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Crown launches most powerful workforce management software update yet

Crown Workforce Management, a trusted leader in duty management and time & attendance solutions, has today announced the launch of Version 16 (v16) of its flagship software suite.

Labour reveals ambitious economic plan to revitalise Britain’s workforce

To try and reshape the economic landscape, Labour has revealed its plan to reignite economic growth and strengthen living standards across the UK.

Bridging the digital skills gap inside local authorities 

From drone usage to self-service portals, the public sector is proving to be more dynamic and innovative than often portrayed. However, the rapid pace of technological change is not always matched by corresponding digital skills development for its employees.

Driving down the worldwide IT project failure rate of 70%, and boosting success

One of Open Access Government’s current commentators, David P Jacobs of MaxVal Consultancy, is leading a strong attack on the disconcertingly expensive project failure rate of the last 40 years.

Navigating the EU nursing workforce crisis: Stop talking, start acting!

Professor Dr Paul De Raeve, Secretary General of the European Federation of Nurses Associations, outlines the key policy actions necessary to mitigate the current nursing workforce crisis in the EU.

Heathrow Airport Strikes: Impact on aviation industry operations revealed

Passengers travelling through Heathrow Airport should expect disruption as a series of strikes by airport staff are set to take place over the coming weeks.

Quiet quitting: Beware of contractor disengagement

“Quiet quitting” has crept into the workplace lexicon over the last couple of years. Coined to describe the notion of staff disengagement and ‘just going through the motions’, it’s a relatively new buzzword for an age-old problem, but what can be done to prevent it?.

Inclusive workplace culture: Unlocking new diverse talent

Laks Mann, EDI Specialist and Trustee at caba, walks us through creating an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace to unlock new talent.

Expert report urges urgent action to prioritise NHS workforce well-being

In a recent report published by The BMJ Commission on the Future of the NHS, leading experts have highlighted the critical importance of prioritising the well-being of the National Health Service (NHS) workforce.

Stigma and stereotypes: The complexities of men’s depression in the workplace

On behalf of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Jacob Baer discusses the challenges associated with male depression in the workplace.

Understanding our memory: Practical implications to personalise learning experiences

A study from Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh deepens our understanding of memory processes and gives us insights into improving learning strategies in various fields.

Streamlining collaboration and boosting productivity: Exploring workflow management platforms

Marc Hoogstad, Head of Product Management at Finworks, explores various ways in which workflow management platforms can enhance collaboration and productivity.

Revolutionising reablement services: Sector-wide advancements reshaping healthcare

Chris Hornung, Managing Director of Public Sector at Totalmobile, highlights the collaborative efforts and technological advancements shaping the landscape of reablement services in the UK.

Assessing the UK’s education and skills: What’s Behind the NEET Numbers?

The latest NEET statistics from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) report paints a disconcerting picture of UK Education and Skills in 2023 for young people. For those aged 16 to 24, over 1 in 10 are NEET (not engaged in education, employment, or training).

Working skill sets: Is an urgent overhaul of education needed?

In December, the House of Lords called for an urgent overhaul of education, especially at the secondary level, arguing the current focus is now almost entirely academically focused, at the expense of a broader range of knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Workers need protecting from violence and harassment

Aaron Gardner, Data Visualisation and Insight Scientist at Lloyd’s Register Foundation, looks at what we can learn and the steps governments can take to start improving worker safety.

SFP: Leading sustainable change in commitment and performance

Dr Michael (Mike) Beer, Professor Emeritus at Harvard Business School, highlights the impact of SFP and the rudiments of leading sustainable change in commitment and performance.

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