Name: Why are workplace absences on the rise?
Start: 2024-03-25T16:02:00Z
End: 2024-03-25T16:02:06.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
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‘InsiderHR’ is an educational resource that lets human resources professionals explore contemporary HR issues in a level of depth unavailable through more traditional avenues.

Channelling valuable thought leadership from experts and academics to those actively involved in the HR field, delivering knowledge to transform HR practitioners’ approach in a challenging and ever-evolving business environment.

Amid the Return to Office trend and reports of a cooling jobs market, some employers talk of rebalancing the emphasis on wellbeing, adding an increased focus on productivity.

But what does productivity mean as we near the mid-point in this second decade of the 21st  century? Bright Horizons clients say their focus is on workforce sustainability and future-proofing. 

So, among the best employers, productivity is not seen as a narrow focus on ‘getting more out of people, at all costs’ but rather ensuring that great people, with all their expensive training and valuable knowledge and networks, stay fit to keep working and are able to give of their best day-to-day.

We’ll be including a look at newly-released data from Bright Horizons’ client employee survey: the Work+Family Snapshot.

Join this lively conversation, with our panel of leading thinkers, as we discuss:

- What we understand by productivity in our fast-changing world of work
- Strategic actions being taken by leading employers to support sustained high performance.
- Evidence that employers helping remove life’s everyday hurdles see better productivity, performance and wellbeing in their employees as well as higher employer approval

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What does Productivity mean in 2024?

Collecting feedback has its challenges. While the majority (59%) of HR pros believe they get the right amount of employee feedback, over a quarter (29%) say they don’t get enough.*  Of course, a critical component of is getting feedback that is open and honest, and here 72% are concerned that feedback doesn’t reflect how employees actually feel

In this webinar SurveyMonkey will show you top tips for creating surveys that help you capture relevant feedback. We will discuss how to set yourself up for success using survey best practices as well as tips for analysing your feedback.

You will learn:
 
- Survey design – designing your survey in a way that optimises data collection

- Survey frequency - how often should you survey your employees

- The steps to analyse your data to unlock the most insights

- Integrations that can help you get more value from your surveys

- Turning insights into action

If your surveys are already built out and collecting data, not to worry - you can use what you learn in this webinar to revamp your surveys and start analysing your data like a pro!

Join Lily Walling, Solutions Engineer at SurveyMonkey and James Marsh from HRreview as they guide you towards getting the most out of your employee feedback.

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Make the most out of your employee feedback

Across all the changes of the last 5 years, Wellbeing has stayed firmly on the agenda for leading employers. It’s seen as a vital focus for talent retention, attraction and employee experience among the most competitive employers. Now with five (or more) generations in the workplace and a dizzying array of wellbeing benefits available, how do you achieve a coherent strategy?

Andrei Ursu of Bloomberg and Benedict Gautrey of Great Places to work will discuss how paying attention to family support gives a clear backbone to a wellbeing policy across life stages. This requires a wide definition of family (including children of all ages, elder relatives, partners, family-forming, pets to name a few, among a diverse range of family structures and partnerships).

Jennifer Liston-Smith of Bright Horizons will delve deeper into their 2024 Modern Families Index to explore – among other things – the intersectional needs of the sandwich generation with children and elder dependants and the need for smart thinking in addressing family support.

Join this lively conversation, with our panel of leading thinkers, as we discuss:

- Practical and strategic actions being taken by leading employers across life stages.
- How to achieve high engagement through innovative strategies for inclusion at the point of need.
- The role of networks and champions in communicating and shaping wellbeing benefits

Multigenerational Wellbeing: the Role of Family Benefits

According to Gallup 85% of employees are not engaged in the workplace - with UK employees amongst the least engaged in the world (at 10%).

In a SurveyMonkey study, 44% of HR pros ranked employee engagement as a top HR metric for 2024. It’s no secret that when employees are engaged, your business thrives. However, building an engagement program is no easy feat. The first step is asking for regular feedback across the employee lifecycle and taking action to create a better workplace.

In this webinar, we’ll discuss how to create a workplace where your employees flourish by uncovering what drives engagement and pinpointing areas of opportunity.

