At a recent CIPD Conference and Exhibition, Vista’s Head of Learning, Vicky Roberts, shared some insights published by our sister company, esphr, into how managers and HR feel about how employee relations (ER) issues are managed in their organisations.

Second jobs or ‘side hustles’ have exploded in popularity in recent years. From podcasting to selling handmade products, these ventures are providing a considerable boost to people’s annual income. And…

Pre-Covid, the idea of working from anywhere in the world seemed like a pipe dream. But in recent years, the growing prevalence of remote work has made it a real…

Christmas is a time for celebration, appreciation and fun, but it can also be a real headache from a HR perspective. In this blog we cover some of the potential…

Office parties and work-related events are a perfect opportunity for socialising, strengthening team connections, and letting off steam. But often these gatherings come with a common ingredient that can either…

Love it or hate it, Secret Santa is something many workplaces participate in in the lead up to Christmas, as an opportunity for team bonding and a little light-hearted relief.…

Winter has arrived, and we will be digging out coats, scarves and gloves from the deepest depths of our wardrobes. Colds will start spreading around the office, bad weather will…

Recently, we have seen an increase in challenges around employee’s understanding of standards of behaviour and where they apply. So, we spent some time taking a deeper dive…

Picture this: It’s been a year since Sarah’s last performance review. Sarah sits in her manager’s office, unsure of what to expect. Her manager, swamped with other tasks, skims through…

Practical steps for HR professionals based on EHRC guidance Despite sexual harassment being unlawful for almost four decades, the #MeToo campaign and subsequent research highlighted that it remains a pervasive…