Employment Rights Bill is vital to gender equality
According to the TUC, the Employment Rights Bill is crucial for equal pay and women’s rights in the UK. According to the union group, which made a comment on Fawcett Society Equal Pay Day (20 Nov), the new policies of the government will help to reduce the wage gap between men and women. Paul Nowak, […]
Retaining Workforce: Reduce bias and be inclusive
The term ‘The Great Resignation,’ which was coined in 2021, became synonymous with the large number of people who left their jobs all over the world. This included many employees from groups that were not well-recognized. Even today, the most common reasons for resignation include: Work environments hostile Lack of career advancement opportunities and Workplace […]
Retailers warn of a PS7bn budgetary burden
Retailers wrote to the chancellor, warning about the impact of an extra PS7bn they will face in the coming year due to the budget. Amazon UK, Tesco Next, Asda and other major UK retailers, such as Tesco, Next, and Asda say that the “cumulative impact” of the Rachel Reeves’ October announcements would have a negative […]
Workers turn to buckets and bags as a substitute for toilets
A new study shows that workers are forced to use buckets, buckets, bags and bottles due to the lack of toilet facilities. The TUC released a report to coincide with World Toilet Day (19 November) that revealed nearly three-fifths of workers (57.8%), do not have access to lavatories whenever they need them. The survey found […]
Was Kamala Harris the victim of the Glass Cliff?
Donald Trump dominated Vice-President Kamala Harris during this week’s elections, winning both the popular vote and electoral college. This is a classic example of the glass cliff where a company or in this case a political party sends in a woman to take the fall. It is important to note that I do not believe […]
Special Episode: Skilled thinking: An Interview with Chris Butt CEO and Founder, Cognisess and Yondur
Ever wondered what your career would have been like if it had turned out differently? Do you have a clear idea of the roles that your employees play? Or do you prefer to see individuals who can be flexible and adaptable within your organization? Chris Butt CEO & Founder Cognisess wants to make it easy […]
Expert Reveals how AI could be used to discriminate against older workers
In the UK, 48% of recruitment agencies use AI technology AI could be biased against older candidates 75% recruiters use an Application Tracking System to evaluate applicants A recruiter on average will read 250 CVs per job posting. The cover letter of an applicant is only 17% likely to be read. Due to the increase […]
Report reveals that UK employees will see their wages rise faster than inflation in the UK for the first since the pandemic.
The sharp increase in cost of living over the previous years has continued to affect individuals and businesses. In light of this, companies may find it difficult to budget for salaries in 2025. The UK-based consultancy 3R Strategy, which specializes in pay and rewards, has released its 4th Global Salary Planning Report to provide companies […]
How important is a sociable workplace to Gen Z? New survey reveals what’s top of their list
How important is a sociable workplace to Gen Z? New survey reveals what’s top of their list The return to office debate continues, with Amazon being the latest company to return back to the office five days a week as it ends its hybrid work policy Office furniture experts at Slouch have surveyed Brits to […]
Professionals with a working-class background may face obstacles to their career and salary advancement
According to a Robert Walters study, socio-economic status has a significant impact on career satisfaction and advancement of UK white-collar workers. The socio-economic background of a professional has a greater impact on their career progression, tenure, and salary than any other diversity factor. Working-class professionals are less satisfied with their career and compensation than those […]