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# Five Rivers Consulting

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## Posts
- [Study indicates companies unsure about managing SSP changes](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/study-indicates-companies-unsure-about-managing-ssp-changes/): The latest study shows the main issue companies have with the changes to statutory sick pay is managing them, rather than the underlying principles.
- [Career development support crucial to retaining younger employees](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/career-development-support-crucial-to-retaining-younger-employees/): A new survey of younger employees has found the majority of them would be more likely to remain with their companies if offered high-quality support to progress their careers.
- [Boss of law firm praised for approach to sexual harassment issue](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/boss-of-law-firm-praised-for-approach-to-sexual-harassment-issue/): A senior partner at a UK legal firm has been praised by those within the HR sector, after he took a proactive approach to addressing claims of sexual harassment.
- [HR policies every small business needs](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/hr-policies-every-small-business-needs/): Small businesses need the right HR policies in place. It’s not just a box-ticking exercise.
- [Do you need to pay staff for their lunch break?](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/do-you-need-to-pay-staff-for-their-lunch-break/): Employment legislation in the UK gives workers a legal entitlement to a lunch break every day. If someone is working a shift that lasts for longer than six hours, they have the right to a minimum break period of 20 minutes in the middle of the day.
- [Do employees have the right to a lunch break?](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/do-employees-have-the-right-to-a-lunch-break/): Employment law can be a minefield for organisations, which is one of the reasons why HR is so important now.
- [More SMEs choosing to hire HR professionals](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/more-smes-choosing-to-hire-hr-professionals/): The number of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that are choosing to hire qualified HR professionals is on the rise, according to the latest figures.
- [Major companies punished for minimum wage failures](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/major-companies-punished-for-minimum-wage-failures/): Hundreds of companies in the UK are facing punishments after they were caught failing to meet the national minimum wage, including several major brands.
- [Employees missing out on benefits due to lack of understanding](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/employees-missing-out-on-benefits-due-to-lack-of-understanding/): A new report has indicated that many employees in the UK are missing out on workplace benefits they are entitled to, because they lack clarity on the issue.
- [Workers call for improved management neurodiversity training](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/workers-call-for-improved-management-neurodiversity-training/): A significant percentage of workers in the UK believe the companies they work for do not provide effective neurodiversity management training.
- [Research highlights ongoing problem of sexism in the workplace](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/research-highlights-ongoing-problem-of-sexism-in-the-workplace/): A new survey that has been published highlights the fact that sexism in the workplace is an ongoing problem, despite cultural and policy changes.
- [Survey shows workplace culture crucial to jobseekers](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/survey-shows-workplace-culture-crucial-to-jobseekers/): A survey of jobseekers in the UK has found that a workplace culture that is inclusive and respectful is something they consider particularly crucial.
- [New guidance on gender equality announced by government](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/new-guidance-on-gender-equality-announced-by-government/): New guidance on the subject of gender equality has been published by the government, which it hopes will improve the workplace experience for women.
- [Three tips for effective onboarding](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/three-tips-for-effective-onboarding/): Onboarding a new employee is where you prepare them for their role and integrate them into the culture of your organisation. Getting it right can mean the difference between a long-term appointment and a quick turnaround. Here are some tips for acing the onboarding process.
- [Employers and workers both cite SSP changes as most important](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/employers-and-workers-both-cite-ssp-changes-as-most-important/): The latest polling of business owners and workers in the UK shows that they both consider statutory sick pay (SSP) changes to be the most significant part of the Employment Rights Act.
- [Seven ways to change a toxic work environment](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/seven-ways-to-change-a-toxic-work-environment/): A toxic work environment means trouble for any organisation. It will make attracting and retaining the very best talent impossible and will lead to widespread disengagement and burnout among employees.
- [Do lunch breaks improve productivity?](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/do-lunch-breaks-improve-productivity/): Productivity is a key concern for every organisation. Enormous amounts of time and energy are expended on devising ways to make employees more productive.
