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6 in 10 desk workers don’t feel productive at work
In a recent study conducted by computing accessories and tech retailer Currys, it has been found that a significant number of desk workers in the UK are grappling with productivity issues, with talkative colleagues emerging as the primary culprit. The survey, which...
Hundreds of millions in apprenticeship levy raised by public sector since 2018 has returned to government
Workwhile, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting quality employment, has revealed that over £1.2 billion has been raised through the apprenticeship levy by the public sector since 2018. However, a staggering quarter of this amount, totalling over £300...
700 nurses suspected of ‘industrial-scale’ qualifications fraud
More than 700 frontline NHS staff are currently under investigation for their involvement in an alleged "industrial-scale" qualifications fraud, potentially jeopardising patient safety and the credibility of healthcare services in the UK. The scam, uncovered by the...
Two thirds of workers feel they are less productive during winter
In the wake of the ongoing pandemic, working from home has become the norm for a substantial portion of the workforce, with 44 percent of UK employees embracing remote work in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). While a significant number of...
Top 10 leadership trends for 2024
As we step into the challenges and opportunities of 2024, the landscape of leadership continues to evolve, demanding a new set of skills and attributes from those at the helm. Thom Dennis, the CEO at Serenity in Leadership, sheds light on the top 10 leadership trends...
Only half of U.K. employees believe their senior leaders are empathetic
A mere 51 percent of U.K. employees believe their senior leaders possess the coveted trait of empathy, according to O.C. Tanner's 2024 Global Culture Report. The comprehensive study, drawing insights from over 42,000 individuals across 27 countries, including 4,818...
The 10 most in-demand trades for 2024 revealed
As the UK's construction industry gears up for unprecedented growth, projected to reach a staggering £404 billion in revenue by 2024, a closer look at the labour market reveals a pressing issue: a shortage of skilled tradespeople. New data compiled by metals4U, the...
62% don’t have enough time to access all information needed for their job
A study conducted by AI-powered market research platform AMPLYFI exposes the pervasive challenge of "information overload," hindering businesses' ability to drive growth, serve customers, and identify risks. The study reveals that 62 percent of knowledge workers...
UK is heading for a technology talent crisis
A new report by curated developer marketplace platform Deazy has revealed that 72 percent of Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) in the UK believe there is a severe shortage of quality developers, raising concerns about the country's future in the rapidly evolving tech...
Talent managers struggle as young workers quit and skills gap widens
A significant majority of talent managers in Europe, nearly 60 percent, are grappling with the challenge of young employees leaving their jobs and the difficulty of finding adequately skilled replacements, according to the 2023 Global State of Upskilling and...
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Adam Lambert & David von Hagen: Let’s go round again – The (re)introduction of employment tribunal fees
On 29 January 2024 the government published a consultation paper on the introduction of fees for Employment Tribunals (ET) and appeals to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), says Adam Lambert. The consultation period ends on 25 March 2024, and some have predicted...
Arran Heal: Be ready for the Worker Protection Act
The Worker Protection Act will become law this year, meaning employers have to demonstrate they have taken “reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of employees”, highlights Arran Heal. Vague wording provides some flexibility for common sense over cases and the...
Neville Henderson: Alternatives to zero-hours contracts for businesses
As the government is urged to ban zero hours contracts by the TUC (Trades Union Congress), Crown Workforce Management’s Flexible Working Consultant Neville Henderson says that a flexible approach can often benefit both the business and the employee. Here he gives some...
Naomi Greenwood: Tips from a top lawyer: What employers must do to combat sexual misconduct
A series of highly public scandals at large institutions such as the CBI and, more recently, McDonald’s have highlighted how important it is for employers to root out sexual misconduct and cultural misogyny before it becomes endemic in an organisation, says Naomi...
Kris Simpson: How can employers stay compliant with IR35?
IR35 (Inland Revenue 35/ Off Payroll Rules) was a game-changer for contractors and the companies they work for when it was brought in by the UK government more than 20 years ago, highlights Kris Simpson. Since then, the tax avoidance legislation has evolved at such a...
Steve Herbert: Amazon’s term-time only working contracts: Is this the new flexible?
Retail giant Amazon has recently announced the introduction of term-time-only working contracts, says Steve Herbert. Is this the next level for flexible working practices? Flexible working is a topic that has long dominated much of the media commentary around the...
Jo Keddie: What can we learn about redundancies from Twitter’s recent layoffs?
Following recent controversies such as the P&O Ferries affair earlier this year, and amidst increasing economic pressures and the Bank of England’s warning last week that we are facing the longest recession since records began, the news of significant layoffs at...
Ray Pathak: Data Privacy risks from the Great Resignation
Post-pandemic, the employment market is in a state of flux as people seek to progress or change careers, but The Great Resignation is having an unprecedented impact on the HR function in some unexpected ways, argues Ray Pathak. It is not just resulting in higher job...
Mark O’Hara: Right to Work checks are changing: what do you need to know?
Employers in the UK have a legal responsibility to do a right to work check on every employee. But managing the evolving guidelines on how these checks are done can be tricky for recruiters as the UK government works to balance making the system simple, while actively...
Tijen Ahmet: Right to work checks: What’s changed?
For employers with complex international hiring plans, seeking expert third-party advice on the changes to the Right to Work checking system is essential to ensure large financial penalties are avoided, argues Tijen Ahmet. From 6 April 2022, the Home Office brought in...
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