How to give effective feedback and improve performance (without destroying morale)
Here’s something most managers discover the hard way: a feedback approach that works brilliantly with one person can completely backfire with...
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Beyond the Bradford Factor: smarter absence scoring systems using analytics
The Bradford Factor has long been the go-to absence scoring system for measuring unplanned employee absences. But when HR teams rely too heavily on...
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Burnout radar: how HR data analytics can spot trouble before it spreads
Our modern, always-on world of work is a recipe for burnout. And employee burnout isn’t ‘just’ a personal issue: it’s a business risk. Exhausted,...
Payroll trends 2026: predictions, challenges and solutions
What will 2026 have in store for the world of payroll? A lot can happen in 12 months, but Ciphr’s own experts, as well as payroll professionals...
HR trends 2026: what can you expect?
Curious about what 2026 holds for HR? While a year can bring significant change, Ciphr’s experts and HR professionals from around the UK have shared...
The manager’s dilemma: how to lead your team when you’re already overwhelmed
It’s 7pm. You’re still at your desk, halfway through the work you were supposed to finish this afternoon. Your inbox has 87 unread messages. Three...
The benefits of employee retention: why investing in your people beats recruiting new ones
Every HR leader knows that staff turnover is expensive. But when you actually calculate the numbers, the true cost is staggering. Replacing a single...
L&D trends 2026: challenges and trends to watch out for
As organisations look ahead to an increasingly complex and fast-moving future, understanding the L&D trends for 2026 will be critical for HR and...
Why your managers are struggling (and how to fix it without breaking the budget)
Most organisations promote their best individual contributors into management and then leave them to figure it out alone.