1. Written by Factorial:
HR in Schools and How Software Can Help
In 2023, the state-funded education sector in England employed nearly a million teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff. That’s a large number of people to recruit, onboard, pay, develop professionally, and support in their personal lives. While smaller schools with fewer employees may spend less time on human resources (HR) matters, the work involved in providing HR services for their employees can be substantial for larger educational establishments such as multi-academy trusts.
Looking after the HR aspects of a school can be the role of a school business manager, the head teacher alongside support staff, or even a dedicated HR role, usually working closely with the local authority. Whoever it is, fulfilling all the different functions takes time. HR software that automates some of the administration can allow more focus on the strategic aspects of the HR function in schools.
Factorial explore HR’s role in schools and some of its challenges.
2. Written by Paiyroll:
AI in Payroll: Will I Lose My Job to a Robot?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in payroll may sound a bit scary. If you’ve been in the payroll industry for a while, you might wonder whether AI will one day take over your job. Will robots make payroll professionals obsolete? The short answer is no. Instead, AI is here to make your life easier, not harder, and there’s far more to gain than to lose from embracing it.
Paiyroll explore how by automating these repetitive processes, payroll professionals are freed up to focus on tasks that add more value, such as ensuring compliance with new regulations, collaborating with HR, and offering strategic insights to management.
3. Written by Personio:
Why Is Everyone Talking About… ‘The Great Detachment’
Do your employees seem detached? Experts have warned that we are headed into ‘the Great Detachment’ i.e. an increase in ‘productivity theatre’ and ‘performative busyness’, according to Business Insider. This is happening against a landscape of increasing employee disengagement around the world, resulting in more than $8 trillion (£6.2 trillion), according to Gallup. The biggest drop in engagement is in the millennial and Gen Z cohort, with millennials dropping from 39% to 32%, while Gen Z employees have dropped from 40% to 35%. But before we rush to accuse these generations of laziness, we should consider how disengagement can come more from poor work-life balance or lack of transparency, amongst other factors.
Personio explore what can HR leaders do to combat the ‘Great Detachment’ in their organisation.
4. Written by Nextrasoft:
The Remarkable Features of Time And Attendance Software
Automating and enhancing time keeping accuracy reduces manual errors and saves valuable time for both employees and administrators.
Nextrasoft explore why Time and Attendance Software is a powerful tool designed to help organizations effectively manage and track the working hours of their employees.
5. Written by SupportRoom:
Embracing Digital Wellness: The Role of Technology in Self-Care
In the digital age, technology plays a pivotal role in shaping our self-care practices. From fitness trackers and meditation apps to online therapy, digital tools have made self-care more accessible and diverse than ever before.
SupportRoom explore both the benefits and challenges of leveraging technology for personal well-being.