- [How to handle difficult conversations with employees](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/how-to-handle-difficult-conversations-with-employees/): Approaching an employee about a sensitive subject is one of the less pleasant tasks that a manager will face. Sooner or later however, it is one that every manager will have to deal with.
- [Six signs of a toxic workplace](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/six-signs-of-a-toxic-workplace/): Your workplace culture should never be an afterthought; it will have repercussions that affect your organisation’s bottom line. So how can you tell whether you have a toxic workplace or not? Well, there are red flags to look for.
- [Benefits of having lunch away from your desk](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/benefits-of-having-lunch-away-from-your-desk/): Workplace culture in the UK has a problem with ‘presenteeism’. This is the idea that people should be at their desks all the time to maximise productivity.
- [Survey finds majority of bullied employees remain silent](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/survey-finds-majority-of-bullied-employees-remain-silent/): A new survey of employees in the UK has found that the majority of those who endure harassment and bullying opt to remain silent about it.
- [Mid-life workers believe their age is a barrier](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/mid-life-workers-believe-their-age-is-a-barrier/): Just over half of the workers in the UK think that age is a barrier when it comes to applying for jobs, with mid-life workers being strongest in that belief.
- [Government pushes back date for fire and rehire changes](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/government-pushes-back-date-for-fire-and-rehire-changes/): The government has released a revised timeline for the Employment Rights Act, which sees the implementation of some parts pushed back to next year.
- [Employment Rights Bill brings changes to agency workers and zero-hours contracts](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/employment-rights-bill-brings-changes-to-agency-workers-and-zero-hours-contracts/): Some of the most important changes within the Employment Rights Bill are those affecting agency and zero-hours work. Small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular depend heavily on them, so must use the time between now and 2027 to prepare.
- [Employees missing holiday time due to work pressures](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/employees-missing-holiday-time-due-to-work-pressures/): Research has found that one fifth of employees in the UK are missing out on part of their holiday entitlement so that they can keep up with their workload.
- [HR leaders respond to Farage claims about home working](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/hr-leaders-respond-to-farage-claims-about-home-working/): A number of HR leaders have responded to the comments made by Nigel Farage recently, as the politician said that working from home reduced productivity.
- [UK workers now consider wellbeing to be biggest concern](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/uk-workers-now-consider-wellbeing-to-be-biggest-concern/): The latest survey of workers in the UK has discovered that physical and mental health is now their biggest concern, replacing worries about money.
- [How HR can improve your staff retention this year](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/how-hr-can-improve-your-staff-retention-this-year/): The jobs market has contracted in recent times and some of the upcoming Employment Rights Act changes will further increase hiring risk for companies. That makes hanging on to your existing talent more important than ever. Here are some ways HR can accomplish this goal.
- [ASDA employees receive wrong payments following payroll error](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/asda-employees-receive-wrong-payments-following-payroll-error/): Thousands of people who work for the retail giant ASDA received less sick and holiday pay than they were due, thanks to a glitch within the company’s payroll system.
- [HR teams warned not to underestimate Employment Rights Act changes](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/hr-teams-warned-not-to-underestimate-employment-rights-act-changes/): The latest survey to be published indicates that HR teams may be underestimating the scale of the change that the Employment Rights Act will bring.
- [BBC issues apology to former employee over homophobic slurs](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/bbc-issues-apology-to-former-employee-over-homophobic-slurs/): The BBC has issued an apology to one of its former presenters, following a review that revealed he had been repeatedly subjected to homophobic slurs.
- [HR problems highlighted at hospitals](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/hr-problems-highlighted-at-hospitals/): Problems with the HR systems at a number of hospitals across Ireland have been highlighted, with staff reported to have been caused serious emotional and financial distress.
- [Do small businesses need human resources (HR)?](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/do-small-businesses-need-human-resources-hr/): Running a small business is not easy thing, as there are always a hundred and one different problems to think about. You have to secure the right people for each position and promote your company, while make sure there is enough cash flow to stay afloat. At the same time as worrying about all that, you also have to grow your business so that it becomes more sustainable and profitable.
