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Over seven million workers to wait three days before receiving sick pay, according to an analysis by the TUC. The union is advocating for reforms to the statutory provision, expressing concerns that the existing system is creating a culture of presenteeism.

Menstrual health is often viewed as a taboo subject in many workplaces, prompting commentators to encourage line managers to develop a ‘shame-free’ understanding of the issue. Discover how to achieve this in your organisation.

A survey reveals that women, ethnic minorities, and workers with disabilities are the most likely to experience conflict, prompting commentators to urge employers to acknowledge the significance of fostering a positive workplace culture.

Experts believe the technology could transform HR significantly, but it should be applied selectively instead of being used as a universal solution, but what do people managers think?

Most businesses report that managers are not adequately prepared, with experts warning that poor handling of employee relations can trigger a cascade of compliance problems.

Sickness absence has a huge impact on organisations, straining teams and impacting employee morale, while also costing businesses heavily in lost man-hours, temporary cover and overtime. At a time when sickness absence is at an all time high, implementing a technology than enables a proactive approach to sickness absence management is paramount.

Employers must acknowledge and support menopausal employees, as symptoms can impact work performance and well-being. Implementing supportive policies not only fulfills legal obligations but also boosts morale, engagement, and retention, promoting diversity and inclusion while attracting top talent.

Despite financial constraints and potential reductions in EDI funding, organisations that consistently prioritise EDI as a long-term business strategy are expected to see positive effects on organisational performance, employee productivity, and overall well-being.

Following the news of a consultation introduction by the DWP, our Learning Director, Pat Ashworth, gave her thoughts to People Management surrounding how to ensure that individuals can effectively and contentedly carry out their work while maintaining their well-being, irrespective of their location.

Dan Phipps, HR Solutions Director at AdviserPlus, shares his thoughts with HR Magazine that although there may be legitimate concerns about the impact of AI, HR need to embrace the opportunities it enables for team performance

Our Commercial Director, Michael Campbell, provides insight about our ‘HR transformation conundrum research’ in this HRD article, explaining how the findings push for HR transformation to be at the forefront of an organisation’s prioritites.

Michael Campbell, AdviserPlus’s Commercial Director, explores how having key data insights can help to transform an organisation by being able to act on the patterns and trends that they show.

To maximise the commercial and strategic value of an organisation’s function, HR leaders should prioritise innovation and transformation, leveraging modern HR technology, and revamping processes to unlock teams’ potential and drive business growth.