With more jobs than employees, finding a new team member with the right skill set is more challenging now than ever before. The high costs of recruitment mixed with the increased emphasis on ensuring that the right recruitment decisions are made make the thought of hiring a new employee a daunting task. We have put together some tips to help you run an effective recruitment process, fill vacancies more quickly and effectively, and most importantly recruit the right person for the role. Have a look at…
To combat discrimination and promote LGBTQIA+ equality, activism is a big part of Pride Month’s focus in the UK and widely across the globe. However, our LGBTQIA+ network Moore Visibility champion that making a space for joy and celebration during Pride is equally vital for all. What is “queer joy”? The term “queer joy” is used to represent the deep happiness that any person can feel from experiencing signs of progress towards gender and sexual equality and diversity. For example, it can be a queer…
Recognising and appreciating employees for their hard work and contributions is vital for creating a positive and motivated work environment. It not only boosts employee morale but also enhances overall productivity and retention rates. Let’s explore various strategies and techniques on how to give employee recognition. What to say to recognise an employee When acknowledging an employee's achievements, it's important to be sincere and specific. Instead of generic compliments, provide personalised feedback that highlights the employee's specific contributions. Here are a few phrases you can…
An estimated 185.6 million working days were lost because of employee absence in 2022; this level was a record high, but the number of days lost per worker, at 5.7, was not according to a recent survey. All age groups experienced increases in their sickness absence rate in 2022. By far the most common reason given for being absent from work was minor-illness. Fewer organisations this year include non-genuine ill-health among their top causes of short-term absence. More importantly, mental ill-health is increasingly prevalent as…
Please note, legislation has been updated in regards to holiday calculations since this article was written, effective for holiday years starting on or after 1 April 2024, so some of the content below may be out-of-date. If you're a Moorepay client, please contact us if you need guidance. Otherwise, please see this article on the changes for more information. Giving the correct holiday entitlement for different types of workers can be very confusing. And the legislation behind them can be more confusing still! But it’s…
Since many employees who are off sick for a long time have a health condition that affects their ability to go to work, it’s likely they will have a disability for employment purposes. In general, this means the employer must: Not treat the employee less favourably because of their disability or any symptoms of their condition than they would treat others. Make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to ensure the employee with the disability is not put at a disadvantage. Many employers will know they cannot dismiss somebody…
Better mental health support at work will not only benefit the staggering 14.7% of your staff affected, it can save UK businesses up to £8 billion per year. Here are eight ways you can support your employees. According to recent statistics, 1 in 6.8 of people are experiencing mental health problems in the workplace. And after the pandemic, the war on Ukraine, and the cost of living crisis, your employees have a lot on their plate right now. Mentalhealth.org reports 12.7% of all sickness absence…
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in his 2023 budget that he will be introducing reforms to help people back to work, including the expansion of free childcare hours. Parents in the UK can face high childcare costs, with net costs representing nearly 30% of the average wage for a couple with two children. There are around 435,000 parents in England with children under 3 who are not in work due to caring responsibilities. This group is made up disproportionately of women. Mr Hunt is quoted stating…
Your HR department plays a vital role in employee engagement, experience, and well-being. But when administrative tasks become burdensome, it can impact morale, productivity, and even mental health. Yet struggling HR staff might be the last people in your business to put their hands up and call for help. After all, they’re the ones meant to be playing the support role themselves… So, how do you know when your HR department is overwhelmed? Here are seven signs that suggest your HR team is nearing burnout…
Well, there’s a question and a half! But what does it actually mean? As everyone is aware, although the saying is ‘great minds think alike’ not everyone thinks in the same way. In other words, although people may have very similar traits, no two brains function in exactly the same way. Someone who is ‘neurodiverse’ has a brain which works in a different way from the ‘average’ or ‘neurotypical’ person. This can manifest itself in many ways; a difference in social interaction, different ways of…
