One third of NHS doctors are exhausted, putting patient safety at risk
According to a new report, a third of NHS doctors (35%), are so fatigued that they cannot treat their patients. The Medical Defence Union (MDU), a union of 500 doctors, found that long hours, shortages in staff and cover and an escalating demand, as the NHS struggles to deal with the backlog following the pandemic, […]
Endometriosis is a subject that many people understand, but it’s still taboo at work.
Research has shown that while more men and women are aware of the endometriosis challenges faced by women, it is still a taboo subject in many workplaces. The charity Endometriosis UK published a study to coincide with the month of March, which is Endometriosis Action Month. It concluded that almost two thirds (65% of people) […]
Reports suggest that Asda executives will not receive their annual bonuses.
After its market share shrank, Asda’s supermarket chain will not be paying bonuses to more than 10,000 managers this year. Asda’s Christmas performance was the worst in 10 years. Its market share dropped from 13,7% to 12,6%. The annual report is expected to be released at the end this month. The Telegraph reports that Asda […]
New study warns that half of adult global population will be overweight or obese by 2050.
More than half of adults globally and a third of children and adolescents will be overweight or experiencing obesity by 2050, according to a shocking new prediction. The forecast, published in The Lancet, suggests global obesity rates have more than doubled in the past three decades with this trend, if it continues, set to pose […]
The very weird end of reporting Beneficial Ownership (BOI).
Who is the owner of that business? Any business should have no problem answering this question. All employees should know who their “big boss” really is. Why did companies refuse to provide the beneficial ownership information (BOI), as required by the U.S. Corporate Tax Transparency Act, in the first place? Why did the screeching stop […]
Leadership and Burnout Culture
Today, leadership is more than just meeting quarterly goals. It’s about shaping the future of a business and its people in a challenging environment. There are large gaps between what leaders require and what development organizations provide. According to DDI’s Europe Leadership Report, 2025, leaders recognize the need for future-focused skills yet are not receiving […]
Sustainable Business Practices for the Future of Work
A quiet revolution is taking place. The energy of change is resonating in offices, boardrooms are ringing with new priorities and workers, whether remote, hybrid or on-site, grapple with a changing landscape. Sustainability is no longer a niche issue. It has become a business imperative. What does this mean for future work? Green Economy and […]
Government extends sick pay to 1.3 million low-paid workers
The UK Government has announced a significant change to statutory sick pay (SSP), extending coverage to around 1.3 million low-paid workers. Under the new policy, employees earning less than £123 per week will receive 80 percent of their salary from the first day of sickness. Currently, these workers are not entitled to any SSP, while […]
How long is too long? Lengthy job applications cost employers talent
Employers struggling to find skilled workers may be driving candidates away with lengthy and complex application processes, according to a new report from Totaljobs. The Hiring Trends Index, which surveyed 1,000 UK hiring decision-makers and 3,000 workers, found that candidates are spending an average of 42 minutes on each application – just short of the […]
Thousands of companies ‘yet to report gender pay gap data’ as deadline approaches
With a month remaining until the 4 April Gender Pay Gap (GPG) reporting deadline, nearly 9,000 companies have yet to submit their data, according to analysis by Isio. While the proportion of late submissions has declined in recent years, 9 percent of companies still missed the deadline last year, down from 14 percent in 2020/21. […]