New survey shows that over half of UK workers do not take the necessary desk breaks.
According to a survey by AJ Products, a workplace product supplier, only 41.5% workers who work at desks take breaks every hour. This is a worrying statistic, given that studies on mental health in the workplace (ASICS 2024) found that 2 hours of uninterrupted work can cause a decline in mental health and an increase […]
Over half of caregivers cannot afford unpaid leave
New research by Carers UK, supported by TSB Bank, found that 56 percent of working carers are unable to afford time off without pay, keeping them from utilising their statutory right to unpaid Carer’s Leave. The research, released for Carers Rights Day, emphasises the growing strain on unpaid carers in the UK, who now provide […]
The Art of Disconnecting – How to Actually Switch Off from Work
It can be difficult to switch off from your work and maintain a healthy balance between work and life, especially if you are working remotely. Instant Offices has shared a few tips on how to unplug and rest properly during your vacation. These tips will help you to make the transition from your home office […]
The average pension of a job hopper is 16k PS more than that of other workers
According to new statistics, job hoppers, who change jobs frequently, have PS15 776 more in their pension pots than average workers. Wealthify’s research found that those who had changed jobs at least four times in the past 10 years, or 13% of UK residents, have PS105.538 in their retirement savings. The majority have PS89.762. The […]
Office mandates: ‘More about appearance than purpose
According to a study by the hiring platform Indeed, while 57 percent plan to bring staff back into the office in the UK in the next two-years, 44 percent confess that their in-office presence is more about making an appearance than achieving a specific purpose. In the survey of 1,500 office workers, 500 employers and […]
Third of UK employees use AI to “get ahead” at work
The younger employees, especially those between 18 and 29, are more likely than older workers to use AI in a covert manner, with 55 per cent admitting this. More than a quarter of employees in this age range (26%) said that they had used AI covertly “many times”. Only 14 percent of employees aged over […]
NHS launches consultation on the eradication of modern slavery
The Department of Health and Social Care has proposed new measures that will require public agencies procuring goods and/or services for the NHS, to identify and reduce risks of modern slavery. A public consult, launched today (21 Nov 2024), seeks views on government proposals aimed at preventing goods from being sourced by companies accused of […]
Carers UK demands a right to a week’s payed leave
Carers UK has urged the government to change legislation to allow working carers to take one week paid leave each year. After its research revealed that many employees could not afford to take leave to meet their obligations, the charity is asking ministers to extend carer’s statutory rights. The findings, released to coincide with Carers’ […]
Ford to cut 4,000 jobs across Europe
Ford will cut 4,000 jobs across Europe, including 800 in the UK. This is due to a decline in sales of electric vehicles (EVs). The carmaker is cutting its global headcount by 2.3% to create a “cost-competitive” structure. It employs 5,300 people in Britain, and 174,000 worldwide. The redundancies are expected to take place by […]
Returning to work is more about appearance than purpose
According to a new survey by Indeed, almost half of UK managers admit that returning to work is more about appearance. According to a survey, 44% of managers surveyed and 55% employees surveyed felt that asking their teams to return to work was more about maintaining appearances than about achieving a specific purpose. In spite […]