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Feb 01 2021
employee burnout in law firms

What is employee burnout and how can you prevent it in your law firm?

By Employee Wellbeing, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health

The legal profession is one synonymous with high-intensity, stressful and often emotionally charged situations. The industry’s leading mental health and wellbeing charity, LawCare revealed that the most common reason for calls to their helpline is often stress and a feeling of being burned out. And yet, the driven, perfectionist nature of our legal professionals often means that reaching out for help or support when experiencing the signs of stress or burnout is overlooked amid fears of appearing ‘weak’. As they strive to remain in control of high-pressure situations; legal professionals are among the most prone to stress and often, burnout….

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Jan 15 2021
How HR can stay resilient in challenging times

How HR can stay resilient in challenging times

By COVID-19, Leadership, Motivation

The Health Foundation found that more than two-thirds of adults in the UK (69%) reported feeling somewhat or very worried about the effect COVID-19 is having on their life. The most common issues affecting wellbeing are worrying about the future (63%), feeling stressed or anxious (56%) and feeling isolated (49%). Balancing organisational aims while finding ways of staying resilient and resourceful seems an essential capability for HR professionals in the 21st century. This has been amplified more recently when businesses look to HR leaders for concrete answers in an uncertain environment and your sense of control can feel tenuous. That’s why…

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Nov 24 2020
HR KPIs

HR KPIs: what are they and which ones should you be tracking?

By Analytics, HR Software

Most departments within a business have Key Performance Indicators or KPIs. These are indicators of long-term performance and demonstrate how effectively a specific department is achieving its objectives. They may be at a team or individual level, but they are often used to help decision making, identify any areas for improvement and provide a platform to measure successes. HR KPIs typically include trackable metrics that measure processes related to recruitment, training, talent management and employee satisfaction. A KPI is only useful if it has a direct link with your overarching business strategy. Importantly, you should only be tracking the KPIs…

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Oct 28 2020
Managing employer branding throughout COVID-19

How to manage your employer brand throughout COVID-19

By COVID-19, Employer Branding

It’s been said a million and one times recently, but we’re currently living in unprecedented times and to make this matter worse, none of us have magic powers or a crystal ball to predict what’s going to happen over the next 12 to 18 months.  But it’s fair to say; most organisations are probably going to be hiring less due to a business downturn or general logistical complications, along with the ongoing pandemic and recession. So, it’s no wonder why so many companies are prioritising their employer brand to ensure they’re maintaining a positive perception during COVID-19, with 84% of…

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Oct 06 2020
Person analysing employee engagement survey results

The complete guide to employee engagement surveys

By Employee Engagement

If you cast your memory back several years, you’ll remember employee engagement and culture was merely considered a popular topic for HR professionals to debate. Fast forward to the present day, culture and engagement are now presented as a key business issue, with many believing it has recently dominated the HR trend list. In fact, Deloitte Insights found that 87% of organisations cite culture and engagement as one of their top challenges, with 50% of respondents calling the problem “very important”. While improving employee engagement can help build the right path towards a thriving company culture, it’s only one piece…

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