Care firms granted sponsor licences despite labour violations
The Home Office has granted sponsorship licenses to at least 177 care companies despite their recent employment record. Employment tribunals, Health and Safety Executive or the National Minimum Wage Enforcement Team found that the companies had violated labour standards. According to a large scale analysis by Violation Tracker UK, of companies registered with Care Quality […]
CEOs claim that technology has revolutionized business travel.
According to a recent study, the rapid advancement of technology has changed the nature and purpose of business travel. The Hybrid Horizons Report by International Workplace Group reveals that routine meetings are mostly now held online. More than three-quarters (77%) bosses say online tools allow them to operate more efficiently. The research of the flexible […]
Soft skills are important for new managers. Here are 5 tips to help them.
It may not be true that “people don’t leave companies they leave bad leadership” but it is a good saying when there are leadership gaps. Promotions are often based more on individual performance than on management abilities, which can lead to the loss of great talent. Gartner’s recent study highlights the crucial role managers play […]
The winners of the 2024 Culture Pioneer Awards have been announced
We are excited to announce our Culture Pioneers 2024 following the announcement of yesterday’s Culture Pioneers Leadership Forum! The Culture Pioneer Awards powered by HRZone honours organisations and leaders who are dedicated to cultural advancement at work. Below are the winners of our categories – Wellbeing, Inclusion Learning, Brand, and Leadership. All our awardees deserve […]
Rachel Reeves announces pension megafunds
Rachel Reeves is set to announce this evening plans for pension “megafunds” aimed at unlocking PS80bn in investment. Business disquiet over the Budget costs to employers has grown. She will outline a major overhaul of the pension system in her first Mansion House address to the City of London. This is the biggest reform of […]
By allowing a four-day work week, the government could save PS21m.
A union claims that the government could save up to PS21.4m a year by allowing civil servants to only work four days per week. The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS), in a study, found that if employees of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (Defra), were allowed to reduce their working days, […]
Neurodiversity, according to candidates, is a “red flag” for employers
According to a new study, nearly two-thirds (63%) of neurodivergent employees believe that employers see neurodiversity in a negative light. Zurich UK conducted a study that revealed nearly half of adults (47%) hide their condition from potential employers. Stigma prevents 51% of people from disclosing their neurodiversity. A similar percentage of the 1,000 neurodivergent respondents […]
The UK faces tariff uncertainty for electric car fleets
The plans of Donald Trump, the US president-elect, to impose massive tariffs on imported cars could have an impact on UK fleet markets. During his campaign for the presidency, he promised to impose tariffs of up to 200% on vehicles imported into America, and 60% on all Chinese products, which directly affected electric vehicles (EVs), […]
30 % of recruits quit within the first three years
A new report highlights the failures of early careers. It shows that one third (29%) or graduates and apprentices quit within three years. The Smarty Train is a UK-based consultancy that specializes in people and learning. The study, released by The Smarty Train reveals that nearly three quarters (74%) are unable confidently to demonstrate the […]
In 2025, soft skills, leadership, and GenAI will be a focus.
Employers will focus on developing soft skills, leadership and practical applications of GenAI in 2025. Udemy’s 2025 Global Learning & Skills Trends Report explored the business priorities of the coming year and identified three key areas for investment by organisations shaping the future learning and work. It analysed data from over 17,000 companies. The data […]