Tips to cut costs and better manage finances
According to the research conducted by WEALTH AT WORK on over 2,000 employees, the top financial concerns of the year are not having enough money saved for unexpected expenses (40%), being unable to save enough in the future (38%), and not being able pay for basic living costs like rent, mortgage, energy bills, or food. […]
Green skills shortage is a major concern for the workforce, and training demand has increased.
City & Guilds Impact Report for 2024 reveals a significant increase in demand in Green skills. The skills development organisation provided 13,545 certifications during the period 2023-24 The latest figures show a 38% increase in the number of learners training last year Over a quarter (25%) of UK employers have identified skills gaps for green […]
The number of police dismissals has increased by nearly 50% in the last year
The number of policemen sacked or barred in England and Wales reached a new record in the year ending March 2024. According to the figures of the College of Policing 593 police officers have been sacked in the last year, a rise of nearly 50% compared to the previous one. The Police Barred List, published […]
Report finds that wages will rise faster than inflation.
New data shows that wages are expected to rise faster than inflation, for the first since the pandemic. According to the fourth Global Salary Planning Report by UK-based pay & reward consultancy 3R Strategy, the gap between inflation & pay rises is shrinking. 2024 figures suggest a median budget of 4% in comparison with the […]
International Stress Awareness Week: bad news for Electricians, Hospitals, and Social Workers
For International Stress Awareness Week 2024, research from creative digital PR agency Bubblegum Search ( https://www.bubblegumsearch.com/ ) examines the factors contributing to workplace dissatisfaction and job-related stress. The study examines more than 2,000 Reddit comments to identify the professions which consistently cause stress, burnout and low job satisfaction. The Top Stressful Jobs Not all jobs […]
Gen Z and Millennials are leading the workplace mental health support
New research by healthcare provider Benenden Health reveals that younger professionals are playing a proactive role in workplace mental health support, setting a precedent for an open and supportive work culture. Nearly half (43%) of employees aged 18–34 say they have reached out to support a colleague with mental health struggles, while only 30% of […]
Findings show that over two thirds of workers (71%) in the UK might not be adequately supported by their employer
How technology can support mental health in the workplace Helen Watson, International Renewals and Retentions Manager at Zoom 1) Leveraging Technology to Support Employee Wellbeing in Hybrid Workplaces “AI has supercharged the innovation and developments such as generative AI really help to lighten up the burden for employees. AI reduces employee stress and saves time […]
Hogan Assessments: Tough Conversations in the Workplace
With year-end reviews just around the corner, many leaders are preparing for challenging conversations that can make or break team morale. Dr. Ryne Sherman, Chief Science Officer at Hogan Assessments, offers a unique perspective on delivering tough feedback constructively—helping leaders balance honesty with empathy and empower their teams in the process. Hogan Assessments outlined three essential […]
Construction company fined for worker’s paralysis after fall
Andrew Clifford from Chesterfield was paralysed after falling through the ceiling of a Dronfield house during renovations. A delivery driver discovered the 51-year old, who had been unable to move for six hours. Clifford, who had been working with Paul Freeman Limited in Mansfield for over two decades, was alone when the incident happened on […]
The silent employment crisis: how hearing loss impacts the workforce
With approximately 11 million people in the UK experiencing hearing loss – making it the second most common disability in the country according to the British Academy of Audiology – it’s no surprise that it affects many people’s work life. Research from Specsavers, involving 2,000 working adults in the UK, found that 35 percent of […]