UK employers continue to reduce salary budgets
According to a new WTW study, UK employers will continue to reduce their salary budgets in the coming year. The data shows that the budgets allocated to organisations for wage increases have decreased by nearly half (48%), with an average of 4.3% in 2024 and 3.9% in 2025. According to the latest Salary Budgeting Report […]
Isle of Wight wind turbine manufacturer cuts 300 jobs
Vestas, a leading employer on the Isle of Wight, announced that it would be cutting 300 jobs from its island-based factory. The change in demand for blades is the reason behind the job losses. Vestas is a Danish company with global operations that will switch from offshore blades to blades for onshore use, which only […]
Met Police Staff Vote to Strike over Office Return
The Metropolitan Police Staff voted to strike over plans that would force them to return to work for 3 to 5 days per week. This new policy requires that employees attend their workplace between 60% and 100% depending on where they are located, affects around 2,400 workers. Members voted overwhelmingly in favor of industrial action […]
Seven out of ten companies report an increase in employee demand for wellness benefits over the past year
Seven in ten (71%) employers say they have seen increased employee demand for wellbeing benefits over the past year, reveals new research from employee benefits technology provider, Zest. Three quarters (76%) of HR leaders say their organisation has increased investment in wellbeing benefits over the past 12 months and the same proportion (75%) say their […]
How to create high-performance teams without burnout
Tech startups that have high-calibre investors with a global perspective are constantly faced with make-or-break situations. Every link of the chain, from implementing technology to recruiting; building brand awareness and increasing customer acquisition is under pressure. Always, there are big issues and often urgent and unexpected problems that need to be resolved. It is the […]
How to organize a Christmas party for your company
Lawyers warn that business owners should be cautious as the office party season nears. It is a great time to relax at work and have some fun. This is a great time to let a company culture flourish, for teams to bond, and for everyone to get in the Christmas spirit. The blurring of the […]
Culture Amp data shows that nearly one quarter of UK workers intend to leave their jobs by 2025.
Nearly a quarter (23%) of UK workers plan to quit their job in the near future – an increase of 3 percent from 2023. Another 13 percent do not plan to work for their employer long-term, up until 2026. The research conducted by Culture Amp (an employee experience provider) on employee attrition is based on […]
He’s Making a List, He’s Checking it Twice… Like Santa Most Workers Won’t Switch off this Christmas
He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice… Like Santa, most workers won’t switch off this Christmas 4 out of 5 people work in their own time Half have changed or cancelled a day off due to work 68% check emails in their own time 1 in 10 lose holiday entitlement December 2024: As the […]
Gen Z is most interested in jobs that offer a four-day week
According to a survey by Development Beyond Learning in partnership with Thred Media, 93 percent Gen Z respondents consider a four-day week as an important factor in job attraction. The survey of 200 participants shows that a younger generation is eager to change workplace norms. This includes mental health, productivity and finding a better balance […]
The importance of a balanced headspace for employee performance
A new global study by Fauna, in partnership with CultureCon, has revealed the pressing need for better work-life balance and empowerment among employees worldwide, as they struggle with inadequate headspace and work-life balance. The WorkPossible survey gathered insights from 5,411 employees across five continents. According to the results, almost six in ten employees (59%) identified […]