to restore fair workplace policies. The post LGB Alliance launches Business Forum to ‘restore’ gay rights appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 05/02/2025 - 12:02 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today January 2025's top 10 HR questions include FAQs ion TUPE, severe weather, notice periods, and alcohol or drug misuse The post Top 10 HR questions January 2025: TUPE employee information appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 04/02/2025 - 18:00 /Brightmine Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today AI can help deliver growth but understanding its impact on jobs, skills needs and organisational strategy must be considered, says CIPD. The post CIPD to lead research into responsible AI adoption appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 04/02/2025 - 18:00 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today More than 350 bin workers based in the city of Birmingham have begun strike action over a pay dispute. The post Bin workers strike over pay in Birmingham appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 04/02/2025 - 15:00 /Zoe Wickens Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Software developer refused her request to WFH in Pakistan unfairly dismissed by employer after it failed to provide sufficient notice. The post Worker wanting to WFH from Pakistan was unfairly dismissed appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 04/02/2025 - 15:00 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I’ve been publishing a few articles recently about what to expect in 2025: How to Prepare for HR Compliance in 2025 Managing Change is an Essential Skill Update on Federal and State Labor Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2025 Employee Benefits: What to Expect in 2025 I thought it might be interesting to ask ChatGPT what organizations should expect in the upcoming year. In 2024, I asked ChatGPT what would be “in” and “out” and honestly, the predictions weren’t too far off. So, here are five things that ChatGPT told me would be prominent this year. Let me start by saying that I took artificial intelligence (AI) off the list – even though it was mentioned – because that just sounded a bit promotional. You know, AI says that AI will be “in” for 2025.  Sustainability and green initiatives Remote and hybrid work models  Health, wellness, and mental health focus  Emphasis on diversity and inclusion Focus on data privacy and cybersecurity enhancements Forgive me for being a bit cynical, but given what’s in the news, I’m not sure I’m seeing a high level of promise in what ChatGPT is telling me here. Granted, I would love it if organizations focused on these things. But it’s early in the year so there is plenty of time for AI to be right after all. We’ll see! On the other hand, ChatGPT’s list of what will be “out” for organizations in 2025 is more in alignment with what we’re hearing in the news. Traditional advertising channels Cash transactions Non-digital customer service Manual data entry and paper-based processes Traditional employee training Again, it will be interesting to see how the year progresses and how the incoming administration has an impact on business operations.  I wanted to wrap up today’s article...

Personnel Today Asda workers advance to final stage in equal pay battle, as tribunal rules some of their jobs are of equal value to jobs in distribution centres.   The post Asda workers advance to final stage in equal pay claim appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 03/02/2025 - 15:01 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Ahead of World Cancer Day, more than seven out of 10 employees (71%) living with cancer say they don’t get... The post World Cancer Day: Workers with cancer feel unsupported and alone appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 03/02/2025 - 15:01 /Nic Paton Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Independent review calls for ‘fundamental reset’ of the current Industry Training Board model to safeguard economic growth. The post Construction: Industry training boards need ‘fundamental reset’ appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 03/02/2025 - 15:00 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Two-thirds of zero-hours contract workers have been with their employer for more than a year, and one in eight for... The post Zero-hours workers ‘stuck’ in long-term arrangements appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 03/02/2025 - 03:00 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Over the past month or so, I’ve been sharing with you some predictions about what might happen with the incoming government administration. While we don’t know exactly what changes will be made, I think it’s safe to say that changes are coming. And when organizations make changes, that can often change how resources are allocated within the company.  Most organizations have already made their budgets for the year. During the budget process, departments pitch projects they would like to work on and what resources they need to be successful. If new or additional resources become available, there could be differing opinions about what to do with those resources. This often leads to internal conflicts. The same is true with teams. Organizations might change or adjust the scope of a team’s work, and this means a reallocation of resources. Like the budgeting process, team members might have opinions about how those resources should be used and if there’s a lot of disagreement, it could result in team conflict. I wanted to share some resources today that organizations can use to help teams resolve their own conflicts.  Know the difference between team building and team development. Team building is focused on activities to clarify roles within teams. Team development is focused on providing individuals with the skills to be a good team member. Teams need both team building and development. It’s possible that the reason organizational teams struggle is because they haven’t been given the tools to work out conflicts on their own.   Understand team dynamics. When thinking about teams, it could be helpful to understand group dynamics. The Tuckman Model (forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning) is a great way to look at the performance cycle of groups, what they experience, and how team leaders can help the group through...

Personnel Today Nearly half of Gen Z men (45%) believe women’s equal rights have gone far enough. The post Half of Gen Z men believe they are discriminated against appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 31/01/2025 - 21:00 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today Intense pressure on paediatric physiotherapy, with children often waiting far longer for treatment than they should, risks causing lifelong health... The post Child physiotherapy in crisis – with lifelong health consequences appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 31/01/2025 - 15:02 /Nic Paton Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Personnel Today President Trump claimed that one potential underlying reason for the crash was DEI policies and the Democrat party's role in encouraging them. The post President Trump links DEI policy with fatal air crash appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 31/01/2025 - 15:02 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom