Top industry insights on PR and marketing in the HR world.
This month we look at trust - highlighting the importance of journalists, brands and PR's working together for a credible outcome.
We also look at articles in HR news, first looking at Sapient's HR survey and how HR roles are shifting to be more strategic. And then, an interesting take on the new term 'fauxductivity', and how our client Perkbox Vivup looks at shifts in employee behaviour.
Younger line managers (aged 18-24) are more confident in handling sensitive and important topics such as Religion (82%), Race (78%), Harassment (75%), Neurodiversity (72%) and Gender Identity (71%) than older line managers. Also, apprenticeships are important for social mobility, yet, HRs aren’t using them. And career changes due to the cost of living crisis.
Read MoreJust 16% of HRs understand what psychological safety really is & how to implement it effectively - yet, the majority (80%) of HRs think there will be a heavier focus on it in the future. Also, salary transparency is crucial in closing the gender pay gap, but only half (50%) of businesses are participating. And are work friends the key to employers' retention efforts?
Read MoreThe majority (87%) of parents working from home are balancing caring for their children while working - most (85%) parents also have to work in the same room as their children. Also, here are two new definitions of presenteeism to help organisations understand it better. And performance check-ins are key to retaining Gen Z employees.
Read More'Mental health washing': over three-quarters (79%) of UK employees don’t trust their employers when discussing or promoting mental health and wellbeing policies. Also, the majority (86%) of Black and nearly two-thirds (63%) of LGBTQ+ are uncomfortable at work. And is psychological safety the key to improving productivity?
Read MoreGiving a great journalist interview isn’t straightforward, especially if it’s new to you.
In this article, Karen Kay, founder and director of Shoot the Messenger shares some great tips and very helpful anecdotes on how to help HR brand spokespeople become more confident interviewees and gain better coverage in the HR media.
Read More'Climate Quitting': Over a third (39%) of UK employees aged 55+ would reject a job offer with a high compensation package if the organisation was deemed unethical or used non-sustainable practices. Also, DEI&B has become increasingly important to employees globally. And why loneliness at work matters.
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