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.

Women in Afghanistan cannot even attend schools and colleges, but the Taliban believes that they are living "free and dignified" lives.

According to a recent report, the majority of businesses lack initiatives to attract older workers back into the workforce, despite government efforts.

The United Nations has refused to bow down to the Taliban by deciding that it will not replace its female staff with male staff in Afghanistan.

Gender biases have made 64 per cent of women feel incapable of demanding job roles in Spain. To motivate women into leading job roles, Spain has become the first European nation to offer paid menstrual leave.

According to the 2023 SME Business Survey by HR Solutions, one in two SMEs is concerned about staff retention in the current economic climate.

A recent survey conducted by CMI reveals that UK managers are increasingly worried about the security risks and potential job losses associated with AI.

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.

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 British Fashion Council has announced that the Government would continue to fund London Fashion Week to boost growth within the industry.

The next three years will see leading businesses provide hiring, connections and training across Europe to Ukrainian refugees.

According to the June Edition of Ignite Economics' report titled 'Economic Contribution of the UK Hospitality Industry, the UK's hospitality industry can generate £29 billion in revenue for the economy.

The announcement lists financing plans like £5 million in funding for gaming studios through the UK gaming fund and £77 million for setting up advanced screens and performance technology research labs.

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.

UK Government's Geospatial Strategy (up to 2030) aims to advance location data and technologies, benefiting the economy and consumers.

Most of the Ukrainian refugees that have found employment in Poland are women. But regardless of their qualifications, they are being ushered into the social care field.

Asian investors pushed equities even higher Wednesday after data showed US inflation fell further last month, ramping up expectations the Federal Reserve will finally pause its interest rate hike campaign.

Following the COP27 climate summit, a ceremony that commemorated the start of construction for the Menengai Geothermal Power Plant occurred with officials in Kenya.

AI's impact on the job market is debated as leaders like Arvind Krishna and Sam Altman see opportunities, while experts warn of potential disruptions, urging social issue resolution.

Vacancy growth is at its lowest since early 2021, but employers still cannot find qualified staff – especially as wage growth continues, albeit more slowly.

New legislation proposed by the Scottish Government aims to root out sexist and racist Police Scotland Officers. Several female former police officers have made allegations against colleagues, regarding sexual misconduct in the workplace.

The hospitality sector in the UK is facing a significant financial crisis, with a staggering 70 per cent of businesses announcing plans to increase their prices in the coming year.

Caroline Croft, the new Director General of Employment with Economic Recovery and UK Governance, brings extensive experience as a government lawyer.

A recent study reveals that while most UK business leaders are comfortable handling complaints from trans employees, certain sectors still need to improve.

The UK government propose new legislation to help bridge the "gender pay gap", after blaming maternity leave and part-time work for the retirement wealth contrast - which currently stands at 35 per cent.

UK junior doctors plan to strike in June over pay concerns, highlighting the need for government action to address their demands for fair compensation.

Despite narrowly escaping a technical recession late last year, the UK economy finds itself on fragile ground as high-interest rates loom.

In the largest expansion of childcare in the UK, maximum childcare payments from Universal Credit will rise by 47 per cent from June 28th.

Women make up less than 15 per cent of the construction industry in the UK, often represented in construction manager positions. Non-profit organisations are working with women and employers to better gender diversity in the manual labour workforce.

Recognising the immense potential benefits that refugees can offer to the economy, London's businesses are moving to boost refugee employment.