Microsoft says AI kills critical thinking–here’s what that means for you
I had to schedule two vet appointments for my cats this morning. Since I am an American living in Switzerland, I have to call on German. No problem. I’ve been living here for nearly 16 years, and I hold a B2 German Certificate. A B2 is, or should be, “I am able to interact with […]
A GP’s view on employee health
I cannot tell you how often, as a GP I have reviewed someone’s symptom, only to discover that it had progressed into a more severe issue due to the fact that they ignored it for too long. It’s moments like these that really highlight the importance of early intervention–something that isn’t always on the radar […]
The Great Employee Exodus: 70 percent of Brits want a new job
7 out of 10 UK employees want a change in employer. Pay (40%) is the top priority, followed by benefits (26%). Almost all employees (84%) have seen significant changes to their role in the last year Almost a quarter of employees (21%) said that their company had laid off workers London, 17th February, According to […]
AI improves work-life balance for 61% of business leaders
Tech.co’s 2025 Impact of Technology Report on the Workplace has revealed that AI revolutionizes work-life for business leaders. 61% of them say it’s improved their balance. AI and work-life balance AI-automated Tasks = More Time & Greater Productivity AI automating tasks can free up time for senior leaders of businesses to focus on more complex […]
UK Pay Awards at Lowest Level Since 2021
The median basic pay rise for the three months to the end of January 2025 stays at 3 percent – the second consecutive rolling quarter at this level. The new data from HR data and insights provider Brightmine shows a continued slowdown in pay growth, with 3 percent being the lowest median pay award recorded […]
Six out of ten young professionals say they want their employers to provide more financial assistance in order to pay for rising energy costs
According to a new study by employee benefits technology provider Zest, six out of ten employees between 18 and 34 are worried about the rising cost of energy this year. They are also asking for more help from their employers. Water UK announced recently that the average annual water bill in England and Wales for […]
UK’s highest HR salaries revealed
New data from the ONS shows a persistent wage gap between HR leaders based in the South and North of the UK, with those in London, the Southeast and Southwest of England earning more per hour than many of their counterparts across the rest of the country. Analysis of regional pay figures, by HR and […]
WEC calls for stronger legal protections against age discrimination
WEC (Women and Equalities Committee) warns that ageism is a problem in the UK. This includes the workplace. A new report urges stronger protections from age discrimination, and an integrated strategy across the Government to deal with the challenges posed by an ageing population. The report expresses concern that current laws, such as the Public […]
Sheila Flavell explains why ageism has no place in the workplace today
The issue of age discrimination at work is often overlooked. It manifests itself in biased hiring practices, limiting opportunities for older workers, or the assumption that younger workers would be better suited for a particular role. By ignoring older workers, companies risk losing a wealth experience, different perspectives and technical expertise. The knowledge and skills […]
CIPD releases guide on hiring refugees
The CIPD Trust published guidance to help employers and HR professionals recruit and retain refugees. The guide highlights relevant legislation, and organisations that have supported refugees in finding employment. The guide also looks at the benefits to businesses of hiring refugees. These include addressing skills gaps and shortages in the labour markets, creating diverse teams, […]