Why Your Employer Branding Should Be At The Centre Of Your Recruitment Strategy
Small business leaders will benefit from this article because it explores the ins and outs of employer branding and how it can improve their own company's recruitment success.
French Parliament Rejects Macron's Immigration Bill
The French parliament on Monday voted down a flagship immigration bill of President Emmanuel Macron's government, prompting his high-profile interior minister to offer to resign over the "failure".
UK PM Sunak Defends Pandemic Hospitality Scheme At Covid Inquiry
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday defended his scheme to encourage people to eat out following the first coronavirus wave, saying it was not responsible for a second wave of infections.
Part-time and Shift Workers Face Holiday Pay Cut of £248 Million Due to UK Rule Change
The UK rule change, which comes into effect next month, has raised concerns among workers and labour advocates, prompting reconsideration of the decision.
New Migration Requirements Are Pushing Women And Small Businesses Out Of The UK
Women, children and small businesses are bearing the brunt of the government's new anti-immigration strategies, according to experts.
Washington Post Staffers Walk Off The Job In 24-hour Strike
Hundreds of staff at The Washington Post, one of America's most storied newspapers, walked off the job Thursday in a 24-hour strike after 18 months of contract negotiations failed to secure a deal.
IKEA Invests £35 Million in UK Co-workers' Financial Wellbeing Amidst Market Challenges
The retail giant plans to achieve this by implementing a series of measures, including pay increases aligned with the true cost of living and year-end bonuses tied to the company's FY23 performance.
The EU Is Successfully Pushing Fast Fashion Brands Towards Sustainability
Some 5.8 million tonnes of garment materials are discarded each year, in response, fast-fashion brands have pledged to reverse the effects of "overproduction and overconsumption of clothing".
Top UN Official Calls Conditions In Gaza 'Apocalyptic'
The statement came after Israel launched an offensive in southern Gaza after the ceasefire ended.
OpenAI Investor Predicts There Will Be A Billion Bipedal Robots In 25 Years
Vinod Khosla, an investor in OpenAI. claims the much-awaited GPT-5 would boast unparalleled capabilities.
Doctors In England To Stage Longest NHS Strike Ever
Hospital doctors in England plan to strike around Christmas in their longest industrial action in the history of Britain's state-run health service, after pay talks broke down Tuesday.
Home Secretary James Cleverly Signs New Ayslum Treaty in Rwanda
Cleverly said there was now no "credible" reason to block the deportation flights because the treaty addressed all the issues raised by the Supreme Court
UK Government Unveils Sweeping Immigration Changes, Sparking Concerns in Key Sectors
The measures intended to address concerns over immigration levels, particularly in the healthcare sector, include a substantial increase in the minimum salary requirement for skilled worker visas and the elimination of the 20 per cent discount for essential professions.
Fighting In Gaza Resumes As Israel Pushes Civilians Further South
The conflict between Hamas and Israel is pushing Palestinian civilians further south and making them question whether anywhere is truly safe.
UK Raises Minimum Salary For Skilled Migrant Worker Visa
Britain's embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of regular migration, including raising the minimum salary threshold for a skilled worker visa.
UK Announces Limits On Regular Migration As It Tries To Turn Polls Around
Britain's embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of migration -- a key battleground in a general election expected next year.
UK Announce Climate Aid At COP28 After Second Earthquake Rocks The Philippines
After a violent earthquake rocked the Philippines for the second time in two weeks, Sunak announced that the UK will be providing countries vulnerable to climate change with funding.
Employing Young People Could Save The Hospitality Sector From A Staffing Crisis
After Brexit, around 92,000 EU workers left the hospitality sector to return to their home country, leaving hospitality leaders pushing vacancies onto young people.
Legia Warsaw Supporters Clash With Police During Europa Conference League Visit To Aston Villa
Four police officers suffered injuries after engaging in heated confrontations with Legia Warsaw fans outside Villa Park on Thursday, with 46 arrests made.
Brexit, COVID And Strikes Have Left Hospitality Businesses In 'Crisis'
UK Hospitality says businesses are left in "crisis" mode after the recent Autumn Statement announced that the standard business multiplier would increase by more than six per cent.
Zelensky Visits Front As Kyiv Says Six Killed In Russian Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday visited frontline command posts in eastern and southern Ukraine, as local officials reported six killed in a spate of Russian air, rocket and artillery attacks.
UK's RMT Union Members Accept Pay Deal To End Long-running Rail Strikes
The RMT rail union on Thursday said its members have voted in favour of a pay deal to end more than a year of walkouts on the UK's strike-plagued rail network.
Women Leaders Are Fighting The Global Hunger Crisis In Ways You Won't Expect
Women entrepreneurs are using their skills to end famine and acute food insecurity in the countries most affected by climate extremes.
Shein Applies For New York Listing Despite Forced Labour Allegations
Although the fast-fashion brand has been criticised for exploiting its factory workers, Shein has confidentially filed for an IPO in New York.
Amazon Launches Q, An AI-Powered Chatbot Transforming AWS Customer Experience
Priced at $20 per user per year and currently in public preview, Q leverages 17 years of AWS knowledge to provide users with intelligent responses, actionable insights and transformative qualifications.
UK Retailers Continue to Struggle From Economic Uncertainties and Changing Consumer Habits in November
The fashion and clothing sector, traditionally a cornerstone of the UK retail landscape, continues to face headwinds, according to recent reports.
Big Tech In Charge As ChatGPT Turns One
A year after the history-making release of ChatGPT, the AI revolution is here, but the recent boardroom crisis at OpenAI, the super app's company, has erased any doubt that Big Tech is in charge.
Tories Slammed For Brexit After Bank of England Says It Has 'Chilled' UK Economy
The financial impacts of Brexit have left UK business investment levels "chilled", according to the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.
Sunak Accused Of Collaborating With Braverman Amid His Crack Down On Migration
After the Supreme Court ruled the Rwanda Bill unlawful, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that he would relentlessly continue his crackdown on migration.
Safety Concerns Surrounding AI model 'Q*' Emerge, 'Advanced Model So Powerful It Alarmed Staff'
Recent reports have brought to light safety apprehensions surrounding the newly developed Model Q*, with workers reportedly expressing their concerns to the board before the abrupt departure of CEO Sam Altman.