- [Ways to improve culture in the workplace](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/ways-to-improve-culture-in-the-workplace/): When we talk about workplace culture, what it means is the everyday experience of those working in an organisation. Culture is the shared values and the behavioural norms within that organisation. It does a lot to determine how happy and productive your employees are – so the healthier your culture, the more successful your company will be.
- [Menopause leading a quarter of female employees to consider resigning](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/menopause-leading-a-quarter-of-female-employees-to-consider-resigning/): Over one quarter of female employees have thought about resigning from their jobs due to symptoms of the menopause, a new survey has revealed.
- [Tips for dealing with short-term absences](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/tips-for-dealing-with-short-term-absences/): This is a time of year when short-term absences tend to increase, due to common winter illnesses like flu.
- [Organisations urged to prepare for parental leave changes](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/organisations-urged-to-prepare-for-parental-leave-changes/): Organisations are being urged to prepare for the upcoming changes to parental leave, with workers set to gain the right to claim it from day one starting in the spring.
- [UK workers think ethnicity pay gap reports should be mandatory](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/uk-workers-think-ethnicity-pay-gap-reports-should-be-mandatory/): The latest survey has found that over half of the workers in the UK think reporting on pay gaps by ethnicity should be mandatory.
- [Hiring managers struggling to find the right people](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/hiring-managers-struggling-to-find-the-right-people/): The latest research has found the majority of hiring managers are struggling to find the right people to fill job vacancies, with some turning to AI.
- [Survey shows work costing employees sleep](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/survey-shows-work-costing-employees-sleep/): A new survey has discovered that sleeplessness is a real problem for employees in the UK, with work often being at the heart of the issue.
- [Three reasons you might be struggling to retain your staff](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/three-reasons-you-might-be-struggling-to-retain-your-staff/): There are two kinds of turnover: revenues and staff. You want the former to be high and the latter low, because a high turnover of staff is a sign that something is going wrong. It will cost you in productivity as well as the expense of recruitment and training. Here are three common reasons for high staff turnover.
- [Employment Rights Bill becomes law in UK](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/employment-rights-bill-becomes-law-in-uk/): The government’s flagship Employment Rights Bill is now officially law in the UK, and it is going to mean big changes for companies of all sizes.
- [Police officer fired over discrimination case](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/police-officer-fired-over-discrimination-case/): A sergeant in the Metropolitan Police has been sacked in the wake of a misconduct hearing, after he used language towards colleagues that was deemed to be discriminatory.
- [Figures show scale of open employment tribunal backlog](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/figures-show-scale-of-open-employment-tribunal-backlog/): New figures have been released that show the scale of the backlog when it comes to open employment tribunal claims, with more than half a million awaiting resolution.
- [HSBC announces ban on festive sweaters](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/hsbc-announces-ban-on-festive-sweaters/): HSBC has revealed that it has banned its employees from wearing sweaters with a festive theme, on the grounds that it could be considered unprofessional.
- [Three ways to make recruitment more efficient](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/three-ways-to-make-recruitment-more-efficient/): Delays in recruitment are bad for an organisation. They leave it short of essential talent while also leading to a build-up of work.
- [What’s the difference between HR and employee relations?](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/whats-the-difference-between-hr-and-employee-relations/): As there is a certain degree of overlap between them, people often assume employee relations is just another word for HR. That is not the case though – they are separate services that fulfil different functions. It is important to understand exactly what both of them involve and the key variations, so you can choose the right service for the needs of your organisation.
- [Research finds greater support needed for disabled employees](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/research-finds-greater-support-needed-for-disabled-employees/): New research indicates it is more difficult for disabled people in the UK to stay in employment, with close to half of them stating that this is the case.
- [Report highlights worker health concerns](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/report-highlights-worker-health-concerns/): A new report has highlighted the degree to which older workers are concerned about ill-health, with this being cited as the biggest threat to their careers.
