Al Bird: social mobility is the engine for sustainable UK economic growth
In order to drive economic prosperity, infrastructure, investment and innovation are often the focal points. Social mobility is one of the most powerful – yet overlooked – levers for transforming society. Social mobility is often presented as a moral imperative. However, its economic potential can be just as important. If people of all backgrounds have […]
Breast milk case won by health worker after PS5.50 lock is not fitted
A tribunal ruled that a healthcare support worker had been discriminated against on the basis sex by an NHS board after they failed to provide her with a private space to express breastmilk. The reserved judgement of the judge found Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board failed to provide adequate accommodations for the worker […]
Study finds that younger workers are more likely to experience burnout
In the past year, there has been a dramatic drop in the number of young workers willing to confide their stress or difficulties at work with more senior staff members. In the meantime, younger workers are more likely to take time off due to illness than older employees. Mental Health UK’s Burnout Report showed that […]
AI impact on learning teams is real
In 2025, learning professionals will have an extremely busy agenda. Business leaders want them to provide future skills and train employees in artificial intelligence. They also need to ensure that they are up-to-date with the latest training staff needs to perform their current roles. Fosway’s Digital Learning Realities Report for last year revealed that AI […]
Talks resume after the suspension of the Avanti Train Strikes
The Avanti West Coast Train staff has suspended their strike scheduled for the next two weekends to allow for discussions, which raises hopes that the planned weekend disruption may be cancelled. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union RMT announced that the two next Sunday strikes of onboard train managers will be cancelled in the hopes […]
Create a letter that stands out: creative approaches to applications
A standard application letter may not be sufficient to attract the attention of hiring managers today. A unique application that is engaging can help candidates stand out from other applicants who are vying for the exact same job. Candidates can make a lasting impression by showcasing their personality and qualifications through creative approaches. How to […]
Building a legacy of ethical values
Organizations are held to higher standards of ethics in today’s fast-changing corporate environment. Customers, employees, and stakeholders all expect that businesses operate with respect, integrity, and transparency. Ethics and compliance officers are crucial in meeting expectations. They promote a culture that encourages accountability and ethical behavior throughout the organization. It is impossible to overstate the […]
What can we expect in 2025?
When everyone was freaking about a Trump upset the day after 2016, I wrote this. Look, the adrenaline is pumping! It was a shock. Tomorrow, everything will return to its blissful normality. You will go to work, have your coffee and get a phone call from the school saying that your child has just vomited […]
How can you tell if a partnership really exists?
What is the commonality between Taninahun and Wotton under Edge? The first is an idyllic small town nestled in the southern Cotswolds, while the second is a cluster of mud-brick huts covered in palm leaves or corrugated roofs located in the Barri Chiefdom in Sierra Leone. Rory’s Well is a charity that transforms modest funding […]
Debate over remote work as former Asda boss says it’s part ‘general decline’
The debate around remote and hybrid working continues to divide opinions as prominent business leaders voice concerns over its impact on productivity, while workers are reluctant to leave the flexibility it offers behind. Former Marks & Spencer and Asda boss Lord Rose has criticised remote work, calling it part of the UK’s “general decline”. Speaking […]