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 […]
Positive employee wellbeing is linked to office attendance
The ideal number of days spent in the office is three or four. InfinitSpace, a flexible workspaces provider, found that employees who attend the office only one or two times per week are least likely to rate their health as “great” and “good”. Half (50%) of them report a good physical well-being while the same […]
Government to review visas for high-skilled workers
The UK government will publish an immigration white paper later this year that will review the current rules around recruiting high-skilled workers from overseas. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the plans at a breakfast event at the World Economic Forum in Davos today (22 January). She said: “We are going to look again at routes for […]
Employers will need to be aware of proactive wellbeing trends in 2025
New weight loss drugs, AI-driven neurodiversity support and health coaching are just some of the key trends that will drive a more proactive approach to wellbeing in 2025. 3,000 people a day now being assessed as unfit to work, in no small part due to underlying health conditions and soaring mental health issues. This means […]
A museum worker wins unfair dismissal claim on the basis of lack of formal warning
Unfair dismissal of a museum worker who posted typos on social media was found by a tribunal after her employer did not follow the performance policy. Anita Briggs was employed by National Museums Scotland and responsible for the creation of Facebook, LinkedIn, and X posts on behalf of her employer. She was fired after failing […]