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𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁? With business insolvencies up 13% in November, it’s clear that financial pressures are mounting for employers. As the economic landscape becomes more challenging, now is the time for businesses to evaluate whether they’re making the right decisions about their people—their biggest cost and their greatest asset. 🟣 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 Are salaries aligned with market rates and performance, or are they inflated beyond what’s sustainable? Balancing fair pay with financial stability is critical. 🟠 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Do you have the right people in the right roles? Could restructuring or redeploying talent improve productivity and reduce costs? ⚫ 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 Are you maximising the ROI on your team? Training, upskilling, and redefining roles can unlock hidden potential without the need for costly hiring. 🟣 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Are you leveraging hybrid or flexible working models to reduce overheads while boosting employee satisfaction and retention? 🟠 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 How much are attrition and recruitment costs impacting your bottom line? Investing in employee engagement might save you more than constant hiring. ⚫ S𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 Are you prioritising short-term cuts over long-term sustainability? Decisions on redundancies, pay freezes, or benefits need to be balanced with retaining top talent for the future. The economic climate may be tough, but the right people decisions can help businesses not just survive but thrive. Are you confident your workforce strategy is optimised? 💜 Contact us today - we are your team of experts. Hello@peoplestation.co.uk

💼 Bosses ‘Will Sack Sick Staff’? Here’s What Employers Need to Know 💡 Labour’s proposed employment rights overhaul has sparked concerns for businesses, especially around the implications of new Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rules. With businesses already facing rising costs, these changes could make tough decisions inevitable. So, what’s the deal, and how can you stay ahead? 🚀 ⚫ Key Facts Employers Should Know 🟣 Increased Costs – The overhaul could cost businesses at least £4.5bn annually, with 60% of the burden on small businesses. 🟠 SSP Challenges – Employers may face higher SSP obligations, potentially pushing some toward capability-based dismissals for long-term sick staff. ⚫ Agency Workers at Risk – Temporary workers and agencies could be disproportionately affected. 🟣 Regulatory Gaps – The Regulatory Policy Committee has called the package “not fit for purpose,” citing inadequate cost impact assessments. 🟠 How We Can Help 🟣 Navigate Complex Policies – We’ll break down the proposed changes and help you understand the real impact on your business. ⚫ Plan Strategically – From budgeting for SSP increases to designing effective capability procedures, we’ll help you adapt without sacrificing staff retention. 🟠 Support Small Businesses – Tailored advice for SMEs to manage the cost burden and stay compliant. 🟣 Promote Retention Over Dismissals – We’ll help you craft policies that balance employee care with business needs. 🔑 Change is coming, but it doesn’t have to sink your business. 👉 Get in touch to future-I proof your HR strategy today! Hello@peoplestation.co.uk

Are we paying remote workers fairly in 2024? 🧐🤔 We’ve embraced the flexibility of remote and hybrid work, but here’s the burning question… Has salary benchmarking caught up? 🤔 Traditionally, pay was tied to the location you worked in, but the game has changed. With people working from anywhere, how do we ensure compensation is fair without losing our edge in the talent market? 🏙️🌄🌎 💡 Here are some approaches companies we work with are exploring 🟣 Location-Based Pay Pay tied to the cost of living in the employee’s area. 👍 Makes sense for cost optimisation. 👎 But can create inequities within your team. 🟣 Role-Based Pay Salaries based on the role, not the location. 👍 Fair and simple - same role, same pay. 👎 May underpay high-cost area talent and overpay in lower-cost regions. 🟣 Hybrid Models ✨ Tiered salary bands by region ✨ Global benchmarks with location-based modifiers or premiums. ✨ A middle ground that balances fairness and market competitiveness. 🔑 How do you know it’s fair? ✔️ Use market data specific to remote roles (hello, Payscale & Mercer) ✔️ Pay for value - focus on the skills and outcomes employees deliver. ✔️ Build transparency into your pay policies to foster trust. 🚀 Bottom line? 💜 Investing in your people with fair, competitive salaries isn’t just about cost—it’s about attracting and retaining the best talent. 👉 What’s your approach to remote salary benchmarking? Are you sticking with traditional methods or experimenting with new models? Drop your thoughts below! We want to hear from you 💬⬇️ P.S we are experts in this - if you want to revamp how you approach salaries, then start by contacting Hello@peoplestation.co.uk

Tonight, we’re stepping into the spotlight as… 🥁 START-UP OF THE YEAR! (Well, maybe… 🤞) Alright, technically, the awards kick off at 4pm (✨prime time for that ‘is it home time yet?’ vibe✨). But who cares What really matters is that we’ve been shortlisted for the 🇬🇧 British Business Awards! 🎉 This year has shown us that when you’re chasing a dream, the secret formula is simple: 🟣 Take risks 🟣 Work hard 🟣 Embrace every twist, turn, high, and low along the way. ✨ 💜 To every small business out there, daring to make their mark and change the world one idea at a time: 🧡 We see you. 🧡 We celebrate you. 🧡 Keep going, you’re amazing! Here’s to the journey so far and to whatever comes next. Wish us luck! 🍀 #BritishBusinessAwards #StartUpJourney #FeelingGrateful #EntrepreneurLife #StartUpOfTheYear

