UK companies are turning to contract workers
As the UK grapples with economic instability and a widening skill gap across various sectors, companies are taking a closer look at their hiring strategies and favouring the employment of temporary staff.
Women in the workforce need to show more evidence of skills than men
Research by Mannheim Business School found that observable signals of professional and educational qualifications are more important of women's career advancement than mens.
Is Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 possible?
The Financial Sector Conference 2023, hosting 3,000 visitors and 60 plus speakers, focused heavily on Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, with talks of SVB's collapse and women inclusion in the workforce highly present.
Go woke, go broke: Is Disney facing losses due to its woke culture?
Disney was still reeling under the aftereffects of COVID-19 when it got involved in a controversy over the passage of the "Parental Rights in Education Bill"
Is a four-day workweek the answer to a more efficient and healthier work environment?
In a recent survey released by Hays, many employers have stated that they are open to a shorter working week to improve flexibility and their employees' efficiency.
UK shoppers turn to discount stores and second-hand shops amid cost of living crisis
UK retail sales rose in February as consumers' confidence reached a one-year high while US market struggles amid banking moves and monetary tightening.
What businesses should know about the Employee Relations Bill
The Employee Relations (Flexible Working) Bill aims to enable more people to request flexible working, giving them the legal right, even though they are not legally entitled to receive it.
Five tips for family businesses as UK skills shortage at record high
The Business Name Generator team has provided five tips for family businesses as research shows four in five UK businesses struggle to find talent.
UK tech ecosystem shows potential to reach $4 trillion valuation by 2032
Tech Nation's recent report predicts that the UK tech ecosystem can grow to a value of $4 trillion by 2032 with more investment and opportunity.
Is communication the key to retaining talent amongst current economic turmoil?
As worker shortages plague the UK economy amidst a cost of living crisis, new research shows good communication is key to talent retention.
UK Workers remain divided over Hunt's Spring Budget announcements, new survey shows
A recent survey reveals that the UK workforce is divided over Jeremy Hunt's Budget announcements, with the CEO of CV-Library stating that "personal finances remain the key driver for the overwhelming majority".
Antisemitic content more than doubled on Twitter after Musk's takeover: Report
New research conducted by tech firm CASM Technology and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue has revealed that antisemitic tweets have more than doubled.
Amazon to lay off 9,000 more workers in second round of job cuts
Tech giant Amazon has decided to cut another 9,000 jobs across its businesses in the latest round of layoffs, according to CEO Andy Jassy.
Recent report reveals 48 per cent of females can raise issues at board level
Kearney's annual IWD research reported that less than half of female business leaders in the UK, US and Singapore are able to raise issues at board level.
Has the global representation of women in the workplace improved in 2023?
Women's representation in the workplace has improved over the years worldwide but still remains weak in certain areas, especially for Asian female employees.
Women in power in 2023: New data shows progress but gender-gap still present
The 67th Session of the Commission of the Status of Women this year pushes for gender equality in the digital age, and the empowerment of women across STEM and Politics.
Australia employment rebounds in Feb, jobless drops back to near 50-yr lows
Australia employment rebounded strongly in February after two months of declines, while the jobless rate fell back to near 50-year lows, suggesting the country's labour market remained tight amid a slew of interest rate hikes by the central bank.
Swiss Google workers stage walkout as job cuts hit Europe
Hundreds of Google employees staged a walkout on Wednesday at the company's office in Zurich, Switzerland, after more than 200 workers were laid off.
Exodus of healthcare workers from poor countries worsening, WHO says
Poorer countries are increasingly losing healthcare workers to wealthier ones as the latter seek to shore up their own staff losses from the COVID-19 pandemic, sometimes through active recruitment, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.
UK employers feel the strain of missing skilled workers
Frustrated with England's education system, Simon Biltcliffe spends a lot of time training new hires at his marketing firm in the "soft skills" he and many employers say the country's sluggish economy badly needs.
UK investors expect innovation-friendly budget from Jeremy Hunt in 2023
Equity valuations are attractive to investors as UK equities slumped in 2022, while UK investors expect an innovation-friendly budget from the Chancellor.
Here's why the CHIPS Act could end up making the iPhone, consoles more expensive
Analysts say there's a catch in shifting manufacturing to the U.S. as it could raise the manufacturing costs of chipmaking.
Spotify gives consumers an inside look into its new AI-powered feature 'DJ'
The new feature highlights one of the fatal flaws and common fears surrounding AI technology, replacing the human workforce entirely.
Britain's early retired resist calls to work, despite higher living costs
In their fifties and deciding there was more to life than work, Liz and Ian Woodbridge quit stressful jobs during the pandemic - part of a cohort of British early retirees now resisting a government call to return, despite rising living costs.
Britain's Hunt to keep tight budget with eye on 2024 election
British finance minister Jeremy Hunt looks set to keep his grip on public finances in next week's budget, holding off on any big tax cuts or spending increases until the next election comes closer into view.
Taliban now forcing women to return to abusive ex-husbands: Report
Women are being systematically targeted by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
Childcare costs in the UK: is It worth returning to work?
Childcare costs in the UK can be prohibitively expensive, with some families spending up to a third of their income on it and 3 in 4 mothers who pay for childcare say it is no longer makes financial sense for them to work.
SoftBank's arm rebuffs London by choosing US listing
Arm, the chip designer owned by Japan's SoftBank, said on Friday it would pursue a U.S.-only listing this year, dashing the British government's hopes that the tech giant would return to the London stock market.
Japan's population crisis worsens as women choose career over marriage, while many opt not to have kids
Japan is facing one of the lowest birth rates in the world.
Volkswagen under fire over Xinjiang plant after China chief visit
Volkswagen faced a barrage of criticism from campaigners and its works council on Tuesday after the head of its Chinese business said he saw no sign of forced labour during a visit to the carmaker's Xinjiang plant.