Employees consider lack of development a reason to seek new employer

New research has shown personal development is an increasingly important factor in where people work, and for job satisfaction. A recent survey highlighted that 65% of UK employees consider lack of personal development opportunities as a reason to look for a new...

Virtual GP services here to stay

The pandemic forced a change in the way health services are delivered. Since March 2020 there has been increased demand for digital and virtual GP services. Providers have responded by re-designing or evolving products to meet customer needs. advo’s employee...

78% of workers experiencing burnout, poll finds

Staff are feeling the pressure of ‘empty seats’, with more than a third of workers reporting unmanageable workloads amid staff shortages. In a YouGov poll of 2,000 employees and 1,000 HR decision makers, 38% of workers said they could not cope with their workload and...

25% of employees don’t understand benefits

New research from GRiD has revealed nearly half of UK employees are not aware or do not understand the employee benefits on offer to them. The survey of 500 HR decision makers found that 42% of workers don’t know, or do not understand the employee benefits on offer to...

Third of women leaving SMEs want inclusive benefits

According to new research, 36% of female staff at SMEs said they want more inclusive benefits. The survey collected responses from more than 1,000 SME employers and employees to identify trends dominating HR in 2022. Of the female employees 45% cited a better...

Supporting mental health in the hybrid working era

According to a recent survey by RSPH, a huge 42% of employees want more mental health support from their employer. At a time when hybrid working is becoming widespread, there are increasing reports of burnout. This is partly assumed to be due to the blurring lines...