Pompi Banerjee’s Post

On this International Workers' Day, let’s take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions that workers make to our societies worldwide. It is essential to reflect on the significance of empowering and uplifting every member of our workforce. Each individual contributes uniquely to the tapestry of our organizations and communities, and their empowerment is crucial for collective success. Today, let's renew our commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces where every worker feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Uplifting and empowering more workers is not just about enhancing productivity; it's about fostering a culture of equity, dignity, and fulfilment. When individuals are supported in their roles, they become catalysts for innovation, productivity, and positive change. Together, we can create a brighter, more prosperous future for all workers. #SupplierDevelopment #GROWIMPACT #WorkersDay #InternationalWorkersDay #LaborDay #WorkersRights #EmpowerWorkers #UpliftWorkers

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀! 🤩 👏 🙌 Offering flexible working and providing health and wellbeing support have been identified by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) as two key benefits if employers want to stand out in a crowded jobs market. ✍️ A survey of 1,300 businesses showed that attracting talent is a top priority, with 62% reporting skills shortages, rising to 74% in the manufacturing sector. 💻 With 14% of businesses struggling to retain staff due to childcare responsibilities, the BCC advocates for flexible options like remote work, compressed hours and job sharing. 👏 According to BCC Policy Officer Hannah Larsen, more businesses are recognising the value of flexible working in attracting and retaining employees. 📢 The 2024 Workforce Survey noted rising employee use of occupational health services, but less than 40% of businesses offer such support. The BCC calls for government help, such as reducing taxes on workplace health plans, to encourage these benefits. 👉 If you need HR Support and Advice, please get in touch on 07753 639 237 or email hello@thrive-hr.co.uk 👈 To hear more about HR Industry News and Updates, 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 👉 https://bit.ly/3Qjh6c9 #Retention #BusinessSupport #EmployeeWelfare

The ONS has recently published that nearly a fifth of the working-age population in the UK has what it calls a 'work-limiting' condition. This includes people not being able to work due to physical and mental conditions, and the result of this is putting massive pressure on our NHS. It is also threatening the economic potential of the country. This shines a light on the importance of having a healthy workforce to give us the best possible opportunity for a healthy economy. Now may be the right time to rethink your company's well-being strategy to give your workforce the tools they need to live a healthy and productive lifestyle. https://lnkd.in/eeUmBWJc #wellbeingatwork #corporatewellbeing #hr #mentalhealth #employeewellbeing #employeeengagement

Q: So what themes or keywords am I currently hearing from candidates looking for their next opportunity? A: #Burnout, #Exhaustion, #Flexibility, #Paytransparency, #Trust and #EVP I read this morning in HR Leader New data from Sonder has highlighted that almost half (49 per cent) of Australian and New Zealand employees are commonly experiencing feelings of burnout and exhaustion, as well as other crippling work-related issues. Despite this high consensus, only 35 per cent of employees took some form of time off for their own mental health in the past year, with 8 per cent taking none at all. The survey of 2,007 Australian and New Zealander employees, commissioned by Sonder, found that 52 per cent reported their mental wellbeing as being average to very poor. The Conversation Australia + NZ had a piece on pay transparency trending, it's positive effects and how we're talking about it more (which opens up pandoras box on things like gender pay gap). I was part of a SEEK webinar last month where I touched on the importance of trust. If organisations aren't taking things like employee wellbeing, gender pay, reconciliation or other ESG factors serious...but virtue signalling on their website and social media page about it...candidates and customers (who are very smart) catch on pretty quickly and your brand loses trust - limiting your candidate pool. KEY TAKEAWAY: - Make sure you IGNORE all the above if you're keen for an exodus of talent. 🙃

