Employee engagement

With start-ups popping up everywhere, new working methods and a war for talent, the need to stand out with an inspiring corporate culture has grown. Ashvin Pudaruth, Managing Director of SD Worx Mauritius, boils it down to a simple choice: ‘Either you make culture, including values and leadership, a strategic priority or you don’t; there is no middle way.’

Globally, millions of employees are leaving their jobs in historically high numbers. This phenomenon has been dubbed "The Great Resignation." An autumn 2021 study found that nearly one in four UK employees planned on switching jobs in the next few months. And the trends have only continued through this spring.

Remuneration absolutely tops the list of reasons to stay (or start) with an employer. But talking about remuneration is still taboo. With these 5 tips you can get beyond that.

Use employee personas to design tailored employee experiences (EX) for your hybrid workforce. This is why, what and how to get started.

(Re)connecting with people runs like a thread through the top 10 HR challenges for the future. We’ve asked 10 renowned SD Worx experts to each analyse a specific challenge and how to turn them into opportunities. Download our free e-book to be ready for 2022.

The main HR challenges for 2022 are all about valuing people. This is how you can make a meaningful impact on employees and restore their zest for work.

A recent employer survey by SD Worx, in which nearly 1,400 European companies shared their future intentions regarding HR, leaves no room for misunderstanding: internal mobility is top of mind. Companies are increasingly looking inwards for talent.

COVID-19 has a great impact on employees, with mass homeworking as one of the most remarkable outcomes. Many companies are pulling out all the stops to establish viable homeworking policies, implement digital tools and create a renewed organisational culture.

Managing an international workforce involves various specialist tasks, such as declaring taxes to foreign administrations, monitoring complex labour laws and elaborating attractive reward systems. That’s why most companies outcource these error-prone tasks. Both local and global HR providers can make a big difference, but remember to make well-considered choices. If you’re looking to truly bridge literal and figurative language gaps, a global partner with vast local expertise is your go-to option. Here’s why.

Ramadan is from 24 April to 23 May 2020. Muslims all over the world fast for a month and there is no eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset. How do you, as an employer, take this into account in the workplace?

From being healthier to digital detoxes, many of us adopt resolutions at the start of the new year. However, it’s not only personal resolutions that should be set in January each year - professional goals should not be overlooked either. Employees might focus on their work/life balance or wellbeing, or might embark on various training sessions to improve their skills.