Marks & Spencer Invests £90m To Improve Pay And Benefits
Commencing April 1st, the company will introduce six weeks of paternity leave at full pay and nearly double its maternity leave to 26 weeks at full pay.
What Presidents and Four-Star Generals Taught Corporate Strategist Rupal Patel About Tough Conversations
In 2024, roughly four years after the COVID pandemic upended the world of work, the relationship between employees and employers is heading into a new phase.
Struggling US Retailer Macy's To Close 150 Stores
The iconic but struggling US department store Macy's announced plans on Tuesday to close almost a third of its eponymous locations by 2026 while building up its upscale Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury brands.
Tesla Cancels £12.6K Cake Order From California Bakery Amidst 21% Stock Slump and Rumours of Massive Job Cuts
Tesla's recent financial woes, marked by a substantial drop in its stock value, have prompted speculation about the company's financial health.
Migrant Women Are Still Victim To Sexual Violence Throughout Migration Process
While 67 per cent of all migrant women are employed in the labour force, unofficial employment and the lack of gender-responsive migration policies threatens gender equalities in employment.
What Role Will Artificial Intelligence Play In Academia? Here's What Experts Have To Say
To get a better perspective on the current and future role of AI in academia, International Business Times UK interviewed subject-matter experts who are currently working on AI through research, teaching, and studying at King's College London.
Elon Musk's X Leaves Up Slavery Post, Pays Ghanian Ex-Employees After Legal Dispute
Twitter saw departures of content moderation specialists and brands pausing advertising following Elon Musk's acquisition.
Potential Tea Shortages Loom Amid Trade Route Disruptions
Sainsbury's, a major retail player, has informed customers about potential disruptions that might impact the availability of black tea.
Labour's Scaled-Back Home Insulation Plans Face Criticism as Insufficient
Brian Berry expressed disappointment, stating that the decision to scale back the ambition of retrofitting 19 million homes to just five million is regrettable.
Microsoft's Pricey AI Assistant Copilot Leaves Early Adopters Feeling Cheated
The enthusiasm of early adopters waned when they encountered instances of Copilot "hallucinating" inaccurate responses.
Valentine's Day Strike Misery For UK Lovers
Britain's couples could struggle for last minute Valentine's Day gifts and meals after Amazon staff went on strike over pay Tuesday -- and will soon be joined by takeaway delivery drivers, organisers said.
UK Care Firm Gloriavd Accused of Exploitative Visa Charges for Workers from Africa
These accusations surfaced after the Home Office included care workers in the UK's shortage occupation list in 2022, aimed at addressing the 165,000 vacancies in care homes and domiciliary care.
Labour Proposes Extension of Equal Pay Rights to Black, Asian and Minority Staff
The proposal aims to tackle the persistent wage gaps faced by individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, marking a significant step towards a fairer and more inclusive workforce.
The Demand For Business Travel Is Back
Business travel is expected to grow throughout 2024. Read on to discover why the demand for business travel has returned and what the future looks like.
Rishi Sunak Accused of Giving 'VIP Access' To Indian IT Firm Infosys
A new report has emerged which reveals that the UK trade minister helped Rishi Sunak's wife-linked Indian IT firm Infosys get better access to trade deals for ease of business in the UK.
The Demand For Business Travel Is Back
Business travel is expected to grow throughout 2024. Read on to discover why the demand for business travel has returned and what the future looks like.
Elon Musk Takes Illegal Drugs With Some Tesla Board Members, Report Claims
Elon Musk has reportedly been spotted taking ketamine recreationally through a nasal spray and drinking liquid ecstasy from a water bottle.
Government's £6.5m Early Years Plan for England Criticised As 'Too Late'
The campaign also promises a £1,000 cash incentive for recruits and those returning to the early years' workforce shortly after assuming their roles.
Will the New 'Firm But Fair' Legal Migration Measures Help the UK Workforce?
UK to introduce new legal migration measures from March which is aimed at reducing the number of immigrants and promoting ease of business in the country, preventing undercutting of the UK workforce.
Hidden US Prison Workforce Linked To McDonalds, Aldi And Coca-Cola
A new AP investigation has tied US giants like McDonalds and Walmart to manual prison labour in Louisiana State Penitentiary.
Concerns Spark Over Workforce Retention as NHS Consultants Reject Latest Pay Offer
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins expressed disappointment at the rejection of what she deemed was a "fair and reasonable" offer.
Google Part Ways With Key Partner In Bard Development
Australian artificial intelligence data firm Appen has played a key role in training AI models for a slew of tech behemoths including Microsoft, Meta and Apple.
Female Farmers And Organic Foods Are Being Hit The Hardest By Climate Change
The current rate of global warming is threatening the production of organic products and the livelihoods of female farmers in vulnerable communities.
Google Eliminates Hundreds Of Jobs In Ad Team Tweak
Google on Tuesday confirmed it is eliminating "a few hundred" positions from its global ad team, amid a push to use artificial intelligence for efficiency and creativity.
The NHS Staffing Crisis: Bill for Temporary Workers Surpasses £10 Billion Annually
Recent figures indicate that the annual bill for hiring such personnel has skyrocketed to over £10 billion, raising concerns and calls for immediate action from ministers.
UK Government Considers Separating Pay Structure for NHS Nurses
"A call for evidence" has been launched to understand if Agenda for Change contracts are preventing NHS nurses in their career development and if a separate pay structure for the UK nursing staff will work.
Generative AI Threatens Google's Hold On Search Engines, Says Microsoft Boss
Microsoft is one of the world's leaders in the development of generative AI, which it is embedding into its popular business software products.
UK Energy Security Assured for 70 years With A Nuclear Roadmap for the Biggest Nuclear Power Expansion
The UK government has announced a civil nuclear roadmap that seeks to revive the UK nuclear sector with a plan to build new nuclear reactors, fuels, and technology, adding UK jobs across the country.
Amazon Cuts Hundreds Of Jobs At Twitch, Prime Video And MGM
Amazon's gamer streaming unit Twitch on Wednesday announced that it was laying off 500 staff, reportedly one third of the company, as it struggles financially despite strong popularity among players.
Individual Health Plans: How benefitbay's ICHRA Model Aligns with 2024 Health Trends
As 2024 unfolds, the landscape of employee health benefits is transitioning toward individualized care with unprecedented dynamism and sophistication.