Human resources

3 ways to improve employees’ trust in their employer

To develop employee trust, examine its elements, build it in line managers, and provide staff with information on company values, mission, and policies.

4 ways middle managers can balance employee and corporate needs

To be effective, middle managers should be transparent with both employees and senior leadership teams, and ensure goals are aligned.

UK quarterly hiring outlook remains strong

Strong hiring in the UK is set to continue as private-sector pay awards reach new highs, according to the Labour Market Outlook.

6 ways to ensure your team achieves corporate goals

Avoid inefficiency by communicating how employees’ individual actions link to overarching company strategy.

How to reward (and retain) your top performers

Reward and engage top talent with high-profile assignments and new challenges — and be specific with your praise.

What your people don’t know might hurt you

“People risk” can be mitigated by ensuring your employees have a full understanding of their role.

7 ways to tackle negativity in the workplace

Address toxic behaviours before they become ingrained in the office culture.

UK companies look beyond pay to deal with recruitment challenges

A UK survey found that only 27% of companies anticipate raising pay to ease recruitment difficulties in the next six months.

Remote or the office: Striking the right balance

A recent FM magazine podcast guest offers guidance on redesigning work, and the workplace, after the upheavals of the pandemic.

Freezing and unfreezing: Thoughts on the redesign of work

Life expectancy, a technology revolution, and changing family structures are the drivers of the need to redesign work. An author, consultant, and professor explains in this podcast with transcript.

4 ways to lean in and discover what employees really want

Checking in with staff, piloting ways of working, and using data can allow you to understand better what employees want and retain them.

Expand your horizons: 5 tips to build effective global teams

Understanding different cultures strengthens work that spans multiple countries.

5 key areas for talent investment in 2022

Here’s where small organisations can find a big impact on staff.

4 ways CFOs can help businesses retain employees

The pandemic begat the Great Resignation across industries, markets and companies. Finance leaders can help their organisations retain professionals and keep them inspired.

DEI trends that can boost performance in 2022

Finance leaders should be watching for these diversity, equity and inclusion trends as the global economy enters the third year of the pandemic.

5 tips for becoming a more effective leader for a virtual workforce

Effectively leading through a computer screen requires an extra dose of empathy and communication.

Finance experts’ outlook softens amid supply chain, labour challenges

The CPA Outlook Index dipped slightly but remained in positive territory.

5 ways organisations can avoid ‘rainbow washing’

Supporting the LGBTQ+ community is a win-win for business and society. Here’s how businesses can take effective action.

Finance 2022: The time for talent

Talent development efforts were curtailed by COVID-19, but they should be a key priority for organisations now.

Burnout: Are you vulnerable and how can you prevent it?

The syndrome is debilitating for sufferers and has a high business cost, but there are ways to prevent it.

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