AI is a threat to two out of three white-collar jobs
The Institute for Public Policy Research has released a new report that examines the impact of generative AI on the UK workforce. It also calls for a clearer government directive on AI’s place in the workplace. According to an analysis of 22,000 white-collar jobs performed by workers, up to 70% of them could be replaced […]
Gitte De Brabander: Lessons from Belgium on strengthening employment rights
What can we learn from Belgium’s similar legislation as the UK Government implements a stronger worker protection with its new Employment Rights Bill? The Employment Rights Bill, which will be introduced in October 2024 by the UK Government, aims to bring flexibility for employees and employers, and ensure employment legislation that is “fit for a […]
Tinnitus at Work: Breaking the Silence
Tinnitus Week is here, and now’s the time to start a conversation. Tinnitus shouldn’t be a problem that anyone has to deal with alone, particularly at work. Simple changes can have a big impact on productivity, focus and well-being. Tinnitus is a problem that affects millions, but it’s largely hidden in the workplace. Many workers […]
Managers: Eight-step guide to having mental health conversations
Today is Day of Talk 2025 a national initiative to encourage mental health discussions. Today, managers are expected to provide their teams with guidance on work-related matters as well as help foster a mentally healthy culture in the workplace. Many managers are not prepared for these conversations and express concerns like: “What happens if I […]
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 […]