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Engaging Millennials

Posted on October 25, 2018 (June 14, 2022) by Donna Obstfeld

According to the HR trade magazine HRD Connect, the issue of millennials in the workforce has yet again managed to make headlines. It appears there is a disconnect between the general workforce and millennials; constantly leaving many wondering how to ensure that this new generation are fully engaged within a workplace. According to a survey…

World Mental Health Day 2018

Posted on October 10, 2018 (August 4, 2022) by Donna Obstfeld

One in four people are affected by mental health in UK each year and 1 in 6 people report experiencing either anxiety or depression. This can have a detrimental impact on employees and running of a business, so it is important to be able to recognise poor mental health in a workplace. According to The…

Who you take advice from matters ……… A LOT!

Posted on September 25, 2018 (August 16, 2022) by Donna Obstfeld

Would you allow a GP to carry out brain surgery on you? Would you want your accountant giving you a manicure? The answer to both, I suspect, is NO! So why do people listen to family and friends when they need advice on their staff? The answer we are sometimes given is “because they have…

Don’t commute and use your phone

Posted on September 5, 2018 (June 29, 2021) by Donna Obstfeld

I do think that people now are more aware of how they use their phones while driving - it is illegal to do so - but how aware are people of how they use their phones on a public transport commute? I had a lovely chat with Roberto Perrone on the BBC 3 Counties Drive…

World Cup fever hits your office

Posted on June 18, 2018 (June 29, 2021) by Donna Obstfeld

It's Monday the 18th of June 2018. Now that date may not mean a lot to some of you, but for others, you've been marking off the days waiting until England takes their first match tonight in the 2018 World Cup. What's that got to do with business? Actually, quite a lot. Tonight's game is…

Vital Statistics …. for your business

Posted on June 18, 2018 (June 29, 2021) by Donna Obstfeld

Last week there were some interesting stats announced by the ONS (Office for National Statistics): The number of people in work increased The number of unemployed people decreased The number of people aged from 16 to 64 years not working and not seeking or available to work (economically inactive) also decreased The employment rate was…

It appears you can have your cake AND eat it

Posted on June 14, 2018 (June 29, 2021) by Donna Obstfeld

So this is a very quick video to tell you that today, finally, the Supreme Court have ruled on the case of Gary Smith versus Pimlico Plumbers and Charlie Mullins. Charlie Mullins famously said that his workers, the people that work for him, the plumbers, "couldn't have their cake and eat it". But it appears…

Is the workplace really changing that much?

Posted on April 16, 2018 (June 29, 2021) by Donna Obstfeld

I've been asked to comment on a recent article[1] written by George Zarkadakis from Willis Towers Watson’s Talent and Rewards Practice; and that has led to this response. It's an interesting article in which the Global Future of Work Survey[2] is cited as finding that companies expect automation, robotics and artificial intelligence to take an…

121 Review meetings

Posted on April 11, 2018 (June 29, 2021) by Donna Obstfeld

These can be held as frequently as the manager and employee feel necessary, often weekly or bi-weekly. They can all be formal, or a mixture of formal (structured with forms and notes) and informal (verbal, no notes). At some points notes should be kept on file reflecting discussions, concerns, action plans, commitments and support required.…

Probation Reviews

Posted on April 9, 2018 (June 29, 2021) by Donna Obstfeld

The Employee should recieve regular feedback during their probation period. This can be done informally, but if there are any concerns, these should be documented with an action plan. At a minimum, the employee should recieve a formal written review after 3 months and again at about 5 1/2 months. Failing someone in their final…