What is HR’s role when it comes to ethical AI adoption
AI can boost productivity and economic growth. If used responsibly, it can also make work more meaningful. We’re not always conscious of AI in the technologies we use. Hayfa Mohdzaini explores the role of HR professionals in understanding AI’s presence and potential, as well as the ethical use of AI at work. A CIPD/HiBob survey […]
The business cost of DEI fatigue: Why leaders can’t afford to give up on workplace diversity
Are we facing the end of the DEI gold-rush, the start of DEI fatigue, or some other new label people can argue about at the cost of ignoring business risks? Whatever we call it, organisations that rollback on their DEI commitments, as is happening in the US with the likes of Meta and Amazon, will […]
Citigroup confirms that hybrid working is possible.
The boss of Citigroup has confirmed that employees can work remotely for two days per week. This confirms the bank’s long-term commitment to hybrid working. Financial Times reported that Chief Executive Jane Fraser informed managing directors during a quarterly conference call that the US Bank would continue to follow its hybrid working policy. Her decision […]
Welsh Fire Services accused of bullying and harassment
Two investigations into the workplace culture of Welsh Fire and Rescue Services have revealed evidence of bullying and harassment. The report, released today, revealed that those who participated in triathlons with senior leaders of the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service were more likely than others to be promoted. Bullying and harassment was […]
ONS: Compulsory responses to the Labour Force Survey are an “option”.
Top UK statistician suggests that making participation in the Labour Force Survey compulsory could be a way to improve response rates. Sir Ian Diamond, National Statistician of Australia, spoke at the Treasury Select Committee on 4 February. He said that requiring participation, as it is in Australia, was “a delicate balance, but one that might […]
UK workers resist RTO policies, with Millennials most likely to ‘disregard’ them
As companies such as Boots, JD Sports and Santander enforce return-to-office (RTO) policies, many employees are resisting the shift. A new survey from CV writing service TopCV found that a significant number of remote workers are unwilling to give up the flexibility they have become accustomed to since the pandemic. The survey, conducted among 1,000 […]
Bruce Daisley’s takeaways on 2025 workplace culture trends
Which 2025 workplace culture trends should we pay attention to? There are countless forecasting reports and blogs out there – too many to digest. So, we’ve asked the expert on all things culture, Bruce Daisley, to help us flag the workplace trends that matter. First, a little more about Bruce… Bruce Daisley has become regarded […]
BBC apologizes for not dealing with Russell Brand’s behavior
The BBC issued an apology for staff who felt they couldn’t speak up about concerns regarding Russell Brand’s behavior because he was viewed as too influential. Peter Johnston, the BBC’s director of editorial reviews and complaints, said Thursday that he investigated eight complaints against Brand. Only one of eight complaints was made formally. Two of […]
Increase in the number of people who identify as gay or bisexual
According to the Office for National Statistics, the proportion of young people who identify as lesbian, homosexual or bisexual has doubled in recent years. Campaigners call this a “wake-up” call. The figures show that about one in ten (16-24 year olds) (715,000 or 10,4%) identify themselves as LGB. In 2018, only 310,000 people identified themselves […]
Alan Sugar tells his employees to ‘get back their bums’
Lord Alan Sugar called on workers to return to work, stressing the importance of face-to-face interaction for learning and growth. The Apprentice, a businessman with an estimated wealth of over PS1bn (£1.2bn), has joined the debate on remote working. He insists that office attendance is best for professional advancement. He said, “They have to get […]