1 in 4 SMEs are concerned about cybersecurity when remote working.
A recent study from Markel Direct reveals that nearly one in four (23%) small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are increasingly concerned about securing remote working environments for employees. The survey, which gathered insights from 500 SME owners, highlights how remote work has intensified the need for robust cybersecurity measures. Securing remote access […]
How being greener and reducing your carbon footprint can benefit your hiring processes
Sustainability is a key component of today’s corporate strategy. Environmentally friendly practices are not only beneficial to the planet, but they also help companies attract and retain top talent. Reduce your carbon footprint and be greener to improve your hiring process. Attracting Eco-Conscious Talent Growing numbers of job-seekers are looking for employers that share their […]
Hybrid working is the ‘new normal’, according to ONS
More than a quarter of workers in the UK were hybrid working this autumn, according to the Office for National Statistics. Its Opinions and Lifestyles survey for October showed that, while the trend to only work from home has fallen since the pandemic, a hybrid model where part of the working week is spent at […]
Explore Online Master’s Degrees in the UK to Upskill your Workforce
Skills that were once sufficient for a particular industry are often outdated as industries evolve, making it necessary for professionals to upgrade their expertise. In the UK, digital courses have become a popular solution for companies looking to invest their workforce. These courses allow employees to progress in their career while providing organisations with the […]
Government allows South Cambs four-day week to continue
The government has decided to allow a local authority to proceed with its four-day working week arrangement after a minister in the previous administration had threatened to block it. South Cambridgeshire District Council came under scrutiny after it launched a four-day working week trial in 2023, while academics at Cambridge University observed productivity and staff […]
More than 5K lung cancer cases have been detected by NHS mobile lung screening
NHS England announced that more than 5,000 lung cancer cases in England were diagnosed earlier due to the targeted Lung Checks program. The biggest ever initiative of the NHS aimed at improving lung cancer early diagnosis is being targeted specifically at areas with the highest rate of the disease. The latest data from NHS England […]
Charity warns that lung health neglect is a major factor in’staggering hospital admissions’
A charity warns that years of lung neglect are suffocating NHS. In England, there were 1.7 million admissions for respiratory problems in hospitals last year. According to an analysis conducted by Asthma + Lung UK, breathing problems are the most common reason for emergency admissions across England. The charity wants lung diseases, the third leading […]
Employment reforms will link “good” work with good health
As it prepares to release a whitepaper on reforming employment assistance, the government has stressed the link between “good” work and good health. Last week, Wes Streeting and Liz Kendall from the Department of Work and Pensions and Health and Social Care visited North Central London WorkWell to learn how early health interventions can help […]
Nurses quitting earlier is up 43%
According to an analysis by the Royal College of Nursing, the number of nurses quitting their profession in England at a young age is increasing dramatically. Since 2021 the number of UK educated nursing staff who leave the Nursing and Midwifery Council register within ten years of joining the NMC has increased by 43 percent, […]
Poll: Dementia caregivers often feel isolated and alone
A poll suggests that thousands of people who care for loved ones suffering from dementia are left to deal with the situation alone. A survey conducted by the Royal Voluntary Service revealed that 37% of respondents who care for loved ones suffering from dementia received no support after their diagnosis. They felt helpless, alone and […]