- [Top HR professionals remain in high demand](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/top-hr-professionals-remain-in-high-demand/): Demand among companies in the UK for top HR professionals remains very strong, and this is helping to ensure that salaries for those professionals stay healthy.
- [Government announces unfair dismissal rights climb-down](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/government-announces-unfair-dismissal-rights-climb-down/): The government has announced that it is pulling back from one of the key parts of the Employment Rights Bill, in the shape of day one entitlement to unfair dismissal rights.
- [How can HR support workers who have ADHD?](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/how-can-hr-support-workers-who-have-adhd/): ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and symptoms can include difficulties with work prioritisation, managing time and focus. If one of your workers suffers from the condition, the Equality Act obliges you to support them. So how can HR help?
- [In-house vs. Outsourced HR](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/in-house-vs-outsourced-hr/): The two available HR options for organisations are to have their own in-house HR team or to outsource it to an external provider. Each of those choices has its pros and cons and we will look at them in this blog, to help you decide which is right for your organisation.
- [Money problems now affecting three quarters of workers](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/money-problems-now-affecting-three-quarters-of-workers/): The latest survey has found that almost three quarters of workers in the UK are worried about money, which represents an increase on the figure from 2021.
- [Benefits of outsourcing HR](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/benefits-of-outsourcing-hr/): When it comes to human resources (HR), an organisation can either have its own internal department or outsource. The latter is becoming an increasingly popular choice, because it provides a number of benefits.
- [Video forces senior staff resignations at finance firm](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/video-forces-senior-staff-resignations-at-finance-firm/): Two senior members of staff at an insurance company have been forced to resign, following the leak of a video meeting in which they were compromised.
- [How HR can help to grow a business](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/how-hr-can-help-to-grow-a-business/): When the subject of HR is brought up, it is usually in terms of protecting companies. That is certainly part of its job, but it can also help a company to grow. Here are some of the ways in which HR services in Buckinghamshire will assist in building a business.
- [HR teams urged to tackle age discrimination](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/hr-teams-urged-to-tackle-age-discrimination/): A new report is urging HR teams to take steps that will tackle age discrimination in the workplace, arguing that the current situation is not sustainable.
- [Poll shows companies worried about changes to Statutory Sick Pay](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/poll-shows-companies-worried-about-changes-to-statutory-sick-pay/): A new poll of UK business owners shows that the majority of them are worried about the forthcoming changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), but that many are still failing to prepare.
- [Changes coming for early conciliation period](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/changes-coming-for-early-conciliation-period/): Companies are facing a major change when it comes to dispute resolution from the start of next month, as the early Acas conciliation period is set to double.
- [More than half of professionals think their organisation has ‘culture rot’](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/more-than-half-of-professionals-think-their-organisation-has-culture-rot/): The latest piece of research has found that over half of all professionals in the UK believe that their organisation suffers from ‘culture rot’, which means the decaying of its culture and values.
- [Neurodiversity tribunal case numbers on the rise](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/neurodiversity-tribunal-case-numbers-on-the-rise/): There has been a big rise in the number of cases involving neurodiversity that have gone to employment tribunals during the last 12 months, according to the latest study to be published.
- [UK workers spending too much time on shadow admin](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/uk-workers-spending-too-much-time-on-shadow-admin/): A new piece of research has found that workers in the UK are spending too much time on shadow admin tasks, which is affecting their morale levels.
- [How to manage complex grievances](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/how-to-manage-complex-grievances/): A problem that is on the rise in the business world is that of complex grievances. This blog will explain more about these issues and how you can prevent them from derailing your company.
- [Employment Rights Bill hits stumbling blocks](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/employment-rights-bill-hits-stumbling-blocks/): The flagship Employment Rights Bill has hit several stumbling blocks in the House of Lords, leaving companies and HR departments in an ongoing state of limbo.
