Absence is an issue faced by all businesses. The simple fact is that companies employ human beings and, naturally, they will need time off.
Yet, as the old business cliché goes, ‘time is money’ and time lost to absence can prove a big drag on productivity and, therefore, the amount of money brought...
Published: Oct 29, 2018
Workplace absence costs the UK economy £18 billion in lost productivity every year. With that figure on the rise (it’s predicted to reach £26 billion by 2030), you need an effective strategy to deal with absence proactively.
According to the latest CIPD 'Health and Well-being at Work' report,...
Published: Nov 09, 2018
Mental health-related absences are costing UK businesses £7.9 billion every year – and that’s just the effect of your employees not making it into work.
By training your managers to proactively manage mental health issues you can:
Improve morale and ensure employees feel supported
Help...
Published: Nov 09, 2018
The Post Office has come a long way since it all started nearly 400 years ago – building a network of 11,500 branches across the country to become the largest retail network in the UK. And that means a lot of people – enthusiastic, ambitious and customer-focused people.
The Post Office MyHR Help service...
Published: Nov 09, 2018
Each year, ethics and compliance professionals gather and analyze report data made through their numerous reporting systems. The way the data is segmented may mean the difference between identifying a problem early or just having a collection of tables and charts with little context for departments, boards or senior executives...
Published: Jun 10, 2015
Executive compensation is one of the most controversial issues in America today. The media is focused on this complex issue. The public, the Internal Revenue Service and the Securities and Exchange Commission are debating the value of executives’ services. At non-profit organizations, the employees, donors, and patients...
Published: Sep 02, 2012
Financial Director, in conjunction with income protection insurers Unum, conducted a survey of finance directors to gauge the importance and availability of employee benefits in their respective companies.
Published: Apr 01, 2012
In the past three years, Office of Federal Contracts and Compliance Programs’OFCCP) approach towards compliance enforcement has been more aggressive than ever. Since the new administration took over in 2009, we have seen significant changes to how the agency has been conducting compliance reviews.
Published: Jul 28, 2014
Ask yourself a few key questions as you look at your own organization. Are you doing recognition thoughtfully and deliberately, or is it just something you flippantly discuss once every six months? Do you really care if your employees are in the “right seat on the bus” and have opportunities for growth? Are...
Published: Mar 08, 2012
Health savings accounts (HSAs) have been around since 2003, but they continue to cause confusion in the human resources (HR) departments of employers that participate in the program. Account holders must be able to meet several eligibility criteria, and further complications can arise when an employee already has an open...
Published: Jan 11, 2013
As a leader within your organization, what can you do to drive performance? One motivational concept revolves around developing a pay-for-performance strategy where employees are evaluated and rewarded based on the completion of individual, team or organizational goals.
Published: Jun 01, 2014
A culture of integrity must be intentionally shaped. A strong compliance program, built on an organization’s values and principles, is the bedrock for creating a culture that is focused on outstanding quality and business outcomes.
Published: Dec 05, 2014
This IDC study represents a vendor assessment of the compensation management capabilities offered as part of an integrated talent management solution through the IDC MarketScape model.
This research is a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the characteristics that explain a vendor's success in the marketplace...
Published: Nov 06, 2018
Implementing a Salary Increase Matrix Designing compensation and salary increase plans can present challenges to even the most experienced payroll and human resources (HR) professionals. It’s important to use reliable measures of performance when rewarding salary increases. It’s also important to design a salary...
Published: Apr 14, 2012