Category: Productivity
The surprising secret to a more productive workforce
When organisations talk about boosting productivity, the conversation often moves towards targets, technology and output metrics. But what if one of the most significant components available to HR and business leaders has less to do with how hard people work, and everything to do with how well they rest? That is the central argument of
UK unemployment rises: Here’s how to make employee productivity count
Recent coverage from the UK media highlights a shift in the country’s labour market. Hiring is slowing, unemployment has reached a 5-year high, and many organisations are becoming more cautious about increasing their headcount in 2026. For employers navigating economic uncertainty, this often means trying to do more with the workforce they already have. However,
How does poor workplace culture impact productivity?
Workplace culture is more than perks and social events. It’s the shared behaviours, values, and everyday interactions that shape how people experience their jobs. A positive culture inspires trust, collaboration, and innovation. A poor one, however, does the opposite, by lowering morale, fueling disengagement, and ultimately dragging down workplace productivity. In fact, research shows that
Top 8 best HRIS software providers in 2025
In this article, we break down 8 of the best HRIS software providers in 2025. We present their key features, as well as discussing what HRIS (human resources information system) software is, why it’s useful to have, and what to consider when selecting your provider. Helping you to make the right decision when it comes
The UK is the working from home capital of the world
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic first disrupted traditional working models, the UK continues to work from home more than nearly all of its global counterparts. In this blog, we’ll look at the data behind that, why UK workers continue to work either fully remote or hybrid, and what some of the working from home
Is the UK the ‘sick man of Europe’?
A recent report published by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) suggests that the UK is the ‘sick man of Europe’ by highlighting the country’s poor health as a significant barrier to economic growth. Rising levels of long-term sickness The report highlights that long-term sickness is contributing to economic activity, with around 2.8 million
Why longer summer breaks may be the key to battling burnout
Burnout has been a buzzword for a large part of the last few years, further fuelled by the pandemic and a mass shift towards hybrid and remote working. With August here, it’s not unusual to see your colleagues take time off work for a week or two, or see parents take sporadic days off to
Can we fix productivity with better time management?
The UK’s productivity has been markedly low ever since the global financial crisis in 2008 – but has consistently trailed behind the likes of Germany, France and the USA ever since the 1990s. In our latest webinar: Can we fix productivity with better time management?, we’re asking why productivity in the UK remains low, what
What does flexibility look like in a non 9 to 5 world?
The rigid structure of working environments has undoubtedly changed for many within the last few years. As flexibility at work has become the norm, some even argue that the traditional 9 to 5 schedule is outdated and no longer fit for purpose. As many organisations around the world are trying to encourage a return to
Why organisations can’t be rigid in their workplace flexibility approach
The conversation around workplace flexibility seems to reach new heights with each passing week – what works best? What do employees really want? How can businesses outdo their competitors and recruit and retain the best talent? The list goes on. But in the midst of all the noise, it can be difficult for organisations to
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