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Over-worked managers and under-supported staff cast a shadow over workforce happiness according to new research by the CIPD. The CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, has today launched the UK Working Lives survey, which seeks to establish how good job quality is in the UK.  This new and comprehensive annual survey looks … Read more

CIPD have recently completed an organisational field trial showing what difference strengths-based performance conversations can make in the UK public sector. Working with three UK government employers, they conducted a group randomised trial of an intervention to embed a strengths-based approach to performance management. This research shows that interventions promoting strengths-based performance conversations can have … Read more

NICE have produce guidelines that cover the care and support of adults receiving social care in their own homes, residential care and community settings. It aims to help people understand what care they can expect and to improve their experience by supporting them to make decisions about their care. The guidance is aimed at: practitioners … Read more

Research by Oxford University estimates that 47% of jobs in the US are “at risk” of being automated in the next 20 years. This research found that jobs in transportation, logistics, as well as office and administrative support, are at “high risk” of automation. Occupations within the service industry are also highly susceptible, despite recent … Read more

The UK has seen a record number of people search for a care home in January, with over 1.5m visiting the leading care home reviews site at the beginning of this year, according to Care Home UK in an article by Sue Learner. January 2018 saw carehome.co.uk have its highest ever traffic to the site … Read more

A consultation which will focus on the adult social care workforce has been launched by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in partnership with Skills for Care. Those with an interest in social care are encouraged to share their views on what could be done to address a number of challenges facing the adult … Read more

Research Partners Claire Tyers has been involved in 2 projects jointly for the ODA and HSE, and a further one for the ODA. All of these show the fantastic results that can be achieved with management commitment to health and safety. The construction of the Olympic Park and Village have resulted in a very safe … Read more

Workplace absence costs SMEs 10 per cent of turnover, according to Bupa. Their work suggests a significant proportion of the UK’s small business bosses are also personally risking their health as they battle their own absence to keep businesses afloat. Four in ten heads of small companies continue to work from their sick beds, as their business … Read more

The Government has confirmed two key employment law changes, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims will increase from one year to two and a fee system will be introduced for employees who bring tribunal claims. Already, these potential changes have caused a great deal of controversy, with unions predicting an erosion of employment rights, … Read more