- [Research shows older women main pay gap victims](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/research-shows-older-women-main-pay-gap-victims/): Research has shown that the primary victims of the gender pay gap are older women, at a time when the gap as a whole is closing.
- [How to deal with racism in the workplace](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/how-to-deal-with-racism-in-the-workplace/): Reflecting wider society, racism unfortunately remains one of the most serious challenges for high-performing organisations. Not only does it cause personal harm, but it weakens an organisation's culture, and is a barrier to growing a company that is inclusive.
- [Majority of employers expecting workforce turbulence](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/majority-of-employers-expecting-workforce-turbulence/): The majority of employers in the UK think that employee relations are heading into a more turbulent period, according to the latest study to be published.
- [How to prepare your business for the Mental Health Bill 2025](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/how-to-prepare-your-business-for-the-mental-health-bill-2025/): The legislation concerning mental health in the workplace looks set to change very soon. The Mental Health Bill 2025 is on the brink of becoming law, and it will mean new obligations for UK firms. So how can you prepare your company for the changes?
- [UK business leaders unconvinced by DEI strategies](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/uk-business-leaders-unconvinced-by-dei-strategies/): A new survey of UK business leaders has found that just one quarter of them are convinced by the DEI strategies of their companies, with the majority regarding them as surface level.
- [Almost 50% of workers eating lunch at their desks](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/almost-50-of-workers-eating-lunch-at-their-desks/): Almost half of all workers in the UK regularly find themselves eating lunch at their desks, according to a new survey that has just been published.
- [Research shows CHROs confident about their influence](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/research-shows-chros-confident-about-their-influence/): A new survey of chief HR officers (CHROs) has found that the overwhelming majority of them feel that they have never been more influential than they are now.
- [Many UK workers view wellbeing as central to loyalty](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/many-uk-workers-view-wellbeing-as-central-to-loyalty/): A new piece of research has found that a significant number of workers in the UK would show greater loyalty to an employer who prioritised their wellbeing, suggesting this is key to staff retention.
- [Employers claim hiring process too lengthy](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/employers-claim-hiring-process-too-lengthy/): Employers in the UK are finding the process of recruiting top quality employees to be too lengthy and difficult, according to the results of a new survey that has just been released.
- [Survey indicates rise in workplace conflicts](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/survey-indicates-rise-in-workplace-conflicts/): The latest survey of UK workers has found that almost half of them believe that there has been an increase in conflicts in the workplace, leading to discussion about how HR should approach the issue.
- [What the potential end of NDAs may mean for the HR industry](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/what-the-potential-end-of-ndas-may-mean-for-the-hr-industry/): One of the biggest changes that the Employment Rights Bill could bring concerns non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
- [New parents leaving jobs due to lack of support](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/new-parents-leaving-jobs-due-to-lack-of-support/): The latest piece of research has found that the overwhelming majority of new parents feel that they were not given the workplace support needed, with some leaving their jobs as a result.
- [Meet the Founder: Jivan Dempsey](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/meet-the-founder-jivan-dempsey/): Helping Growing Businesses Scale with Smart, Affordable HR Solutions
- [Research shows HR pros taking on too much work](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/research-shows-hr-pros-taking-on-too-much-work/): The latest survey of HR professionals in the UK has found that close to half of them continue to work past the point of exhaustion, which has raised concerns about the possibility of burnout.
- [How should HR respond to the zero hours contract changes?](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/how-should-hr-respond-to-the-zero-hours-contract-changes/): Businesses across the UK will be facing a number of changes when the Employment Rights Bill becomes law.
- [Workers with ‘priority skills’ to be most in demand](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/workers-with-priority-skills-to-be-most-in-demand/): Those workers who have the skills needed for priority occupations will be the ones most in demand in the future, according to a new piece of research that has been published.
- [Research shows productivity slumps during summer months](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/research-shows-productivity-slumps-during-summer-months/): A new piece of research that has just been released indicates that employee productivity levels slump in the summer, which presents a challenge for businesses in the UK.
