Category: Employee Experience

How can HR leaders build resilient workforces in 2025?

Economic uncertainty and shifting employee priorities are redefining the role of HR in 2025. To help HR leaders navigate these challenges, isolved has released its fifth-annual HR trends report titled HR Trends in 2025: Essential Insights Shaping the Future of...

Sense launches conversational voice AI to revolutionise candidate engagement

AI-driven talent engagement solutions provider Sense has introduced Sense Conversational Voice AI, a solution designed to transform recruitment through automated phone conversations. The technology enables recruiters to handle high-volume tasks, such as sourcing, screening, and scheduling, while maintaining a personalised...

Lies on the resume: how job seekers bend the truth to land jobs

According to new research from StandOut Resume, two in five Australians (42.4%) admit to lying during a job application or interview, with nearly 20% confessing to doing so more than once. For those willing to bend the truth, the rewards...

Employees are struggling to keep up with workplace challenges

According to a Skillsoft survey, over 8 in 10 employees feel unprepared to tackle workplace challenges in 2025. The findings show that burnout, exhaustion, and overwhelming workloads plagued employees throughout 2024, leaving them ill-equipped for the future. The survey also found...

Christmas bonuses fall flat as workers prioritise long-term benefits

According to research by Zest, as many as 60% of employees aren’t expecting a Christmas bonus this year, with just 8% hopeful for a higher payout. Adding to the uncertainty, 44% of workers don’t foresee a pay rise in 2024,...

The AI shift: UK employees are embracing and demanding more

According to a survey from Freshworks, nearly 45% of UK workers would consider switching jobs for roles that better integrate AI. The findings reveal that employees are not just adopting AI but actively seeking more ways to leverage it. As...

Flexibility is key for hourly workers

According to Branch’s report, almost half of hourly workers now prioritise scheduling flexibility over traditional benefits like paid time off and health insurance. The survey showed that 46% rank flexible hours as their key benefit, compared to 44% for paid...

UK financial sector faces talent shortage as 63% struggle to attract young workers

According to a survey by Davies, the UK financial services sector is facing a pressing challenge, as 63% of employers report difficulties in attracting young talent. Despite 70% of respondents claiming their workplaces foster a positive and supportive culture. The survey...

London Christmas parties make a comeback with 75% office attendance in 2024

This year, London’s office holiday parties are back in full swing, with 75% of employees planning to attend an employer-organised Christmas party, revealed a survey by London Heritage Quarter. This marks a notable rise from 2023, when just over half...

Care UK tackles turnover with empathy and innovation

After Care UK observed that employee turnover peaked during the first six months of service, particularly within the initial three months, it recognised the need for change. As a care home operator of essential services such as dementia and nursing care...