Tag: Employee Engagement

UK employees do not believe their manager has had sufficient training

40% of UK employees do not believe their manager has the right skills to perform their role. This is due to their belief that their seniors have not had sufficient training. New research comes from Unmind. The survey of 3,005 managers...

Makers of Happy: the programme that empowered employees and satisfied customers

The pandemic wrought havoc on the travel industry. A near complete ban on international travel left airlines grounded, hotels empty and tourist operators struggling to survive. As revenues tumbled across the board, airlines and operators were forced to make drastic...

Smart name tags will enhance connections and inclusivity in flexible workspaces

Video conferencing platform Zoom has announced the public beta of smart name tags, a new feature designed to enhance inclusivity and engagement in Zoom Meetings. These tags work with AI to pick up and apply names to multiple participants in one...

UK employers brace for rising turnover as economy recovers

A recent survey by Personio reveals that nearly half of UK employers (49%) anticipate a surge in employee turnover within the following year. Additionally, six in ten businesses reported a decline in staff engagement, suggesting that the “big stay” period of...

Empower your team to elevate your guests: what it takes to make hospitality work

Whether buying a take-away coffee, sitting down at a restaurant to eat, or travelling through an airport, it’s the people-facing staff that transform the hospitality experience from the transactional to the magical.  Global CX specialist Ian Golding summed it up: “There are...

Hybrid work models drive productivity and team connections

83% of employees feel more productive in hybrid and remote working environments than they do in office settings. A further 82% of employees said they feel more connected to their teams and managers when working in hybrid models. The research...

Managers welcome increased employee demands

A survey by Perkbox Vivup Group finds that while UK managers report increased employee demands, they also see significant benefits. Over 80% of managers believe empowering employees to be themselves has boosted creativity and engagement. According to Jennifer Healy, Perkbox’s chief...

The 40-hour workweek is now unsuitable for productivity levels

76% of working UK professionals have stated that the current 40-hour full-time workweek does not suit them. The new research comes from the talent solutions firm Robert Walters. The current work model is being viewed as no longer representative of...

Employees need more support across a variety of health and social issues

Employers are now expecting an increased level of demanded support from their employees across a variety of issues, including in fertility, addiction, gender identity and neurodiversity. Although traditional areas of heath and wellbeing support are still expected to see a...

Gen Z and Millennials demand better mental health and wellbeing benefits

A recent study has found that 78% of new employees, mostly Millenials and Gen Z, are driving demands for better health care and wellbeing benefits, unlike their older colleagues.  The survey from Simplyhealth reveals a significant generational divide in workplace benefits....