🚨 Calling all employers considering restructuring! 🚨 💼 Are rising costs keeping you up at night? Labour’s proposed national insurance hike is set to hit businesses hard. 📊 Here’s what major employers are saying 🔵 BT is facing a £100m hit, accelerating cost-cutting measures. 🟠 Sainsbury’s are bracing for an extra £140m in costs next year. 🟤 Howden Joinery are projecting an £18m annual burden. 🟢 Hospitality sector - A staggering £3.4bn impact, with price increases on the horizon. 💬 Shevaun Haviland of the British Chambers of Commerce described it as “a tough budget for business to swallow.” 🤔 Are you prepared to weather the storm? 💡 If you’re thinking about restructuring 💜we’re here to help. Whether it’s safeguarding jobs, streamlining operations, or adapting to these changes 💜we are your people! 📩 Let’s talk hello@peoplestation.co.uk

⚠️ 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸? 💤 🟣 Research highlights an emerging issue for remote work productivity - daytime napping. 🟣 Could this be impacting businesses more than anticipated? 🟣 Here’s what recent studies reveal 💤 10% of remote workers admit to napping during office hours, translating to £500m weekly productivity loss. 🏃 Over 3 million UK employees have quit jobs due to issues related to tiredness, with younger workers hit hardest. 📅 1 in 5 workers aged 18-24 have taken a sick day due to tiredness. 🏢 Employers are pushing for more office presence—with over a third now expecting 4+ office days per week and tracking attendance. 🏠 Ironically, many CEOs still prefer working from home despite the office push. 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝟱-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? We want to hear your thoughts ⬇️

Is the traditional after-work pub culture evolving? 🟣 As workplaces become more diverse and social preferences shift, so too does the way we choose to connect with colleagues. 🟣 CGA’s new report reveals an increasing consumer desire for more than just food and drink when going out. 🟣 Competitive socialising venues offering activities like golf, darts, or arcade games are seeing a surge in popularity. 🟣 In fact, over a third of consumers now engage in these activities weekly, and three in five people say they're more likely to visit a venue if it offers such experiences. 🟣 With younger adults gravitating towards venues like food halls and stadiums, it seems that experiences are now at the heart of socialising. 🌲 And as we approach the festive season, how might this trend shape your office Christmas party plans? #CompetitiveSocialising #OfficeCulture #ChristmasParty #EventPlanning #WorkplaceDiversity #ExperientialEvents #TeamBuilding #HolidayCelebrations #ShiftingTraditions #ModernSocialising

🤔 Are we measuring productivity properly—or missing the bigger picture? A new report from Citi highlights the UK’s productivity crisis, and the numbers are eye-opening. But it raises a crucial question: are we even tracking productivity in the right way? 🔻 UK worker output is now 36% lower than it should be if pre-2008 trends had continued. 🇺🇸 We’re significantly lagging behind the US and Europe. 🏢 Only 4% of companies are now considered “high-growth,” down from nearly 6% in 2014. 📉 Policy or measurement failure? The report calls the last two decades of UK economic performance a “policy failure.” But could it also be how we’re defining productivity? With forecasts predicting recovery by 2026-2027, there’s potential for improvement—but it begs the question 🟣are we measuring the right things, or is our entire approach to productivity flawed?🟣 What do you think? 🟣do we need to rethink how productivity is managed, tracked, and driven forward?🟣 #ProductivityBoost #EfficiencyMatters #WorkSmart #BusinessGrowth #CreativeEfficiency #BoldDesign #ProgressInAction #TimeManagement #MotivationMatters #ProductivityGoals #InnovationInWork

🚨 Big news for over 7 million workers! 🚨 Labour is about to unveil its Employment Rights Bill this Thursday, packed with game-changing reforms designed to protect and empower workers across the UK: 🔸 Sick Pay from Day 1 – No more waiting four days to claim! 🔸 Maternity Pay from Day 1 – Immediate security for women in the workplace. 🔸 Probation periods shortened to 6 months – Protecting workers from unfair dismissal sooner. 🔸 A formal “right to switch off” – Companies will need to set clear guidelines on when bosses can’t contact employees. 💬 According to Paul Nowak, General Secretary of the TUC: “If delivered in full, the Employment Rights Bill will make work better for millions of people.” However, some, like Anna Leach, Chief Economist at the IoD, caution that it could increase cost burdens for businesses and potentially impact job opportunities. What do you think? Is this the reform we need or does it carry some risks? Let’s discuss! 👇 #EmploymentRights #ThisLabourReforms #WorkplaceRevolution

🚀 Embracing AI is no longer optional for HR—it’s a must! For businesses to stay ahead, leveraging AI technology is essential for future-proofing the workforce. 💡 📊 AI helps HR anticipate and fix skills gaps, aligning workforce needs with company strategy. 🙌 🔎 AI-driven platforms can streamline processes like upskilling and workforce retention🔮 Is your organisation tapping into the power of AI? 🤖 #AIinHR #TalentManagement #FutureOfWork #EmployeeRetention #HRTransformation #SkillsDevelopment #BusinessAgility