- [Majority of employees in favour of pay gap reporting](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/majority-of-employees-in-favour-of-pay-gap-reporting/): The majority of employees in the UK think that ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting is a good for employees, according to the latest research study to be published.
- [Research finds employers falling short on domestic abuse](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/research-finds-employers-falling-short-on-domestic-abuse/): The latest study indicates that UK employers are falling short on supporting employees who are victims of domestic abuse, with almost two thirds having no policies or support structures in place.
- [What does the Employment Rights Bill mean for fire and rehire?](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/what-does-the-employment-rights-bill-mean-for-fire-and-rehire/): One of the most controversial practices within the business world is that known as fire and rehire.
- [From the Athletics Track to the Boardroom: How to Navigate a Successful Career Change](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/from-the-athletics-track-to-the-boardroom-how-to-navigate-a-successful-career-change/): Thinking about making a career switch — but finding it hard to step away from what you know? You are not alone. On the latest episode of the HR Hacks and Halos podcast, Jivan Dempsey speaks with former professional athlete and now, senior client success manager in tech sales, Melissa Owusu-Ansah.
- [UK employees not accessing health benefits](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/uk-employees-not-accessing-health-benefits/): The latest research shows that one third of employees in the UK are not currently accessing health benefits that they are entitled to, which raises questions about how they are being administered.
- [Research finds older employees fear career stagnation](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/research-finds-older-employees-fear-career-stagnation/): The latest research has found that older employees feel that they have fewer opportunities for progressing their careers, which suggests that focused training programmes are something HR should look at.
- [Employee wins tribunal case over ADHD](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/employee-wins-tribunal-case-over-adhd/): A woman has secured a partial victory over the company she used to work for in a case that revolved around her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), providing a useful lesson for HR.
- [What the miscarriage leave changes mean for HR](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/what-the-miscarriage-leave-changes-mean-for-hr/): The Employment Rights Bill is going to mean a lot of changes, but one area that has been overlooked concerns miscarriage leave.
- [Carter row sparks workplace racism discussion](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/carter-row-sparks-workplace-racism-discussion/): The FA has spoken out in condemnation of the abuse suffered by the England player Jess Carter, sparking a fresh conversation about the subject of racism in the workplace.
- [Study indicates reforms to sick pay will benefit economy](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/study-indicates-reforms-to-sick-pay-will-benefit-economy/): A new study indicates that the sick pay reforms the government will be introducing are set to benefit the UK economy, bringing real advantages for businesses as well as employees.
- [New report indicates flexible working no longer a major issue](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/new-report-indicates-flexible-working-no-longer-a-major-issue/): A new report indicates that the importance of flexible working to employee retention has fallen during the past year, with a number of factors being cited as reasons for that.
- [Salary secrecy costing companies new talent](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/salary-secrecy-costing-companies-new-talent/): The reluctance of many companies in the UK to provide salary information as part of job listings is costing them the ability to attract talent, according to the latest study to be released.
- [Report finds women not reporting workplace assaults](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/report-finds-women-not-reporting-workplace-assaults/): A new report has found that the overwhelming majority of women are keeping quiet about sexual assaults in the workplace, suggesting that there is a major cultural issue that needs to be tackled.
- [Research shows workplace trend for ‘rage quitting’](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/research-shows-workplace-trend-for-rage-quitting/): The latest research study to be published indicates that there is a rising trend among UK employees for ‘rage quitting’; with one out of every seven stating that they have done this.
- [Three corporate values that can be transformative](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/three-corporate-values-that-can-be-transformative/): The values of your business should be more than simply words – they should be principles that are applied at every level.
- [Employment Rights Bill roadmap launched by Government](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/employment-rights-bill-roadmap-launched-by-government/): A roadmap that deals with the new Employment Rights Bill has been launched by the Government, and it lays out how and when the changes proposed by the bill would be implemented.
