Improving employee happiness is a major goal for HR departments, particularly among larger companies. I wanted to explore how employee benefits can play a part in that, as increasingly we're hearing about the value of non-monetary benefits, and the importance of a strong company culture. In fact, a Glassdoor study…
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How to build a good company culture with remote workers
Cast an eye around a modern office and you might see as many empty desks as occupied ones. But the workforce hasn’t decreased and there haven’t been mass layoffs. Instead, there has been a rise in remote working. Remote working is proving popular among employers and employees alike.…
Introducing The Future Of Work Canvas
Since launching this blog in summer we have been busy exploring the future of work. It is a vast, fascinating subject, and it is clear that change is coming, whether we’re ready for it or not. The industry leaders we talk to are anticipating some major - and minor…
The changing role of HR in the future of work
Monumental changes are coming to our workplaces. That’s not news, but it is something that tends to be discussed in a dream-like way and not a practical one. Automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain are no longer pipedreams or work-in-development but are really going to hit the mainstream in…
Why biophilic design is the key to the office of the future
In the future nobody will work in an office, right? We're all going to be sat in our hammocks telepathically communicating to our colleagues, having achieved some kind of work/life nirvana. Actually no. Offices will still be a thing, it's just that - rather like our working practices -…
How to tell if a company's culture is a good fit for you
Company culture is one of those intangible things that transforms a good workplace into a great one. It’s become a key tool for recruiters looking to attract the best candidates, or employers trying to increase employee retention. A decent pay package and office perks aren’t enough to keep…