Employees who use drugs or misuse alcohol are more likely to take time off, display poor performance and their behaviour could increase the risk of accidents, all of which can result in increased costs and risks to business, particularly if roles involve machinery or are safety critical. Employers are crucial to promoting the health and […]
New research suggests that more than one in ten workers across the UK have suspected a colleague of taking illegal drugs. This figure rises to 24% in London – almost twice the national average, while at 6% those surveyed in the North-East appeared to be far less suspicious of their colleagues. The research, commissioned by […]
Employee morale doesn’t just promote loyalty but it can actually improve how effective and productive employees are in their role, according to new research. A survey of 1,024 UK workers, by workplace incentives and rewards provider, One4all Rewards, and published in The 2018 Happiness Survey, asked employees from different age groups, genders and industries about […]
Do your employees wake up every morning excited to come to work? Or do they get out of bed begrudgingly and run out the clock? Odds are, it’s the latter. Below CEO Today hears from Craig Kielburger, Holly Branson and Marc Kielburger, authors of WEconomy: You Can Find Meaning, Make a Living, and Change the […]
Employees are missing out on entitled expenses because of the stressful ‘pay and reclaim’ process. According to the report: Out of Pocket Employees, conducted by Allstar Business Solutions, one in four employed adults have postponed or cancelled a meeting to avoid the personal expense pay out. This means that in each small business of just […]
If you take care of your employees, your employees will take care of you (and your company). It seems straightforward, but there’s more to it than ‘taking care’ – your company is brand to more than just your customers, it’s also a brand for your employees. Here MVF Chief People Officer, Andrea Pattico explains the […]
Sleep deprivation is a growing public health issue, with 1 in 3 people in the UK affected by insomnia. Living in a 24/7 “always on” society, as well as the impacts of physical and mental health issues and the stresses of modern life, means many people’s sleep is more disrupted than a few decades ago. […]
New research by Benenden has revealed the extent to which mental health remains a taboo subject in the healthcare sector, with only 8% of employees admitting they would confide in their employer if they suffered with an illness. Although mental health policies are becoming more prevalent in the workplace – 62% of employees claimed to […]
Following the UK Autumn Budget last week, with no mention of any intention to fiddle with pensions, CEO Today hears from David Brooks, a specialist at Broadstone, on the 2018 prospects for work place pensions and beyond. Despite a quiet Budget, as far as pensions were concerned, the political risk on pensions remains significant. This […]
Why is the induction stage of an individual’s employment with you key to the future of his or her work with you? Here Janhavi Dadarkar, CEO and founder of Maiora, answers that question for CEO Today. Many years ago, I had to step in as a manager for a local youth football team starting with […]
Most employers, Directors, CEOs wouldn’t know how to respond to this news. Are there legal requirements? Is there a HR code for a cancer situation? What is the CEO himself is diagnosed? What is the correct reaction? Peter Blencowe, Managing Director at Bluecrest Wellness, explains for CEO Today. Matt Bencke at Mighty AI has been […]
It goes without saying that the key to a successful business lies in its team and talent. The tech industry in particular has become extremely competitive, leaving a large shortage in the availability pool, in which CEOs and tech leaders must successfully navigate if their companies are to exemplify the best in the industry, both […]
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