5 Biggest Workplace Trends 2025
As the year draws to a close, here at Factorial, we are focusing on what lies ahead for the world of work and for HR [...]
HR Trends
What is the UK Labour Market?
The Cambridge Dictionary defines the labour market as the supply of people in a particular country or area who are able and willing to work. [...]
HR in Schools and How Software Can Help
According to the government’s School Workforce Census, in 2023, the state-funded education sector in England employed nearly a million teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff. [...]
List of HR Abbreviations and HR Terms
Many different terms, acronyms, and abbreviations are commonly used in everyday business within the HR industry. Navigating a sea of new words and concepts can [...]
HR Automation Explained
Technology is becoming a huge part of all our lives, and HR is no exception. Now that we can digitise so many HR functions, it [...]
Navigating the New EU Pay Transparency Directive: A Guide for HR Managers
HR managers in the UK are tasked with staying up to date with ever-changing employment regulations and staying compliant. The recent introduction of the EU [...]
Concerns Over Increase to Minimum Pension Age
On 6th April 2028, the normal minimum pension age (NMPA) will increase from 55 to 57. The government passed this legislation in 2021 to change [...]
Changes to Menopause and Menstruation Policy in the UK
The British Standards Institution has launched new standards addressing menstruation and menopause. The group serves as the national standards body for the United Kingdom, producing [...]
The Pay Transparency Debate
Talking about salaries has been historically challenging to navigate for UK employees. On the one hand, employers have frowned upon discussing salary details with colleagues [...]
The Backlash Against WFH
When the pandemic struck more than three years ago, no one could have foreseen how it would change the face of modern work. Before covid, [...]
Key Takeaways from Our Panel Discussion: Coping Mechanisms for Stress and Anxiety at Work
In our latest Panel Discussion, three lovely ladies and experts on mental health revealed their inside knowledge on dealing with stress and anxiety at the [...]
Countries Offering Digital Nomad Visas
Digital nomadism has skyrocketed since the pandemic and the rise of remote working. Now, countries across the globe are tweaking their immigration policies to accommodate [...]
Delegating Daily Tasks to ChatGPT: How AI Can Help You Get More Done
Over the last year, Artificial Technology (AI) has risen exponentially and has quickly become a source of controversy, with many fearing the speed of its [...]
Updates to Work Immigration Rules Are Coming
Although UK employment increased in the three months to February this year, increasing 0.2% to an estimated 75.8%, the job market is still a big [...]
New Absence Reporting Laws for Skilled Workers Announced
It’s standard practice for an employer to create policies for absences from the workplace. This makes expectations clear for employees if they have time off [...]
The Future of Talent Management: Trends to Watch
HR is rooted in people and culture. As both of these are constantly evolving, HR needs to keep on top of changes in trends and [...]
How to Implement a Four-Day Work Week
Businesses have seen a significant transformation in how they operate in recent years. The pandemic, rising inflation, and scarce, expensive talent have led to half [...]
Key Takeaways from our Fireside Chat: Embracing Gender Equality in the Workplace
In our latest Fireside Chat, Kate Usher, a Menopause Coach and Gender Equity Consultant, and Daniele Fiandaca, Founder of Token Man Consulting, shared their inside [...]
What’s Causing the UK Labour Shortages?
ONS data has revealed that nearly one third of UK businesses are experiencing labour shortages after an increase in economic inactivity post-pandemic. The number of [...]
Changes to Flexible Working Laws 2024
New flexible working laws are making waves in the UK and potentially reshaping the world of employment. Flexi-working is seen as a key tool for [...]
Employees Fear Redundancy After Big Tech Layoffs
The recent spike in lay-offs within the tech industry has massively unsettled UK employees, new research has shown. A survey carried out by CWJobs revealed [...]
Quiet Quitting and How to Combat it
The Great Resignation has been a major buzzword in the UK over the last couple of years. It signifies the trend of workers leaving their [...]
Hybrid Working Model: Best Practices & How to Implement One in Your Company
The hybrid working model has become a popular working approach for employers all over the world. Due to the drastic changes that were put into [...]
IT Recruitment: All You Need to Know about Hiring Tech Candidates
Finding and attracting the best talent for a company is never an easy task and even more challenging for IT recruitment. Recruiters take on the [...]