Insights - December 2021

  • What is Driving the ‘Great Resignation’ and what Changes it will Bring?

    What is Driving the ‘Great Resignation’ and what Changes it will Bring?

    Posted on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 by Graham Quinn

    The Great Resignation has been a hot topic in HR throughout 2021. Some argue the increase in resignations has been more significant in the USA and that, at 3% of the US workforce, this is only a small minority of workers. However, what is notable is that this is the highest number of resignations on record. This abnormality in resignations has also been seen in the UK; according to ONS research , ...

  • Five Mistakes to Avoid when Monitoring your Remote Workforce

    Five Mistakes to Avoid when Monitoring your Remote Workforce

    Posted on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 by Graham Quinn

    As we move into 2022, it is evident remote work is here to stay. Research by PwC has indicates this is an 'enduring shift' in how most businesses function. 78% of companies surveyed said they expect remote work to continue post-pandemic whether 100% remote or using a hybrid model. Tracking the activities of your remote staff may have several advantages for your organisation, providing reassurance ...

  • Boost your Employee Experience and your Bottom Line

    Boost your Employee Experience and your Bottom Line

    Posted on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 by Graham Quinn

    Just as good customer experience helps in gaining and retaining customers, good employee experience (EX) helps your business attract and retain talent. This is more important as companies increasingly struggle to recruit and retain staff. However, finding ways to boost the satisfaction of employees not only improves employee turnover. MIT research suggests ‘that enterprises with a top-quartile ...