With a multi-generational workforce and a wider demographic than we have ever managed before, businesses are bound to encounter different attitudes to things like mobile devices, breaks and out-of-hours working. One common area for debate…
Staff money worries costing UK economy up to…
While HR continues to search for a solution to the UK's productivity puzzle, a new report reveals that staff money worries could be costing the UK economy up to £51bn a year in lost productivity…
Over half of population believe employers fail to…
Almost a third (31%) of UK professionals state that their expectations are ‘not being met at all’ by their current employer, whilst a further 24% state that their needs are only just ‘moderately’ being met.…
Is a four-day week the key to lower…
A pilot study in New Zealand found staff were happier and 20% more productive when working a four day week. Lorna Davidson, CEO of short-term recruitment specialists, RedWigWam, shares her thoughts. Last November, New Zealand…
The secret to workplace productivity revealed
Giulia Remondino, MD at Genius in 21 days UK, considers what it takes to really improve workplace productivity The age-old question about how to create a productive workplace continues to challenge businesses of all shapes and…
How VR could solve the UK’s productivity puzzle
British workers produce less than almost any other nation in the western world, and it’s holding our economy back. Could technology hold the solution? Ben Bennett, from virtual and augmented reality developer Luminous, thinks so.…
Productivity gap narrows – but employers & HR…
Steve Herbert, Head of Benefits Strategy at Howden Employee Benefits, discusses why 'all is not what is seems' with productivity comparisons with the UK and Europe Last month the OECD published a very detailed and…
Maximising employee productivity through an attractive wellness program
Guest feature by Alex Addison, Founder, We Leap Any successful company understands the importance of investing in their staff. When an employee feels valued, they are more likely to be motivated and engaged with their…
Productivity in UK Construction Firms being hindered by…
The productivity of UK construction firms is being held back by a lack of accurate and timely information on jobsites, say researchers. Almost half (42 percent) of firms surveyed claimed that misinformation was the most…