Official Figures Show Your First Name May Determine Your Salary
Social scientists believe a name can influence personality, how we are perceived, and even our physical appearance. But, what about our salary? Have you ever wondered how employable you would be if you were judged solely on your name? Or, once employed, how much you...
Line managers told to build on the positives, not focus on the negatives when giving performance feedback
New research published by the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, shows that line managers can improve the performance of their teams by focussing on building their strengths, rather than trying to fix their weaknesses. ‘Strengths-based...
UK employees rate themselves as ‘unproductive’ at work
New research for Vodafone reveals that nearly a quarter (23%) of UK employees rate themselves as ‘unproductive’ at work, equating to seven million of the nation’s total workforce. At a time when improving the UK’s labour productivity is high on the agenda, the survey...
5 ways to motivate staff at Christmas
As Christmas fast approaches and the festive spirit begins to take over, it’s not uncommon for managers and business owners to see their employees take their foot off the gas and put their feet up. Absenteeism can increase and attention spans get shorter as the focus...
