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UK employees took almost two full working weeks off sick in the past year - a dramatic increase compared to 2019, when the total was 5.8 days per employee, and to 2023, when 7.8 days were reported. The Society of Occupational Medicine cautions that delaying referrals to OH by several weeks wastes a crucial opportunity. Acting sooner can support employees to remain at work and cut the high costs of absence and staff turnover. Read more: https://heyor.ca/4vqbuo #UKWorkforce #EmployeeHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeRetention

Reference checks don’t have to take weeks. With RefNow, you can collect, verify & download detailed reports in just 36 hours on average. Trusted by brands such as River Island and Robert Walters, our platform helps busy HR teams cut admin time by up to 95%, all while staying GDPR-compliant and fraud safe. It’s a faster way to hire that gives you time back to focus on finding the right people. Start your free trial today: https://heyor.ca/AbISB1 #RefNow #ReferenceChecks #HRTech #GDPRCompliance

Did you know that ineffective communication practices cost US businesses $1.2 trillion every year? On the other hand, good communication in the workplace ensures employees have the information they need to perform well and eliminates inefficiencies. How does your organisation make communication work for everyone? Read more: https://heyor.ca/N7HcP8 #EffectiveCommunication #WorkplaceCommunication #CommunicationStrategies #EmployeePerformance

According to research from Gallup, 42% of employees who left their jobs voluntarily in the past year report that their manager or organisation could have done something to keep them. By understanding the role of conflict as a potential driver of turnover, HR can take a more proactive approach to retaining staff. Click here to learn more: https://heyor.ca/Fz9Xmh #EmployeeRetention #HRStrategies #ConflictResolution #WorkplaceConflict #RetentionStrategy

Why spend time chasing candidate's references when you could spend more time hiring great talent? 🤔 In just three simple steps, RefNow allows you to request, collect and receive reference reports - with results delivered in as little as 36 hours. On average, 88% of references are completed entirely by automation, meaning fewer delays and more time focused on securing the right talent. Get in touch to learn more: https://heyor.ca/AbISB1 #TalentAcquisition #ReferenceAutomation #RecruitmentSolutions #ReferenceChecks

From 2027, day-one protection from unfair dismissal will change how probation periods work in the UK. In our blog, we break down what’s changing, what employers can and can’t do under the new rules, and how tools like RefNow support HR by maintaining accurate records and audit trails to help manage probation evaluations fairly and transparently: https://heyor.ca/9sDSbf #UKEmploymentLaw #HRTools #RefNow #EmployeeRights #HRManagement

Did you know? A study found that “when employees can strongly agree that their ‘onboarding process was exceptional,’ they are nearly 2x more likely to feel fully prepared to excel in their new role and 2.3x more likely to say their job is as good or better than they expected it to be.” Conversely, poor onboarding experience can lead to disengagement, high turnover rates, and wasted time and money. How are you ensuring your onboarding process sets new hires up for long-term success? Read more: https://heyor.ca/BQCcz3 #ExceptionalOnboarding #NewHireExperience #EmployeeSuccess #EmployeeEngagement #TalentRetention

Why do 15,000+ companies trust RefNow? ✅ Fraud protection with advanced detection ✅ Automated reminders & audit trails ✅ 9500+ reviews Head to our website to learn more: https://heyor.ca/AbISB1 #FraudProtection #BusinessSecurity #OnlineSafety #RefNow

According to legal experts, business lobby groups hoping that the Employment Rights Bill will be shelved or materially changed are likely to be in for a disappointment. Keir Starmer told the Parliamentary Labour Party earlier that the Bill “will continue with the same substance and timetable as before”. Click here to read more: https://heyor.ca/yYmeWg #EmploymentRightsBill #KeirStarmer #EmploymentLaw #PolicyChange

New employment law changes are expected in the upcoming months, which means now is the ideal time for HR teams to start preparing. Our blog outlines the key changes to look out for and offers practical steps to help your team stay ahead: https://heyor.ca/yQEPLa #EmploymentLawChanges #HRPreparation #HRTeams #LegalUpdates