You will learn:

- The latest HR trends and opportunities to help build a world-class workforce*
- How to get the answers you need to create a better workplace, increase engagement, and retain your top talent
- How to put feedback into action
 
Join Natalie Aghdaey, Senior Product Specialist, Survey Monkey & James Marsh, HRreview to find the answers you need to create a better workplace, increase engagement, and retain your top talent.

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4 strategies for building a world class workforce

The post-pandemic world promised a significant shift in roles and responsibilities of men and women when it came to family and work. Many men had taken a more active role in the home during lockdowns and Generation Z and Millennial fathers were already vocal in expecting more flexibility at work around family life. Gender Pay Gap reporting resumed, and many organisations returned to ambitious targets for gender representation at senior levels. 

However, as 2024 gets underway, families are still struggling under cost-of-living pressures and – amid a pull back toward central offices – many women opt to remain in hybrid or remote roles, to save on after-school and wraparound care. As a result, some feel less visible at work, and lacking in practical support to pursue progression. Is there instead a pending crisis for employers and their gender representation targets?

Upcoming research, Bright Horizons Modern Families Index, will be published at the beginning of February (surveying over 3,000 working parents) highlighting fascinating statistics around this very topic, including insightful comparisons to last year’s figures!

Join this lively conversation, as we discuss:
• Latest research on male and female attitudes to work-life fit and the risk associated with these.
• Insightful employer examples and what works for gender inclusion and career progression.
• As we approach International Women’s Day (8th March) what can, and should, employers be doing to support parents and carers of all genders with the mental load?

Is the New Normal Reinforcing Gender Stereotypes?

A report from Glassdoor revealed 76% of hiring managers find attracting the right job candidates to be their greatest challenge highlighting the intense competition for top talent in today's job market. 

For HR and recruitment professionals, it underscores the need to refine the recruitment process early on to prevent the costly consequences of hiring candidates who aren’t a good fit and ensure hires possess both the necessary technical abilities and interpersonal skills for organisational success.

Join Phil Mellows-Facer, Managing Director at BMS Performance, and Kira van Niekerk, Global Director of Training and Enablement at Thomas on Thursday 25th January at 11am GMT to understand how to gain a competitive advantage in talent acquisition.

Our experts will discuss:

- Strategies for engaging and retaining top talent throughout the recruitment process.
- The importance of creating a positive candidate experience.
- Understanding soft skills that are pivotal for sales success.
- Solutions for assessing and evaluating soft skills in candidates.
- Practical tips and strategies to optimise your hiring approach.

This webinar is for C-suite executives, HR and talent acquisition professionals looking to gain a deeper understanding into enhancing your recruitment approach for organisational success.

Rethinking recruitment to get ahead

2023 was a big year for HR practitoners but what will 2024 look like? Join our webinar to hear Jessica Brannigan, Lead People Scientist, Culture Amp, discussing the trends that will likely shape the HR landscape in 2024 and offer a strategic roadmap to navigate & address the unique challenges that HR leaders should prepare for.

Key discussion topics:
- Emerging trends that will define the HR landscape in 2024
- What HR & people leaders should prepare for
- How to equip your team with actionable strategies to address the unique challenges

HR Trends: What's to come in 2024?

In the recently published 2023 UK Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking survey conducted by Gallagher, the top challenges cited by respondents included, the relationship between getting the right benefits design and effectively communicating the benefits available.

Nearly all companies will be at different points on their benefits journey and understanding the nuances of benefits design and communication can often be overlooked.

In this podcast, reward expert Sarah Jefferys, Head of Reward Consulting at Gallagher and Andrew Drake, Director of People Experience Consulting at Gallagher put forward their cases in a lively debate about the importance of design v communication, which should you prioritise and why.

The Great Benefits Debate - Design vs Comms

Organisations need the right workforce skills to deliver on growth in a constantly evolving business landscape, with Talent scarcity continuing to be a major concern for many organisations.

With persistent inflation, higher operational costs and the need for businesses to conserve cash to preserve operating margins, many are finding it hard to achieve a balance between optimising people spend and planning sufficiently for the future.

In response to this, many organisations are increasingly focusing on talent mobility to “build from within,” as well as taking a more strategic, data-led approach to “buying in” specific skills.

Join experts from Aon live to discuss these questions:

-           Which workforce skills do you need now and in the future?

-           What skills does your workforce currently possess and where are there gaps?

-           How do you assess against these skills as part of your selection process?


