In the face of rising costs, charities expect to reduce their headcount
Approximately two-thirds (80%) of charities are looking at cost-saving measures. The Charity Finance Group (CFG), a non-profit organization, found that more than one third (67%) of respondents expect to cancel expansion plans, such as hiring new staff or introducing new service. Two out of five (40%) say they are likely to cancel their expansion plans. […]
Employers in the UK are looking to increase their office work to improve engagement
UK employers push for more in-office presence, largely because they believe it will boost engagement at work. WTW’s research found that three out of five companies (60%) across a variety of industries had implemented a policy requiring employees to be at work for a certain number of days each week. Flexible Work Models, a survey […]
Airbus will cut nearly 500 UK jobs, and 5% of the global workforce
Airbus will cut 477 jobs in Britain and 2,000 worldwide by mid-2026. This represents 5% of the total workforce. Aeronautics and Space Company is cutting costs to reduce its losses, despite a rise in sales. The majority of job cuts will occur in the space division. 1,128 jobs will be eliminated, and 618 from the […]
Finding the right balance is becoming increasingly important for HR and legal coordination
Lindsay Gallard – Chief People Officer of Six degrees explains the importance of HR working closely with legal advisors as it faces the challenges posed by the Employment Rights Bill. It’s easy to overstate the scope and ambition of the government’s Employment Rights Bill, which contains around 30 measures designed to increase worker protection and […]
Sam Grice: Take stock of your employee support during Grief Awareness Week
Loss is a personal experience which can bring our lives to an abrupt halt, both emotionally and physically. As employers, we must understand how to help our employees navigate these difficult moments with compassion and clarity so that they can focus on the things that really matter. In 2016, when my mum suddenly died, I […]
It’s OK to say “Merry Christmas” at work. Just Don’t Say This
It is OK to say, ” Happy Christmas“, at work. It’s okay to decorate a Christmas tree. It’s okay to hold a Secret Santa or a Gingerbread House Building Contest, or Unsightly Christmas Sweater Day. You can do all of these things, but it’s not okay unless your entire office celebrates the Christmas holiday. About […]
GRiD: Employers are reporting a higher proportion of disabled employees.
According to GRiD’s research 1, there has been a significant rise in employers reporting on the percentage of their employees with disabilities. In 2023, just half of employers (50%) said they collected information about the number of disabled employees in their workforce. This has increased to 71% by 2024. The increase in the number of […]
Moving and shaking: Lloyd’s, YPO appointments and more
The winter 2024 roundup of movers-and-shakers includes important appointments at Lloyd’s of London and Nottingham Building Society. Joanne Grigg is a YPO YPO is one of the UK’s largest public sector purchasing organisations. Joanne Grigg has been appointed as its head for HR and people services. Grigg has over 35 years of experience in strategic […]
i4cp – 2025 Priorities & Predictions
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Gen Z submitting twice as many job applications as older workers
Gen Z candidates are applying for an average of 24 positions before securing employment, twice the number submitted by Gen X (13) and Baby Boomers (11), according to new research from Totaljobs. Half of Gen Z respondents (52%) believe their age leads to assumptions of being less reliable or loyal. As a result, 56 percent […]