How 'silent firing' is sweeping the UK work culture, according to recent study
A report reveals many people may be ignorant about a growing trend of silent mistreatment including gender discrimination that is forcing employees to resign.
Government announces plan to crackdown on 'rip-off' degrees
Concerned that some degrees offered by British universities are failing to deliver good graduate outcomes, the government have announced plans to limit student numbers on poorly performing courses.
Is the cost-of-living crisis highlighting workplace gender disparity?
New research has shed light on the effect of the cost-of-living crisis on working women, as more female employees are worried about their financial stability than their male counterparts.
Getting plenty of shut-eye every night can reduce your negative thoughts
A new study from the University of York has found that achieving plenty of high-quality sleep every night can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
Record number of students apply for computing courses amid rise of AI
The steep rise in the popularity of tech courses correlates with the rapid development of artificial intelligence over the past 12 months.
UK government commends organisations for supporting the Armed Forces community
Almost 200 organisations have been noticed for their support towards the Armed Forces community. These organisations also set out to employ former Armed Forces personnel.
Record number of people in the UK apply for Upskill in Cyber programme
The UK government-backed Upskill in Cyber programme receives a record number of applicants, offering free cybersecurity training to diverse candidates nationwide.
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.
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.
France seeks answers as Macron says riots 'peak' passed
French President Emmanuel Macron met with hundreds of French officials on Tuesday to begin exploring the "deeper reasons" for the country's plunge into riots after a police officer killed a teenager at a traffic stop.
How can the UK become more attractive to international STEM students and graduates?
Ewan Kirk, the Entrepreneur-in-Residence within the Department of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, has called for new measures to encourage international STEM students and graduates into the UK.
Why are 4.39 million workers in the UK taking the freelancer path?
Digital staffing platform, Coople, has provided insight into what are the risks posed to companies who hire freelance staff and the cons of being a freelancer.
Neurons related to chronic stress have been identified in new research
Swedish researchers have identified a group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that are involved in creating chronic stress and negative emotional states.
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.
Report reveals one-third of hospitality workers face discriminatory behaviour
The hospitality industry is urged to address the prevalence of discrimination and prioritise inclusivity, as a report by Be Inclusive Hospitality exposed the extent of discriminatory behaviour within the hospitality sector.
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.
US to ease visas for skilled Indian workers as Modi visits
The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help some skilled workers enter or remain in the country, according to three people familiar with the matter.
More than 200 companies in the UK have failed to pay their workers minimum wage
The government have named over 200 companies that have breached the National Minimum Wage law. These employers include high-street brands, sole traders and small businesses.
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.
Workplace stress is on the rise in 2023 as professionals feel unsupported by their employers
Professionals have reported a decline in their mental health due to workplace-related stress and feel let down by their employers, as found in research conducted by a recruitment firm, Robert Walters.
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.
The 3 Key Payroll Trends That UK Companies Need To Know About
More automation and data integrations in payroll tech are important functions to have in your business today, with employers in the UK aiming to meet the requirements successfully.
Noisy offices in London have detrimental effects on employees, study reveals
Oscar Acoustics' study reveals the negative impact of noisy and disruptive offices as London employees opt to work remotely due to excessive noise.
US trafficking report highlights forced labor, exploited boys
The United States on Thursday denounced the scourge of human trafficking, calling out forced labor and the little-known but growing problem of boys and young men caught up the trade.
New study shows significant growth of micro-enterprises in the UK over the past decade
The entrepreneurial spirit in the UK is flourishing, with the number of micro-enterprises steadily increasing, in contrast to larger companies.
Social housing staff latest in a series of public employees to announce strike action over pay and conditions
Workers at the Housing Ombudsman and the Regulator of Social Housing have announced a week of strike action in June.
May data shows vacancy growth is slowing slightly, yet British skills gap is still hindering economic recovery
Vacancy growth is at its lowest since early 2021, but employers still cannot find qualified staff – especially as wage growth continues, albeit more slowly.
Scotland's transport minister quits due to "poor mental health"
Kevin Stewart has resigned from his role as transport minister of the Scottish government over concerns for his mental health.