Survey: Most business leaders believe that the US withdrawal on DEI will impact UK policy
The majority of senior HR professionals and C-suite executives in the UK are expecting the rapid retreat in diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes from the US will influence the UK workplace. Occupational Health Assessment conducted a survey earlier this week of 140 UK employers and found that almost 70% (69%) believed the policy changes under […]
Storm Eowyn: five common questions from employers about severe weather
What are the employers’ responsibilities if their staff can’t get to work due to Storm Eowyn? We answer five questions about severe weather, in light of the Met Office’s rare red warning. 1. Do I need to pay my employees who are unable to get to work due to severe weather? PROF You do not […]
Use data to measure the effectiveness of your employee programmes
Since the early 1900s, organizations have used a wide range of performance management tools to boost employee productivity and engagement. These include everything from performance reviews and surveys to OKRs and goals. Many companies don’t track the effectiveness of their people programs, despite years of expectations from corporates that managers implement them. They lack a […]
What impact the AI takeover has on students’ educational and career paths
According to a new study conducted by Currys, the UK’s university course enrollments have changed due to artificial intelligence (AI). The data analysis revealed that AI-related courses enrolled in increased by 453% between 2017/2018 and the 2022/2023 academic year. More universities are now offering these programmes. In addition, the research noted that AI is playing […]
Luke Shipley: Balancing risk and return to work mandates
Is 2025 going to be the year that we stop hybrid working and go back to work full-time? Santander would have you believe so. PwC and Amazon, Lloyds Bank JP Morgan and WPP, all large companies, implemented Return-to-Office mandates in the past few months. There are both proponents and opponents of RTO mandates. Proponents argue […]
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Lower pay awards on offer in 2025 as NI costs rise
Most organisations are expecting salary rises to be lower in 2025, with increases to employers’ national insurance likely to impact pay awards. A new survey from Incomes Data Research (IDR) explored pay intentions for this year and found that four in five employers anticipate smaller pay rises compared to 2024. A further 16% of those […]
How to reverse Gen Z’s trend of “conscious unbossing”
Are you Gen Z employees reluctant or unwilling to take on the role of middle managers? You could be falling prey to the “conscious unbossing” trend. In contrast to previous generations, young professionals are increasingly rejecting traditional management roles. According to by recruitment company Robert Walters more than half of Gen Z professionals (52%) in […]
New data shows that the average advertised salary is above PS40k
According to Adzuna’s latest data, the average salary advertised in the UK is now over PS40,000. According to the UK Job Market Report, the average salary in December 2024 was PS40.623, an increase of just over 1.5% from the previous month. This is the highest ever recorded. Adzuna reported that salaries in December 2024 will […]
How the increasing fees for UK sponsor licences may affect the hiring process for foreign specialists?
Organisations that want to be able to hire overseas skilled workers must pay the UK sponsor licence fees. The UK Sponsor Licence is issued by the Home Office to companies to help the UK government keep track of how many skilled workers enter the country. It also ensures that businesses comply with immigration laws. Not […]