UK postal workers call off strikes
Postal workers at the UK's Royal Mail on Tuesday accepted a new pay deal to end a costly series of strikes.
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UK's hospitality sector 'anxious' over significant summer staffing shortage
Another contributing factor to the staffing challenge is the tightening of immigration rules and the end of free movement between the UK and the EU.
Reports show 3 in 4 UK women want the government to lift the 'Second Glass Ceiling'
According to a new BSI research titled Lifting the Second Glass Ceiling, women in the UK want the government and business leaders to retain more older women in the workforce.
UK workers forced to retire early due to the COVID-19 pandemic are now living in poverty
Many retirees who relied on income from investments or rental properties saw their revenue streams dwindle during the pandemic.
As the NHS hit the 75-year mark, people call for cybersecurity & long-term policymaking to restore the system
At 75, the NHS is bogged down by some critical issues such as strikes that continue to disrupt the service, and public opinion regarding the privacy issues of using Artificial Intelligence in the NHS.
UK launches global task force to boost careers in aviation and enhance sustainable shipping
Global Aviation Skills Taskforce launched to boost careers in aviation as demand for flights grows post-COVID-19 pandemic, creating a resilient workforce and helping to grow the economy.
Why companies employing workers in India see success
India has a large pool of highly skilled professionals in various domains, including IT, software development, engineering, finance and customer service and companies can create mutually beneficial partnerships by hiring them.
Recent data reveals UK SMEs struggle to hire Gen Z workers
According to recent data by Barclays Bank, UK SMEs are facing difficulties in hiring Generation Z workers, with 66% struggling to attract this age group.
Around 64% of UK hospitality managers will tackle staff shortages by hiring older workers
As per the study that surveyed 1,000 managers from the hospitality industry, businesses in this sector are thinking of hiring older staff, people aged 50 or above to cater to the employee shortage issue.
UK saved 1,800 jobs in the steel industry with a £30mn emergency COVID loan
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Celsa secured a £30 million COVID emergency loan for their facility in Cardiff which saved 1500 pre-existing jobs directly and created 300 jobs indirectly.
UK and New Zealand announces shared visa schemes expansion
The UK and New Zealand have expanded their shared visa schemes, allowing more young Brits and Kiwis to explore, work and forge lasting connections abroad.
Study reveals UK SMEs embrace AI despite regulatory concerns
A study conducted by Gong reveals that UK enterprises are integrating AI technology into their operations despite the absence of a legislative framework.
Parents struggle to keep up with childcare expenses amid the cost-of-living crisis
Parents speak out about the cost of raising a child. Childcare expenses already take up to 60 per cent of a parent's average monthly salary.
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UK announces £270 million lung cancer screening programme that can detect up to 9,000 cases
The UK announces a national targeted lung cancer screening programme to detect cancer earlier, save lives and promote smoking cessation.
The evolution of the office work environment – how to embrace change for a new era
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UK underperforming on treatable health conditions, new report shows
The King's Fund, an independent think tank involved with work relating to the health system, said the UK health system's poor performance on avoidable deaths should be a serious concern for political leaders and policy-makers.
Afghan women living comfortable lives, claims Taliban
Women in Afghanistan cannot even attend schools and colleges, but the Taliban believes that they are living "free and dignified" lives.
Three-quarters of UK businesses are lacking experienced workers
According to a recent report, the majority of businesses lack initiatives to attract older workers back into the workforce, despite government efforts.
Scottish tourism and hospitality sector demonstrates resilience amidst challenges
Scotland's renowned tourism and hospitality industry remains steadfast despite a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Britain strengthens its trade ties with the US by signing a MoU with the state of Utah
Utah will become the latest American state to agree to a trade pact with Britain as collaboration is set to commence in areas including fin-tech and aerospace.
Survey uncovers concerns about staff retention in current economic environment
According to the 2023 SME Business Survey by HR Solutions, one in two SMEs is concerned about staff retention in the current economic climate.
Survey reveals UK managers express concerns over AI security and job losses
A recent survey conducted by CMI reveals that UK managers are increasingly worried about the security risks and potential job losses associated with AI.
Twitter employees sue the social media company over unpaid bonuses
Twitter's owner Elon Musk has been reportedly implementing all sorts of reduction policies and has refused to pay the company's upcoming Google Cloud bill.
What leaders can learn from Google's return-to-office mandate
Google has announced a crack-down on hybrid work policies, imposing a mandatory 3-days-per-week which will be factored into employee performance.
Cost of living crisis drops UK workers' retirement figures to 1 million
A recent report describes this phenomenon of people postponing their retirement plans as "the great un-retirement", given the number of people out of the labour market has reduced compared to last year.
Survey reveals British workforce is still facing the effect of the cost of living crisis
A new survey from PwC has shone a light on the current workforce in Britain and worldwide regarding key matters such as job satisfaction and AI.
Generative AI is 'the next productivity frontier', report says
Generative AI is poised to unleash the next wave of productivity, according to a new report stating that it could add the equivalent of $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually across 63 use cases.
A reported 41 companies commit to assisting over 250,000 Ukrainian refugees with jobs
The next three years will see leading businesses provide hiring, connections and training across Europe to Ukrainian refugees.