Why 67% of Workers Are Hesitant to Request Mental Health Leave, How AI Can Help Public Sector, and more.
Welcome to our July newsletter! We've got some exciting updates, resources, and stories to help you boost your HR strategies and keep your team thriving. In this edition, you’ll find:?
Dive in and elevate your HR game.?
Training and development question bank
This guide gives HR leaders 18 essential survey questions to pinpoint what training and development your employees need. It’s all about helping you create a motivated and skilled team.?
When you focus on your employees’ growth and career goals, everyone wins with better job satisfaction, higher performance, and improved retention. Training and development aren’t just nice to have—they’re crucial for keeping your workforce engaged and your organisation thriving.
Partner story
Caroline Gitsham Consulting (CGC) partnered with Hive because Caroline values an engaged workforce, something she learned to appreciate while working in executive roles focused on Vision & Culture. This partnership fits CGC’s flexible approach, offering varied work and top-notch staff feedback tools. The collaboration boosts CGC’s reputation with an intuitive platform that enhances employee experiences and service delivery.
The partnership process is smooth and efficient, with regular updates and joint demos. Clients appreciate Hive’s quality, simplicity, and extensive support options, positively impacting their organisational practices.
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Prioritising continuous employee development can be a game-changer for companies. It’s not just about offering training sessions but creating an environment where personal growth aligns with company goals. Managers are key here—they act as coaches, facilitate learning opportunities, and promote a culture of continuous learning. This involvement ensures employees feel heard and aligned with the organisation’s strategy. Plus, recognising and rewarding development keeps everyone motivated. By investing in employee growth, companies not only boost individual skills but also drive long-term success and engagement.
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Gallup's State of the Global Workforce 2024 report has some eye-opening insights about UK employees. A staggering 90% are either not engaged or actively disengaged at work, with many even thinking about quitting. Interestingly, the report also highlights that older employees tend to have better life evaluations compared to younger ones, raising questions about what Gen Z really wants in an employer. These stats are pretty revealing. What does this mean for the future of workplace happiness and employee engagement? Find out in this blog.?
Heaven & Hell
We want to keep you updated with the latest, and some of the not so greatest examples of company culture - So you can avoid practices that don't elicit the best examples of company culture and take inspiration from the ones that do.
AI's potential to transform UK Public Sector: cutting administrative hours by millions
Research by Dr. Chris Brauer and Symmetry, featured in a Microsoft report, shows that AI could save UK public sector workers more than four hours per week on administrative tasks, translating to 23 million hours saved weekly across 5.93 million employees. Could this improve performance and morale?
67% of workers are uncomfortable about requesting mental health leave
According to HR News, a significant 67% of professionals feel uneasy about requesting mental health leave. This highlights a widespread discomfort among employees when it comes to addressing mental health needs in the workplace. How are you showing your people it’s okay to speak up about mental health?
We're all about sharing stories that cheer for thriving company cultures and the incredible people behind them. Because, you know what they say? Happy people work wonders.