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Building a skills-based talent strategy

A study by Monster revealed that 76% of respondents consider a diverse workforce to be a crucial factor when evaluating companies and job offers. This demonstrates the pivotal role diversity and inclusion play in attracting and retaining the best talent, but despite best efforts, the persistence of unconscious bias remains a significant obstacle for many organisations impacting their overall performance.

Join our experts Clare Keniry, Board Director and Morgan Hunt, and Stephen Cuppello, Senior Manager of Psychology at Thomas on Thursday 19th October at 11.00am BST where they will discuss how to tackle unconscious bias and share strategies to foster inclusivity in recruitment.

Our experts will discuss:

•                     The different types of bias that can occur and the impact they can have

•                     The organisational benefits of a diverse workforce

•                     Strategies to improve diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process

•                     Practical tips and insights on overcoming unconscious bias.

 This webinar is for HR, C Suite executives, and Recruitment and Talent Acquisition professionals who are looking for actionable insights to tackle unconscious bias and encourage diversity in their recruitment strategies.

Unveiling Bias: How To Implement Inclusive Hiring Practices

Anyone in HR knows that our employees’ families have come more firmly into view in the last 3 years. With the labour market still tight, employers are competing to offer packages that make life easier, whatever ‘family’ may mean for their talented workers.

Employers’ policies and benefits range far beyond help with childcare into virtual tutoring for teens and even pet-sitting and dog-walking services. It may surprise you to discover the range of sectors already putting such supports in place in order to attract talent to key roles, retain loyal staff, and empower people to attend central offices.

Join this lively conversation, as we discuss:

•             Innovative employer examples on supporting employees’ family life

•             New research showing what ‘good’ looks like on everything from new parents to ongoing family life in all its diversity. 

•             How to benchmark your practice on parental leave and other family policies and supports

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Beyond Childcare: Inclusive family support strategies

In today's rapidly changing business environment, the cornerstone of success remains steadfast: Effective leadership. However, the blueprint of what constitutes 'effective' is being redrawn. As the modern workplace becomes more technology-driven, the line between traditional leadership and data roles is blurring.

If you're an HR or L&D professional feeling uneasy about this new territory, you're not alone. Many find it challenging to understand how to integrate data skills into leadership development or manage a workforce that's increasingly tech-savvy.

Join us for an insightful session designed to empower HR and L&D professionals like you with the tools and know-how to champion data skills within your organisation's leadership framework.

In "Leading with Data," expect to learn:

 - Understand the Gap: Why most organisations are behind the curve in developing a robust data skills strategy—and how you can be the one to change that.
 - Data-Driven Leadership Demystified: What it truly means to be a data-driven leader.
 - A Ready-to-Use Framework: Get hands-on with a practical model for assessing and enhancing your organisation's data and tech capabilities, tailored for HR and L&D professionals.
 
Join us on 5th October to unleash the full potential of data-driven leadership in your workplace.

Leading with Data: HR in a Tech-Centric World

When we hear performance management, we find it often creates anxiety for employees, pressure for HR teams, and dread for managers.

Given the critical role it plays in the employee experience of any organisation, there is plenty of opportunity to turn this narrative around.

Join Culture Amp’s Senior People Scientist, Stephanie Kukoyi as she discusses the value of a thoughtfully designed performance review process and the benefits organizations can reap from taking a people-centered approach.

What you’ll learn
- Why we need to refresh how we think about performance management
- How to build a culture of feedback in your organisation
- Key learnings in rolling out a performance management process to your workforce

Unlock employee potentional with continuous performance

The last few years has exposed some major flaws in many external recruitment processes. Employers have often found themselves using tools that aren't fit for purpose or systems that don't integrate with each other. 

With 21 different entities using their own set of processes, workflows and systems, Laura Garcia-Herrero and her team at Expleo needed a solution that would allow them to globalise and streamline their entire TA model.

Join Laura Garcia-Herrero and Wendy Kilgannon, Enterprise Account Executive at iCIMS as they discuss the key challenges faced by the Expleo team and their achievements including:

- Scaling recruitment and building a globalised talent acquisition model
- Accessing a global database of candidates and optimising recruitment across the business
- Achieving a 95% improvement in optimisation from their previous processes

Optimising Your Recruitment Process: Tips for Streamlining and Simplicity

In this episode of HR in Review, we are joined by Emily Gillmore, Consulting Director, People Experience Consulting at Gallagher and Sharn Kleiss, Strategy Partner, Employee Experience and Insights at Gallagher. Following the recent release of Gallagher’s Benefits Strategy and Benchmarking report we discuss some of the trends and highlights from the past 12 months including:
  
- Pressure on employers and employees to return to the office
- Employee value proposition (EVP)
- The worsening economic situation and it's impact on HR
- The 4 day working week experiment
- Top challenges employers are facing

Join us for this in depth and revealing discussion.

