What is the modern workplace? A social space, a classroom, a quiet place? What employees need and how companies are responding
by David Cluer, joint chief executive of MetSpace, a leading flexible office provider in central London Assumptions about the pandemic shifting where we work for the foreseeable future are increasingly being challenged. The struggle to revive on-site attendance and restore company culture to pre-pandemic levels is intensifying. High-profile crackdowns, such as those by Disney, Starbucks, […]
5 Top Tips to Develop Your Business’s AI Usage Policy
5 Top Tips to Develop Your Business’s AI Usage Policy By Jody Bailey, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Stack Overflow Generative AI (GenAI) tools have the potential to streamline operational processes, enhance productivity, and drive innovation and creativity within your organisation. To not utilise the game-changing technology would be foolish at best, and at worst, […]
39% of UK workers considering a new job in the next 12 months
39% of UK workers considering a new job in the next 12 months 59% of employees without flexibility plan to leave The annual What Workers Want survey by New Possible, a people insight platform, forecasts growing volatility in the UK labour market: 39% of employees say they’re likely to look for a new role in […]
Survey shows how ageist myths persist in UK workplaces
According to a new study by the Age Without Limits Campaign, a worrying number of people continue to believe ageist myths regarding older workers. The survey was commissioned by Centre for Ageing Better. It examines the negative assumptions about older employees’ adaptability, competency and value at work. Age Without Limits, which will launch in January […]
UK average advertised salary exceeds £40,000
In December 2024 the average advertised annual salary in the UK surpassed £40,000 for the first time, according to the latest UK Job Market Report from Adzuna. This marks a 7.15 percent increase compared to December 2023, when the average was £37,577. The rise in salaries reflects ongoing demand for skilled workers, even as employers […]
Make financial well-being a resolution for 2025
More than a quarter (25%) of UK-based Simmons & Simmons employees have signed up to try the Octopus Financial Planning service. A new partnership will assist employees in navigating life milestones such as buying a house or retiring. Octopus Money is a money advice brand that offers money planning and coaching to employees of the […]
Luca Saracino – Payroll Secrets – How to turn operational obstacles into business victories
Payroll appears to be seamless for many people, especially when they have implemented all the digital and automated solutions in their business. Many business leaders and their teams assume that the tech upgrades will solve all of their challenges. The truth is that the journey does not end here. Unseen obstacles may still hamper the […]
Henley: Leadership Futures – Building a People First Future
Henley’s report on Industry 5 will help you to understand the future of leadership! Learn how the next Industrial Revolution is changing the way businesses operate by combining cutting-edge technologies with a “human-first” approach. It’s not just about automation, but creating workplaces that foster wellbeing, adaptability and innovation. Discover how visionary leaders are using this […]
200 employers agree to permanent 4-day work week
According to the 4 Day Week Foundation, 200 UK companies have signed up for permanent four-day work weeks. The campaign group began its Second Research Pilot for a four-day work week in November. It said that the companies who have agreed to run a shorter working week without any pay loss employ more than 5, […]
As winter surge continues, it is important to offer NHS flu vaccines to those over 50.
As hospitals and workplaces struggle to deal with the flu and respiratory virus outbreaks this winter, a charity is calling for NHS flu vaccines to be made available to people aged 50-64 in England. Asthma + Lung UK, a charity that supports asthma and lung disease in the UK, is calling on Wes Streeting as […]