As of July, thousands of UK employees have enjoyed a three-day weekend, every week for at least six months, with zero loss of pay. To most of us, it sounds like a dream scenario—after all, a bank holiday is often the highlight of a working month. But what effect would regular extended weekends have on business profits? And can workers really be as productive in four days as they were in five?
Nothing is as invisible as the obvious, but chances are, you’re not paying close enough attention to notice. Take your workforce for example. On average, almost half of the workforce spend is on non-payroll workers and service providers. It is assumed that human resources, procurement and department managers have a handle on how this ‘external […]
An employee calling in sick to work is considered completely acceptable if it’s for a migraine, stomach bug or physical injury. But what about the days a member of staff is at work and although they’re not physically ill, mentally they are absent? It’s estimated that mental health-related presenteeism costs employers up to 3x the […]
With Christmas and the New Year behind us, coming back to work can often be a little chaotic. Below Jason Downes, MD of www.powwownow.co.uk, brings CEO Today his top tips on motivating employees back into a success driven routine. The run-up to Christmas might feel hectic, but morale is generally high as employees look forward […]
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