Excited to share our latest research published in 'Human Relations' - a high quality journal for those interested in examining workplace dynamics. The study reveals how the pandemic reshaped employer-worker dynamics in unexpected ways, with significant lessons for organizational #inclusion and #WorkplaceEquity. Focused on domestic workers in India, our findings reveal: - Well-intentioned safety protocols can unexpectedly reinforce social disparities - Policies and practices, even when designed for protection, may disproportionately impact certain worker groups - Third-party interventions in employer-worker relationships can sometimes amplify existing inequalities This research raises crucial questions for organizations: How do our safety and operational policies affect different employee segments? Are we inadvertently creating "bubbles" that exclude certain workers? What steps can we take to ensure workplace safety while maintaining inclusivity? Thanks to The Tavistock Institute of Human Relations and the anonymous reviewers for recognizing the significance of our work. #InclusiveWorkplace #MarginalizedWorkers #Boundarywork #DiscourseAnalysis #Covid19Impact Namita Gupta Arohi Panicker

Check out our latest blog post which discusses the Labour Government's Get Britain Working White Paper and the launch of an independent review into the role of UK employers in promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.

𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐂 2024 📍 Yesterday, Sir David Pearson delivered an insightful session on implementing the new workforce strategy for Adult Social Care. Tackling the skills gap and improving recruitment and retention are at the heart of this strategy. 👏 The introduction of the government’s “Fair Pay Agreement” is a promising step toward ensuring better pay and working conditions for care staff—critical for addressing the thousands of vacancies that remain unfilled daily. At Panoramic Associates, we’re already collaborating with councils in London on innovative solutions to workforce challenges, and the results are incredibly encouraging. Today’s discussions focused on workforce challenges in social work, with Sarah Blackmore from Social Work England leading a compelling session. The need to reshape public perceptions of social workers is more urgent than ever—only 1 in 10 social workers feel their profession is respected. Initiatives like “Change the Script” are crucial in addressing harmful stereotypes and promoting the positive impact social workers make every day. It’s been fantastic to connect with so many leaders and experts committed to driving systemic reform. Panoramic Associates is proud to be part of these vital conversations. We are here for the 3-day conference so please come and say hello to our team Samuel Bos-Coley, Abdullah Faheem and David Geaney! #NCASC2024 #SocialCare #SocialWork #FairPay #WorkforceStrategy #PanoramicAssociates #RecruitmentInnovations #NCASC

Recently, The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP, the Health and Social Care Secretary, defended the timeline for adult social care reform, which may not see full funding proposals until 2028. Facing staff shortages, high turnover, and mounting challenges, the need to prioritise recruitment, retention, and workforce well-being has never been greater for the social care sector. People Directors Sasha Ashton and Dean Hunter share insights into the HR strategies transforming this essential sector 🥼 addressing low pay and burnout 🥼embracing technology 🥼promoting diversity. 📄 Their article explains the importance of building a skilled, sustainable workforce while championing care colleagues who are the backbone of this vital industry. https://lnkd.in/enX5WUrF

Interesting article in People Management magazine on the UK’s employment gap between workers with and without health limitations... 👇

Just released is Gallup's State of the Global Workplace 2024. Highlights include: - In the full report addressing the MENA region, we again win the prize for the highest regional percentage of employees experiencing daily stress. Being "on" all the time has a cost and employees pay for it; yet, organizations eventually pay for it too via burnout, resentment, sick leave, intentions to leave and turnover. - 20% of workers are lonely. Is tech to blame? What we gain in convenience (i.e., online meetings in the same building), we lose in social connection. - When employees are engaged, they have hope for the future. Too bad so many are not. As we live on a tough planet these days, can organizations provide a sense of meaning and a reason to feel good about the world again? - Managers influence the bulk of employee wellbeing; 70% in fact. Get your managers happy & healthy - because they are struggling more than anyone - and employee wellbeing follows. - Young people struggle with low wellbeing and it shows up at work. This mirrors recent studies showing that for the first time globally, the wellbeing of young people is low. Historically, there has been a u-shaped curve where youth and the elderly are the happiest and mid-life (us!) are at a low. The trend now is low wellbeing off the start and a struggle to recover. Young employees need support. - Labour protections (i.e., maternity, fair wage, social welfare nets) are associated with greater life/work satisfaction. Don't ignore equity, fairness, redistribution of profits, and human dignity. - We can do better. Full report https://lnkd.in/dsHppE8V #WorkIsMoreThanAPayCheque #WorkMatters #HappinessMatters #40HoursIsALongTimeToBeUnhappy