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4 million employees change career due to lack of flexibility

4 million employees change career due to lack of flexibility – CIPD

By Employee Engagement, Employee Retention

It’s not exactly a brand-new revelation that workers are wanting greater flexibility from their employers as they chase a better work-life balance, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. However, a recent study conducted by the CIPD reveals the true extent of this demand: an estimated four million people in the UK have changed careers due to a lack of flexibility at work. This statistic sheds light on the growing importance of work-life balance and the impact it has on individuals’ professional trajectories. But what are the underlying factors driving this? Work-Life Balance: Achieving a healthy work-life balance has become…

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What is career cushioning?

What is Career Cushioning?

By Natural HR

In a bleak economic outlook plagued by inflation, rising interest rates and uncertain hiring practices, the concept of ‘career cushioning’ has entered more into HR’s consciousness. Career cushioning refers to employees taking proactive measures to mitigate the damage of potential job loss and leave them better placed to bounce back into work in the event of sudden unemployment. Career cushioning can involve actively monitoring job market trends, networking, and staying updated on industry developments to maintain a sense of job security, or can even go as far as actively applying for new roles. According to research by recruitment firm Robert…

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How HR can recruit and retain the over 50s

How can HR recruit and retain the over 50s?

By Natural HR

In the midst of a war for talent there is a growing recognition of the value and experience that older workers bring to organisations. As the workforce demographic evolves, it is essential for HR professionals to adapt their recruitment and retention strategies to ensure the inclusion and engagement of the over 50s. Gen Z employees are set to make up a third of the workforce by the end of the decade, so many organisations will naturally have placed a big focus on the demands that this demographic has of its employers. However, some industries are suffering with older workers taking…

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Easily calculate part-time workers' holiday entitlement

Part-time holiday pay entitlement calculator

By Holiday entitlement, Holiday Pro-Rata, Payroll
Part-time workers holiday entitlement calculator How do you calculate employee entitlement if an employee joined mid-year or works part-time? Calculating the holiday entitlement of part-time employees can be a challenge, but our holiday calculator makes it easy. Our tool uses pro-rata calculations based on the annual holiday allowance to provide accurate and reliable results. With our calculator, you can ensure that your part-time employees receive their fair share of holiday entitlement. Calculate pro-rata holiday entitlement for your part-time staff in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, using our holiday allowance calculator below. Calculator tool source: Moorepay How to calculate holiday...
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Casual (zero-hours) contracts: calculating holiday pay entitlement

Calculating casual (zero-hours) contracts holiday pay entitlement

By Natural HR
Casual (zero-hour contract) employee holiday entitlement calculator How do you calculate employee entitlement for casual (zero-hour) contract employees? Calculating the holiday entitlement of zero-hour contract employees can be a challenge, but our holiday calculator makes it easy. Our tool uses calculations based on the annual holiday allowance to provide accurate and reliable results. With our calculator, you can ensure your zero-hour contract employees receive their fair share of holiday entitlement. Easily calculate holiday entitlement for zero-hour contract workers with our holiday pay calculator below. Calculator tool source: Moorepay Calculating holiday entitlement for casual (zero-hours) employees can be a complex task....
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