Seeking solutions for poor wages in Europe
European employment indicators may seem optimistic, but poor wages contribute to financial distress for many families across the continent.
Why must we increase representation for female entrepreneurship?
Although we live in a diverse world working towards equal opportunities, the statistics show that females are less likely than males to start businesses. Shalini Khemka, CBE, explores why female entrepreneurship is essential to foster sustainable economic growth.
39% of public sector workers consider quitting due to a lack of collaborative tech
A lack of collaborative digital tools and technology is affecting the productivity of almost half of public sector workers, who are struggling when working from home.
Business leaders must embrace modern tools to future-proof their companies
Balancing endless requests to reduce their costs with the need to advance their digitisation and transformation efforts, business leaders desperately need a new tactic
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SMEs have further to go with their health and safety provisions
Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) still have work to do on key health and safety provisions, new research reveals.
Digital nomads, workations and tax: Why working abroad is not so straightforward
The number of “digital nomads” – people who live are working abroad, moving from country to country while staying connected digitally – has exploded.
Accurate payroll begins with a reliable duty management system
Crown Workforce Management emphasises the need for digitised duty management systems to optimise police force operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
5 levers to pull to optimise productivity and operational efficiency
Operational efficiency in the UK is at an all-time low, with the ONS recently reporting zero annual growth in economic output per hour in the last quarter of 2022.
How to support your employees through rising levels of workplace stress
Researchers find that ‘moderate to high’ workplace stress levels have risen by 13% since 2022. What can employers do to help their employees during this time?
Why competency matters and requires more than just an L&D approach
Bobbie King, Chief Executive Officer at SQEPtech, outlines the concept of competency and the importance of collaboration between teams.
Funding launched for disabled individuals to find work worth £58 million
£58 million pounds of funding for disabled individuals has been announced in an effort to support those looking for work.
How to navigate the transition to a hybrid workplace
Organisations are now more than ever focusing on transitioning to a hybrid workplace - a combination of the benefits of remote work with the advantages of a traditional office setting. We delve into the key components of a successful hybrid model and how to accelerate its implementation in your organisation.
Reducing menopause stigma at work could improve women’s career progression
Positive conversations around the impact of menopause can help mid-life women to thrive in the workplace by reducing menopause stigma.
The UK sees a 26% increase in new vacancies in public sector jobs
Public sector jobs in the UK are increasing annually, with March 2023 being a record month with a 98% increase for the public sector.
What is the “healthy working life expectancy” for those with musculoskeletal conditions?
What is the number of years people can be healthy and work with musculoskeletal conditions? Researchers say ages 50-70 can be risky for health.
Bystander training against harassment is non-existent in most NHS trusts
Only one in five NHS Trusts in England provide active bystander training to address workplace harassment – including measures against sexual harassment.
Unemployment in Europe drops to a record low of 6%
Unemployment in Europe following COVID-19 dropped to a record low of 6%, despite one-third of workers reporting having ‘strained’ jobs in 2022.
Now is the time to address migraine in the workplace
Andrew Jackson, UK Country Manager at Lundbeck, discusses the impact of migraine in the workplace and the steps we can collectively take to help manage its burden on productivity.
Basque Country’s efforts to lure back its Dublin-based tech talent
Ivan Jimenez, the Director General of Bizkaia Talent, discusses how the Basque Country plans to entice its tech talent back home.
How short courses are driving the next wave of Apprenticeship Levy reforms
The UK government's Apprenticeship Levy has been a source of debate since its introduction in 2017, particularly in the adoption of short courses.