Employers are three times more likely to offer generous and extended parental leave than three years ago, according to new research by job site Indeed.
Identity fraud warning over EU Settlement Scheme
Employers have been warned about organised crime gangs providing false documents to EU workers.
Call to invest in technology for hybrid working
HR teams must invest in technology to meet the demand of
hybrid working options, according to a new survey.
Margaret Sweeney, chief HR officer at Learning Resource Network, said an
internal survey of the educational testing service provider’s employees found
most employees want hybrid work post-pandemic.
But she warned the experience of a remote worker can be poor if there is a lack
of reliable tech or conference room technology is dated.
She said: “For example, if cameras aren’t set to capture faces, if software
doesn’t allow for multiple streams of content, if audio is impossible, or if
software licenses haven’t been set to allow for integration with office systems
for content sharing.
“These types of challenges may impact the choices your team leaders make about
when to be in the office and how to do meetings when some people are remote.”
During the pandemic, in-office employees lost 28 minutes of work due to
technology issues, according to research by software company Nexthink.
If these issues are not addressed, Sweeney warned senior leaders would be
more likely to say everybody must stay remote, or everybody must come into the
office.
“If you don’t have the technology or the acoustic environment to support
quality hybrid work, it’ll be your employees who will pay the price,” she said.
A lack of collaboration technology could also damage employee morale.
Employers step up with boost to low pay
There has been some good news for workers at the bottom end of the pay scale, according to a new survey.
Take care when dealing with sick leave
Dealing with sick leave can be a minefield for companies, with the threat of tribunals and compensation if not handled correctly.