- [Research shows younger workers most uncompromising on DEI](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/research-shows-younger-workers-most-uncompromising-on-dei/): The latest research to be released has found that younger workers are particularly uncompromising when it comes to DEI policies, with three out of every five stating that they are a make-or-break issue.
- [Majority of companies encountering discrepancies during candidate screening](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/majority-of-companies-encountering-discrepancies-during-candidate-screening/): The overwhelming majority of companies around the world are coming across discrepancies when screening candidates before hiring them, according to a new report that has just been released.

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## Case Studies
- [Stabilising a high-growth business with scalable HR infrastructure](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/case-study/stabilising-a-high-growth-business-with-scalable-hr-infrastructure/): This client is a fintech business in the middle of a period of rapid scale-up. Revenue was up, the demand for its services was strong and it had a growing client base and increasing brand awareness.  However, the business was growing faster than it’s foundations. It still reflected a start-up from when they were a team of fewer than 20 employees rather than operating as a growing organisation of 48 employees with complex people demands.
- [Helping events management and hospitality with new manager training & development](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/case-study/helping-events-management-and-hospitality-with-new-manager-training-development/): Our events management client, who at the time had a small number of retained clients managing events across the UK facilitating conferences, meetings, sales and coordinating all the logistics that go with it. They were looking to expand their business into Europe and needed some of their employees to step up into managerial roles and lead teams to run their own events.
- [Supporting a charity to meet its health and safety obligations](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/case-study/supporting-a-charity-to-meet-its-health-and-safety-obligations/): The client is a medium sized charity supporting children and young people living with cancer and providing their parents with emotional and financial support during difficult times of hospital stays and end of life care.
- [Working alongside a lettings agency to help it grow and meet new customer demands](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/case-study/working-alongside-a-lettings-agency-to-help-it-grow-and-meet-new-customer-demands/): The client is a medium sized letting agency managing property portfolios for its landlord clients and tenants looking after their properties and tenant needs.
- [Major realignment needed after two reinsurance firms merge](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/case-study/major-realignment-needed-after-two-reinsurance-firms-merge/): Having previously supported clients, including reinsurance firms, with large-scale organisational change, we know how the benefits of a merger can be hampered by internal inefficiencies. Our priority was to drive change as quickly as possible by finding synergies across their processes, and systems that could easily access and extract their data.
- [Service delivery complaints uncover a global HR problem](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/case-study/service-delivery-complaints-uncover-a-global-hr-problem/): Having successfully worked together in the past, our client asked us to join them helping to optimise communication and operational synergies. With the end client being involved in creating breakthrough solutions in human health to improve patient outcomes globally, we felt a heavy responsibility to deliver on this project and safeguard their vital work.
- [Global IT company brings together three cultures in major acquisition](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/case-study/global-it-company-brings-together-three-cultures-in-major-acquisition/): The acquisition had been difficult but, months on, the senior team didn't understand why the merged organisation still struggled to come together and hostility persisted. Inherited hierarchies and statuses were generating unhelpful cultural behaviours that were slow and a hindrance to progress.
- [Developing the leaders of the future at a global automotive firm](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/case-study/developing-the-leaders-of-the-future-at-a-global-automotive-firm/): To get there, they needed their leaders at all levels to contribute towards creating the right sort of environment. The best environment would be one that nurtured talented people to reach their potential, made staff feel valued, and encouraged contribution from all levels. It would support the development of exciting new products.
- [New operating model puts focus on back-office adding value](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/case-study/new-operating-model-puts-focus-on-back-office-adding-value/): The organisation, which aims to improve health care and patient outcomes, asked us to develop a business case and define a target operating model. This would be based on outsourcing transactional activity, while retaining strategic, value-adding activities.
- [Team performance prioritised as shared services are privatise](https://fiverivers-consulting.com/case-study/team-performance-prioritised-as-shared-services-are-privatise/): Its objective was to help the public sector organisation – which collects £4 billion in revenue each year as part of its work – to introduce new ways of working and greater efficiencies, to reduce costs for taxpayers.