LinkedIn’s Work Change Snapshot reveals UK workplaces are evolving at an ‘unprecedented rate’
LinkedIn’s first Snapshot of Work Change shows that the UK workforce is rapidly changing, with 1 in 10 global hires in 2020 occupying roles which did not exist back in 2000. Jobs such as AI Engineer or Sustainability Manager reflect the need for new skills to adapt to a changing environment. The rapid development of […]
Four-quarters of organisations have diversity resources
A new study found that more than half (42%) of employers have an DE&I resource dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion. Hays research shows that half of companies have a dedicated team for DE&I. A third of these organisations (34%) also have a DE&I Manager, and a similar percentage (31%) has a chief diversity officer […]
The closure of the HelloFresh UK UK site threatens 900 jobs
The food delivery company HelloFresh plans to close a key UK site, putting the jobs of 900 people at risk. If approved, the company will close the Nuneaton Distribution Centre in Warwickshire by mid-2025. The company employs more than 20,000 people worldwide and said that it will begin a consultation with the affected employees. HelloFresh’s […]
AI training is essential for students to prepare them for the workplace
According to a new study, training in artificial intelligence (AI), at the university level will be crucial for preparing students for their working lives. According to a survey conducted by Coursera, one third of students (33%) believe that using AI for studying will help or prepare them for the workplace. But 23% of students would […]
Employee ownership rules will be tightened to combat tax abuse
The Ministers have proposed that employee trusts not be used to benefit employees but for tax purposes. In July 2023, the previous government held a consultation. After the Budget, the responses were considered and new measures that aim to close tax loopholes while not being too restrictive to make it less attractive for businesses have […]
Culture in the city: The FCA survey on non-financial misbehavior
Findings from the Financial Conduct Authority on non-financial misbehavior could be a major reset in culture for the financial sector. Norton Rose Fulbright’s Katie Stephen and Joe Smallshaw investigate how firms should respond. Key Findings The most frequent concerns. There was an increase in the number of reports of non-financial misbehavior between 2021-2023. The survey […]
Be prepared for the Employment Rights Bill
Anna Elliot explains what the Employment Rights Bill means for HR. Many of the reforms were heavily promoted in Labour’s Plan to Make Work Play in their election campaign. However, in recent months there has been increasing speculation about what might or might not be included in this Bill. What was the Bill? Notably:span class=”Apple-converted-space”> […]
Autumn Budget 2024
Autumn Budget 2024 Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of Exchequer has delivered today the Autumn Budget for 2024. Below is our summary: State Pension Triple Lock on State Pensions will be maintained by the government for the duration this Parliament. The new and basic State Pensions will rise by 4.1% in April 2025 in line with the […]
Over half of UK large business fear that fraud will affect their organisation
A majority (58%) of key decision-makers in large UK businesses surveyed by UK-leading fraud prevention service, Cifas, have admitted fraud and financial crime poses a serious threat to their organisations – up from 49% in 2023. Fraud currently accounts for around 40% of all crime in England and Wales and remains a critical issue for […]
New report links overtime work to lower KPIs
According to a recent report by Pipedrive, an online CRM platform for small business, overtime work is not linked to better outcomes, but rather to worse ones. According to the State of Sales and Marketing Report released on 4th November 2024, 69% of respondents said they worked overtime. One in ten reported working more than […]