Employers call for industrial strategy to prioritise workforce skills and productivity
Employers in the UK are urging the government to prioritise workforce skills and productivity in its forthcoming 10-year industrial strategy, Invest 2035. According to a survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), there is widespread demand for policies that address skills gaps economic growth. Invest 2035, currently in consultation, is set to be finalised […]
Workplace Conflicts? How Dispute Resolution Lawyers keep businesses on track
Conflict is a part of every organisation’s daily operation. Some disagreements are resolved quickly while others can escalate and impact productivity and morale at work. In such situations, contacting professional dispute resolution solicitors is crucial to resolving the issue and maintaining a harmonious workplace. If you live in Surrey, then the dispute settlement solicitors in […]
What will corporate events look like in 2025?
Joe Gilliver, from Manchester’s Chameleon Agency, predicts the performance of the industry in the New Year. Live events and experimental marketing can be viewed as a luxury within a marketing budget. However, there are unquestionable commercial benefits that brands who embrace face-toface events will see in terms of employee retention and profitability. Live events increase […]
Winter energy costs are on the rise for offices
According to a new study, office businesses will see their monthly costs increase by an average of over PS580. The Energy Bills Insight, a project by SAS, a leader in data and AI, analysed ONS Data from over 1.7 million buildings owned by businesses to determine how much electricity and gas each sector consumed on […]
Women take 334% more sick days for childcare than men, according to a study
In 2023, new data revealed that women took more sick leave than men for childcare. The Sick Leave Reasoning Report, by Access People (part of The Access Group), gathered absence data for over 1,775 small- and medium-sized companies to track the rising causes of sickness absence. In 2023, childcare as a dependent was the leading […]
The construction industry is the least inclusive for women because of its lack of options in terms of workwear and the ‘unlivable’ maternity wage.
According to ONS data 1, the number of women working in construction, including electricians, plumbers and joiners as well as bricklayers and carpenters has decreased in the last year. It is not surprising that plumbing and electrical work are the industries with the lowest level of inclusion for women 2. The study was conducted by […]
Continua crescita dell’interesse per le competenze di IA nel 2025
Secondo il rapporto sulle tendenze tecnologiche di O’Reilly, le competenze AI saranno la forza trainante dell’apprendimento e dello sviluppo nel 2019. La piattaforma di apprendimento per professionisti del settore tecnologico ha analizzato i dati relativi all’anno 2024 per prevedere come i dipartimenti L&D potrebbero prepararsi a soddisfare le esigenze di competenze del prossimo anno. Ha […]
Navigating Inclusion: Experts Share 6 Useful Tips On How Businesses Can Create Neurodivergent-Friendly Offices
According to the National Library of Medicine (NLM), around 15-20% of global population exhibit some form of neurodiversity. It is therefore important to design offices that embrace inclusion and Neurodiversity. It’s not just about well-being when you tailor the environment to accommodate different cognitive perspectives: “The workplace is an eclectic mix of people with different […]
Research shows that Gen Z workers are less likely to leave their jobs if they know their bosses will support a good cause.
According to a new study by the Charities Aid Foundation, only one out of four UK businesses give to charity. However, 63% younger workers (16-24 years old) say they will be more loyal to their employer if they donate to charity. Over half of employees (54%) say that being employed by an employer who supports […]
Generative AI can transform workplace diversity
Seramount, a talent services company, has released a report entitled ” Leverage GaI to Diversify Your Talent“. This report highlights the intersection between technology and workplace diversity. This research sheds some light on the way generative AI (GAI), which is a form of artificial intelligence, has the potential to revolutionize hiring and recruiting practices for […]