- Date:
- 22 May 2018
Universal basic income has been described as everything between a utopian ideal and "dangerous nonsense", but with a trial due to take place soon with local authorities in Scotland, how likely is it that it could become a reality in the UK? Jo Faragher investigates.
- Date:
- 21 May 2018
In a volatile environment, organisations need teams that are engaged, productive and know what they're working towards. How can we inspire team leaders to get the best out of their people?
- Date:
- 21 May 2018
With Mental Health Awareness Week putting stress in the spotlight, HR teams are reminded of how they can play an important role in helping stressed employees manage. Jaan Madan of Mental Health First Aid England explains.
- Date:
- 18 May 2018
After the pomp and glitter of last weekend's Eurovision, there is much to learn from this celebration of diversity, argues Nicola Britovsek, HR director at Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services.
- Date:
- 18 May 2018
With the proliferation of recent reports on mental health and stress in the workplace, Mental Health Awareness Week couldn't be more timely. But Vicky Wilson-Theaker warns that employers need a culture change to improve mental health, not just an awareness programme that ticks the box.
- Date:
- 15 May 2018
Traditional engagement surveys can give employers insight into workforce motivation, but do they provide a true picture of how employees feel and how that affects revenue and productivity? Juha Huttunen, CEO of VibeCatch, explains the benefits of a more holistic and scientific approach to engagement.
- Date:
- 14 May 2018
Employees are used to intuitive interfaces and services such as Netflix knowing what they might like. Skillsoft's Steve Wainwright investigates how e-learning platforms can use such consumer experiences to create a community of learners who keep coming back.
- Date:
- 14 May 2018
As consumers we're now used to conversing with Siri or Alexa, but how will the proliferation of this technology in the workplace support wellbeing and engagement? Andrew Wayland from Alexander Mann Solutions predicts immense benefits from the rise of voice technology at work.
- Date:
- 11 May 2018
Could giving employees access to their salaries as they earn, rather than making them wait until pay day, be the answer to reducing financial stress? Simon Draper of Hastee Pay explains how instant access to their pay could benefit both employers and employees.
- Date:
- 3 May 2018
Learning and development professionals are frequently being told they need to get closer to the business, but how should they broaden their scope? Last month's CIPD Learning and Development Show offered some food for thought. Martin Couzins reports.
