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We hear a lot about how automation boosts workplace productivity and efficiency. But at StaffSavvy, we know it can make employees happier, healthier and more fulfilled too. Here are our top five reasons why workplace automation is good for people.

Is your HR team getting the most out of today’s technology? A recent CIPD survey found that while more than 80% use software for their HR information system and payroll, far fewer rely on tech for functions such as workforce planning, onboarding and employee engagement.

Staff learning and development are vital for forward-thinking companies seeking to boost performance and improve recruitment and retention rates. But more than half (53%) of L&D professionals say their workloads have risen in the past year – despite increased budgets and headcounts.

Did you know that an estimated 10% of women experiencing menopause have left a job due to their symptoms? Most are aged 45-55, meaning that employers risk losing staff with a wealth of skills and experience.

Now, the BSI has introduced a free menopause standard to help companies ease working life for those experiencing symptoms such as insomnia, muscle stiffness and brain fog. Let’s take a look at the steps you can take to make your workplace menopause friendly.

In May 2023, the Carer’s Leave Act passed into law, and will come into force next year. Employers will be legally obliged to allow unpaid carers up to one week of unpaid leave per year to provide or arrange care for a relative or dependent. This right applies from day one of their employment.

It’s a welcome development – but does it go far enough? Let’s take a look at how responsible employers can go above and beyond the new law to support carers – and boost recruitment and retention rates.

Building a cohesive team is vital for organisational success. It makes your employees happier and more productive – and increases the likelihood that they’ll stay with your company for the longer term.

So how do you go about great team management? Here are our five top tips.

It’s an exciting time to be in the events sector, as in-person conferences, concerts and other events are in full swing once more.

But as any event professional knows, behind the buzz is a huge amount of planning and last-minute hiccups! And perhaps the biggest headache of all is getting staffing right.

As energy and food prices rocket, are your staff too worried about their finances to take a day off work when they’re ill?

Now, HR experts are urging employers to check in with staff regularly, and offer them support if they’re struggling with financial or wellbeing matters.

Are your employees drowning in a sea of admin? They shouldn’t be – if your company is keeping abreast of technological change.

Let’s take a look at just a few of the many ways that automating your organisation’s processes can improve staff engagement, boost productivity, and help your workplace rise to the challenges of our post-pandemic era.

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in an era of more flexible working practices for many people. But could workers actually cut their hours while retaining the same rate of productivity?

A seven-month nationwide pilot scheme is set to launch in June that will explore the viability of a four-day week. Employees at participating businesses will receive the same pay for fewer hours, with researchers assessing the impact on productivity and well being.

Did you know that 41% of UK employers have experienced increased staff turnover or difficulty in retaining employees in the past six months?

Coupled with 46% saying they face recruitment challenges, that’s making for a turbulent time in the UK’s labour market.

So what’s the key to retaining staff in 2022? Upskilling, training and development is the answer.

To the relief of many, Covid-related restrictions are being eased across the UK. But while the pandemic seems to be abating, what about its lingering health effects?

Long Covid is the name given to symptoms lasting for 12 weeks or more. And for some sufferers, it’s a serious condition that limits their ability to work.

And just like that we find ourselves at the end of 2021. In what has been a challenging year to say the least and 2022 right around the corner, we can only predict it will be a test for the new structure of many businesses, as they leave these past two years behind with a big forward focus on growth.

How can technology increase the productivity of your workplace? It would be great if we could answer that simply, but there are many factors that play a part, several of which are enhanced and made easier with the use of technology.

The latest updates are here!

Not only have we done one new release of features so far this year, we are excited to release our latest features and updates.

This month’s release focus on expanding the available features for some of our newer tools. One of our major new features is our new Goals tool! Target setting, tracking and review for staff members has never been easier.

In 2021 there is a solution for everything. There are more workforce management systems than ever before, but is it something you’ve considered for your business? I guess you can even ask the question of, what can implementing one bring to my business?

The life we once knew is drawing closer and we have never been more ready, but the question is, are you ready for it? Over the coming weeks, doors of local businesses will re-open, curtains of theatres will rise again, and you can hear the screams from the thrill of riding a rollercoaster. But have you got the staff in place ready for your business to re-open? This is where we can help you.

Last Monday Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave us the roadmap we’ve all been eagerly anticipating.

As the country prepares for the slow but steady ease of national restrictions. How robust are your systems when it comes to protecting your staff effectively upon the return to work?

2021 brings new updates to the Staff Savvy platform, this massive update adds powerful new features and carefully expands the existing tools to make them easier and quicker to use. These new features are going to make your office life more streamlined, change the way you work, free up your time and make those daily admin tasks less of a stress.