British employees found to spend least amount of time working in offices
Workers in Britain are unwilling to return to the pre-COVID time of regularly attending company offices and remain unclear with employers on future solutions.
Why 60% of new managers fail within two years
What adequate support can be provided to new managers as they embark on this new level of their careers? And what are the benefits of this to the employer?
Over 50% of British organisations struggle with growth strategy
British professional services organisations face the challenge of developing a growth strategy as 53 per cent lack a defined plan, according to a study by Deltek.
Major new study reveals 72% of companies have now mandated a return to the workplace
A major new study has revealed that 72 per cent of companies globally have now mandated a return to the workplace, with 42 per cent now reporting a higher level of employee attrition.
Beauty brand Lush unveils new Green Hub but business comes first
Since its early days, Lush has pledged its commitment to reducing its environmental impact and ethically sourcing ingredients.
Why are your staff leaving you and how can you keep them?
According to research by McKinsey & Company, a large number of employees are leaving their jobs due to a poor work-life balance, with 60 per cent considering quitting without having a new job offer.
'Over my dead body': Elon Musk refuses to pay rent for Twitter offices
Twitter CEO Elon Musk is now facing a lawsuit for refusing to pay rent for the company's offices in various cities.
Elon Musk thinks work from home is 'bull**', calls it morally wrong
Elon Musk is known for his often-controversial stand on things, and he has now initiated another debate by expressing his opinion on remote work options.
China looks to build to a tech innovative future with the development of Xiongan New Area
The new city being developed is located in north China's Hebei Province and the establishment of the 1770 square-kilometre site was announced back in 2017.
Google set to ban YouTube ad blockers, time to sign up for YouTube Premium?
YouTube users will receive a pop-up notification when they try to access the video-sharing platform without disabling their ad blocker.
How AI is being used by businesses to eliminate bias in hiring processes
AI chatbot tools such as OpenAI's ChatGPT can aid the hiring process for companies by using the software's abilities to communicate and organise everything.
The changing landscape, trends and insights of UK SMEs
As UK economic dynamics continue to evolve, British SMEs are positioning themselves for long-term success with a digital presence, AI, and other emerging trends.
Here are 10 ways businesses can retain their new employees beyond 90 days without a pay incentive
High turnover reflects negatively on your company, and on yourself as a leader, especially in a digital age where both former and current employees turn to Glassdoor, LinkedIn and TikTok to leave reviews about their experience.
Workers in the UK are positive about jobs regardless of high inflation
Research finds UK workers' job confidence to be positive despite the cost of living crisis and a stagnant economy. However, data reveals a fall in social mobility, with many workers not having a degree in the top socio-economic levels.
Analysts urge the UK to prioritise employees' mental health amidst cost of living crisis
As the global economic crisis intensifies, UK employees are acknowledging the significance of giving priority to the financial wellness of their employees.
Gas leak in India kills 11, toxic gas may have come from sewage manholes
At least 11 people, including three minors, died following a gas leak in a city in the Indian state of Punjab.
Canada lands May Day deal to end strike by federal workers
Canada's government struck a deal with 120,000 federal workers on Monday, effectively ending the country's largest public-sector strike ever that had crippled services from passport renewals to immigration for almost two weeks.
UK sees record sickness and zero productivity growth in 2022
Britain saw a record number of working days lost due to short-term sickness last year and zero annual growth in economic output per hour worked in the final quarter of 2022, according to official data released on Wednesday.
How can British businesses support employees amidst economic downturn?
As the economic downturn hit harder, a workplace management team has recommended how UK businesses can create a conducive environment for their employees.
Rising energy costs have caused 40% of British firms to stop hiring
To mitigate the impact of the rising energy costs, some UK firms have halted their recruitment of new staff, and others are downsizing their workforce.
Inflation takes food prices nearly 9% higher than this time last year
Just when it looked like we reached a turning point in the fight against inflation, figures from last-month show its impacts are still biting retailers. Inflation has taken food prices 8.9% higher than this time last year.
Reducing time to hire remains a key trend in HR tech search
Recent data demonstrate that organisations are still trying to reduce the time-to-hire rate and fill key roles in a short period of time amidst a tight talent market and despite a slowing economy.
How UK gig workers are navigating the dynamics of the unique British labour force
Many gig workers enjoy working on their terms but have to bear the burden of lower wages. However, employers are still turning to the gig sector to cut labour costs.
5 Ways Virtual Workspaces in the Metaverse Can Improve Staff Collaboration
It's unlikely that virtual spaces would ever eliminate physical office spaces, but in some industries, the virtual office might become more popular.
Cost of living crisis fuelling rise in cybercrimes, new research shows
Over a third of the organisations across the UK's critical national infrastructure (CNI) anticipate a rise in cybercrime as a direct result of the current economic crisis.
More businesses around the world are prioritising ESG strategies
By leveraging IT as the backbone of ESG transformation, companies can eradicate digital inequality and reduce carbon emissions by understanding their employees.
Microsoft set to deepen AI integration for Windows 12
Windows 12 operating system could boast a myriad of highly-anticipated features including a new desktop user interface.
Mixed responses to the UK government making 'failure to prevent fraud' a criminal offence
Making the failure to prevent fraud a criminal offence is welcomed as a landmark in fighting financial crime, yet essential work remains on the UK government's to-do list.
Landlords vetting abuses on renters reveals high crisis on the UK rental market
A recent report displays extreme vetting procedures from landlords and letting agents, with the rules and regulations established on the amount of information allowed to be used by a landlord referred to as "very opaque".
Employees with strong connections to their companies adapt better for future job transitions
According to a study, workers who develop a sense of connection with their firm early on perform well during job transitions within the same company.