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New research has revealed concerns over the treatment of staff in the world of hybrid work. Our recent Mind the Gap report found that only half (52%) of employers are confident that office-based and home-based employees will be treated evenly and fairly in the next 12 months, with development and progression opportunities causing the greatest concern.
During our recent webinar, our experts explored these findings further, discussed the impact of hybrid working on the employer-employee relationship, and explained how organisations can reduce risk by ensuring fair opportunities for all. Below you can find some related resources to help you tackle the topics discussed.
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During this comprehensive one-hour webinar, Associate Solicitor Suzanne Wrench and HR Business Partner Hannah Copeland will walk you through:
- The employer-employee relationship
- Is it under stress as a result of a hybrid working environment, and what can be done to resolve the situation?
- How to role model as a manager – listening and communicating effectively
- What does it mean to be a ‘fair’ employer? Practical hints and tips.
- Opportunities for training, progression and promotion
- How can you ensure everyone has fair access to opportunities at work?
- What are the risks of failing to do so?
- Recognising and developing talent when employees are ‘out of sight and out of mind’.
- Pay and reward
- Does a hybrid working environment lend itself to redefining pay and rewards?
- If so, how? And what are the downsides to doing so?
- Measuring performance in a hybrid working environment and making effective pay decisions.
Resources from the webinar
Our ‘Mind the Gap’ research has been conducted amongst thousands of employers and employees nationwide. It evidences the current divide between these two groups across a whole host of employment and HR matters.
Our 5-step guidance note concisely explains how to deal with a flexible/ hybrid working request and employees’ legal rights.
Key findings from this report:
Just 52% of employers and 40% of employees are confident that office-based and home-based employees will be treated evenly and fairly in the next 12 months.
Only 44% of business decision makers are confident that office-based and home-based employees will have equal progression and promotion prospects. Employees are even less assured at 37%.
Meanwhile 54% of employers are confident pay and reward will be fair and even; however, only 40% of employees share this optimism.
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