Rolls-Royce to gain more jobs after MoD approves submarine deal
Rolls-Royce, the engineering giant, has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence. The deal will create 1,000 new jobs and protect 4,000 others. The PS9bn deal will see the company produce nuclear submarine reactors to be used by the Royal Navy. According to the government’s statement, the arrangement will “generate greater efficiency, allow for […]
Eight out of ten employers believe they play a key role in returning to work
According to a recent study by insurer Aviva, more than eight in ten employers (82%) believe they are important in helping their employees return to the workplace after illness. A poll of 504 employers found that 74% felt that their organisation was good at helping employees return to work after illness. This research comes as […]
O.C. Tanner Launches AI Tools to Improve Recognition Giving and Reduce ‘Flight Risk’
Employee recognition expert, O.C. Tanner, has launched ‘Culture Intelligence’ – a suite of AI-enabled tools to elevate the quality and impact of recognition giving, and to reduce staff turnover due to colleagues feeling unappreciated. http://www.octanner.com “Our smart AI tools are focused on improving the quality and delivery of recognition while effectively connecting the dots between […]
Enough of the Doom & Gloom – It’s Time to Get Excited About Leadership in 2025
2025 will be a big year for businesses, so enough of the doom and gloom, Kate Woodward, Client Success Director at Full Potential Group, discusses this year’s key growth opportunities for leaders. Winston Churchill is often attributed with the quote, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” His context was post-WWII, where he saw […]
I4cp Report: Global workforces are unprepared for AI revolution and businesses may fall behind.
According to a study of companies around the globe, the majority of organizations are not equipped to guide their employees through the rapid adoption and use of artificial intelligence technologies. According to the study 79% of companies report that their workforces are not prepared to use GenAI effectively. Experts warn that this gap in readiness […]
Employers are cracking down on unpaid internships
The majority of employers are in favor of cracking down on unpaid or low-paid internships, as a new study suggests that there is a growing divide between classes when it comes to accessing these schemes. According to a study conducted by the Sutton Trust, a social mobility charity, nearly two-thirds (38%) of respondents believe that […]
Expected to continue decline in pay awards through 2025
Brightmine, a provider of HR insights, has released new data that shows an increase in average pay for the fourth quarter of 2024. This is a continuation of the downward trend that began earlier this year. Based on 12 pay awards that covered around 3,000 UK workers, the analysis shows that most of the deals […]
Researchers find that ‘job-hoppers’ make 31% more money than the average worker
According to a new study by Wealthify, workers who change jobs frequently earn higher salaries and have larger pension pots than their counterparts that stay in the same role for a longer period of time. According to the study, which included 4,000 UK adults and surveyed them, individuals who had changed jobs at least four […]
Management training in 2025 – Two out of five employees are unsure about their managers’ capabilities
Unmind’s latest research reveals some interesting insights on management training. Over three quarters (79%) feel that they do not have enough skills training and 74% say that they need training specifically to support mental health of employees. This skills gap affects employee engagement and wellbeing. It also impacts organisational performance. Two in five employees are […]
LinkedIn is accused of using data from users to train AI in the US
LinkedIn is accused of sharing private messages between users and other companies in order to train artificial-intelligence models. A US lawsuit filed by LinkedIn Premium users claims that the social media giant introduced a privacy setting in August 2024, which automatically opted users into a programme that allows third parties to use personal data for […]