People Strategy Insights with Gallagher

Mastering effective communication is the key to thriving in today's dynamic business world. According to global research by Thomas, 50% of people say that communication issues are the main cause of poor productivity, a statistic that highlights an immediate need to address the critical role of team dynamics.

Join our experts Sion Thomas, Lead Academy Sports Psychologist at Crystal Palace FC, and Gareth Jones, Chief Product Officer at Thomas on Thursday, 20th July, at 11.00am BST as they delve into the underlying factors contributing to project failures and reveal strategies to turn failing teams into high-performing, collaborative powerhouses.

Our experts will discuss:

• The role of effective communication in team success.
• Enhancing team communication with self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
• Using active listening to promote clarity and resolve misunderstandings.
• Tools to fix communication breakdowns and improve team functionality.
• Leadership's role in fostering effective communication.

This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to help your teams succeed in today's complex business environment.

Sync or Sink: Is Miscommunication Drowning Your Team?

Internal mobility has been a focus for the HR community for many years now. But, with more than half of UK businesses currently experiencing skills shortages, it’s becoming even more critical.

In this webinar Michael Durrant, Senior HR Manager from Santander and AMS talent acquisition experts will discuss the latest trends in internal mobility, share examples of how organizations are implementing it and offer practical ways to take the next step in your journey.

Join this webinar to learn:

· How Santander has tackled internal mobility

· The definition of internal mobility and how to align internal mobility with internal hiring

· How to layer internal mobility with skills-based hiring

· Key takeaways for implementing mobility initiatives in your organisation.

This webinar will equip you with the knowledge and insight needed to consider where you are on the internal mobility journey and start tackling it effectively, in your organisation.

Walk the Talk: The Power of Internal Mobility

In recent years, the United Kingdom has experienced a significant increase in sickness absence rates, affecting both individuals and businesses.

In this video, we will delve into the reasons behind this rise and its impact on various demographic groups.

Including: Variation of sickness absence rates in different job types, absence patterns in different regions & countries, presenteeism and how the pandemic has affected leave of absence rates.

Why are workplace absences on the rise?

Human Resources

absence

Flexible Work

Employee Advocacy

Talent Management

Company Culture

Management

Many elements come into play when attracting the right talent. Is your careers page up-to-date? Does your website accurately represent your company culture and communicate it clearly to recruited applicants? In terms of internal processes, do you have an ongoing talent acquisition strategy? How efficient are your application screening and onboarding processes? Where and how are you looking for top candidates and are you enabling them to find you? Discover best practices and learn from industry thought leaders by joining the recruiting community.

Recruiting

Happy employees make productive employees. HR managers are now finding that compensation and benefits alone cannot keep employees happy; they also need nurturing through proper training and development. Join the BrightTALK talent management community to learn how to engage and retain your best talent by providing them with the tools and rewards they need to enhance their performance and reach their potential.

Small businesses and enterprises alike are competing for not only market share, but also for the best employees to move their businesses forward. Competitive salary and benefits packages are the foundation of high employee satisfaction. Join this community to keep up with changing regulations and learn how to optimize workforce costs with competitive yet cost-effective employee benefits and compensation plans.

Benefits and Compensation

Modern human resources professionals are charged with not only the recruitment of talent, but also retention, satisfaction and management. They also support the training, assessment and compensation aspects of employee management. Join this community to connect with thought leaders and learn about trends in benefits, compensation and talent management. Stay ahead of the curve to attract and retain top talent and strengthen organizational leadership and culture.

HR Strategy

Human resources is intrinsically linked to business success and requires a thoughtful balance of a variety of complex issues. The human resources community on BrightTALK is made up of thousands of professionals in human resources exchanging human resources best practices and advice. Watch hundreds of on-demand webinars for immediate information or participate in upcoming live webinars and have your questions answered by respected HR thought leaders.

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