Above all else employees want a workplace free of distractions, according to a study by economic consultants at Oxford Economics. The study found that office acoustics were last on designers’ considerations when developing office spaces. With the increase of open plan designs, which have their benefits, office noise has reached endemic proportions. Let’s find out…
We have a lot of distractions to contend with in modern times. For instance at work, you sit down to get an important deadline done but you have emails coming in that you keep checking in case they are urgent. Then you have a notification on your phone, so you check that. There are now…
The cost-of-living crisis and the rise of inflation in the UK has pressured employers to think about increasing wages, but a new survey by HR software company Ciphr found that a work-life balance is more important to over 1,000 employees surveyed. Job security and job satisfaction followed closely behind a total rewards package. Now discover…
Since the pandemic, many workers have been reassessing how they spend their time. The ‘Great Resignation’ has happened as people try to carve out a life that is going to fulfil them. However, there isn’t a one size that fits all. Let’s look at the 3 types of work-life balance that make us happy and…
The Great Resignation is continuing and has caused a 22% rise in searches for interview questions over the past year. Whether your interview is online or in person, you need to prepare for any interview by thoroughly researching the company and knowing the job description inside out. Now let’s look at the most searched for interview…
Workers with neurological conditions such as autism (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyspraxia and dyslexia often have heightened abilities in memory, maths and visual understanding. Yet they often struggle to make it through traditional interviews. Business leaders are now beginning to see neurodiversity as a competitive advantage in the workforce for particular roles. What…
If you’re a manager or security leader, you probably assume that the majority of your employees are following cybersecurity practices within your organisation. However, new research by Tessian found that 25% of employees say they just don’t care enough about cybersecurity to mention a security incidence. (Only 39% of employees reported that they were very…
Reflecting on your career is an important yearly task to make sure you stay on track with your goals and make the most of your work life. Read on to discover the 5 top tips to reflect on your career this summer and why it’s the perfect time of year to do this. Make Career…
Many office workers believe that the hiring process for companies stops during the summer when work slows down and the hiring managers are on holiday. While hiring may be slower, most companies hire all year round and some need to hire during the summer to make sure positions are filled in time for their busy…
Research carried out last month, by HR and payroll specialists Zellis, found that 1/5th of job seekers hide their social media activity in order to pass background checks by employers. If you are an employee that fears online background checks, read on to discover more. Is there real cause for concern regarding online background checks?…
