Black men are more likely to develop prostate cancer in the late stages.
A study suggests that black men are more likely to be diagnosed with stage 3 or stage 4 prostate cancer than white men. Prostate Cancer UK, a charity that analyses data from the National Prostate Cancer Audit, found that black men who are diagnosed later in life and receive a NICE-approved NHS treatment have fewer […]
Stressed out working parents
Working mothers are becoming more stressed, as the number who believe their employer supports family life is down by almost a third. Bright Horizons Community and Workplace Nursery, the provider of community and workplace childcare, has released the Modern Families Index for 2025. The survey, which surveyed 3,000 working parents annually, found that 29% felt […]
Met Police Inspector sacked for WhatsApp messages
The Metropolitan Black Police Association chairman was dismissed due to gross misconduct. He exchanged thousands of racist, misogynist and homophobic WhatsApp messages with his colleague. At a misconduct hearing held last week, Inspector Charles Ehikioya was accused of sending messages that were “disgraceful”. Inspector Ehikioya claimed that the messages had been “somehow planted with a […]
Why financial well-being will be a major focus in 2025
In 2025, financial wellbeing will regain its position at the forefront in workplace wellbeing strategies. The cost of living crisis has had a profound impact on the finances of employees. Employers will be asked to prioritize financial support in a way that resonates deeply with their employees. Money and mental health are linked in a […]
New initiative to put thousands of prisoners back to work
Leading business leaders, including those from Iceland, COOK, and Greggs will be at the forefront of a new initiative that aims to assist thousands of UK offenders to find stable employment. The goal is to reduce the reoffending rate. The initiative introduces Regional Employment Councils, building on the success achieved by prison Employment Advisory Boards, […]
Does Amazon and Meta’s rollback on diversity signal the end of DEI for DEI?
Meta and Amazon recently announced their plans to reduce diversity initiatives. Axios reported the memo to Meta’s employees to confirm that it had shifted its focus from DEI to other areas due to “a changing legal and policy environment”. Meta made this announcement shortly after it announced that it would be scrapping its independent fact […]
Talent Acquisition Software: Its Essential Role in Modern Recruitment
Recruitment is getting difficult. As market dynamics, candidate expectation, and competition changes, companies must look at recruitment in a broader context than simply filling positions. As the pressure increases, companies will be expected to use technology to solve their recruitment issues. talent acquisition software can completely transform your hiring process. Modern Recruitment: The Challenges Recruitment […]
Hybrid working: a new way to boost your sales.
The sales industry has been characterized by cramped offices, cold-call battles and the walk-and-talk pose. These are all old-fashioned, but still relevant, tropes from a time before covid. Successful business models today don’t depend on office culture, but they still need cultural norms to keep their employees engaged. Gartner says that companies that formalise policies […]
London’s financial job vacancies fall to their lowest level since 2020
London’s financial industry saw a sharp drop in job vacancies during the fourth quarter 2024. This is the lowest number since June 2020. Morgan McKinley’s London Employment Monitor shows that job postings have dropped by almost 20 percent in comparison to the previous quarter. A total of 3,664 positions were recorded. This represents a decline […]
The top reasons candidates avoid job searching
StandOut CV’s survey examines all factors that discourage applicants during the hiring process. This includes issues with job ads, interviewing practices, and the workplace culture. The fact that job postings only offer the minimum amount of annual leave is the most common grievance among applicants. 65,5 percent of respondents said this would discourage them from […]