Keep Britain Working Review: ‘Opportunity for a reset’ in workforce health
A leading think tank has stated that the government’s Review of Keep Britain Working offers an “opportunity for a national reset” on workforce health. The Work Foundation said that the review will have to acknowledge the fact that supporting employers in order to keep Britain employed “will not come at no cost”. The review is […]
Iceland Foods offers jobs to low-risk offenders
Iceland Foods executives have suggested that offenders who face short prison sentences could be offered a job instead. Iceland’s chief executive Richard Walker, and Paul Cowley the director of rehabilitation have written Lord Timpson the minister for prisons and probation, and reducing reoffending to propose the scheme. As part of a sentence with a suspension, […]
Sale of WHSmith could threaten jobs on high-street
WHSmith confirmed that it is looking for a buyer to take over its high-street shops, which may put the staff of its 500 stores at risk of being laid off. The retailer will focus on its travel branches at airports, train stations, and hospitals that currently generate about three quarters of its PS1.9bn revenue annually […]
Employee retention is at risk due to a lack of policies on infertility
The Chartered Management Institute has advised employers that they could lose talented staff if policies regarding infertility are not implemented. CMI’s warning follows a recent study by Totaljobs & The Fawcett Society that revealed 1 in 5 employees left their jobs because of poor treatment by employers due to fertility issues. Infertility affects 3.5 million […]
What lies candidates tell on their CVs and why they do it
In the UK, job seekers are increasingly embellishing their CVs in order to match changing job requirements. This is especially true for software and AI skills. According to a recent survey conducted by Capital on Tap, as technology continues to transform the workplace, more candidates are fabricating details in order to appear qualified and competitive. […]
Charity warns women of the’stark’ outlook for those seeking employment
In a recent report by the UK-based women’s charity Smart Works, a new report sheds light on barriers that women face in their quest for employment. Smart Works Unemployment Index gathered insights from 4912 unemployed females across the country and found that women were less likely to be employed than in the previous three years. […]
Priorities for AI-driven workforce reshaping: Leadership and sales training
According to Lepaya’s State of Skills Report 2025 , businesses across Europe are increasing their emphasis on sales and leadership training in order to adapt to AI’s growing influence and changing market conditions. Based on the input of hundreds of organisations, this report highlights important shifts in priorities for workforce training as companies prepare to […]
Harland & Wolff Buyout Saves More Than 1,000 Jobs
Following the takeover by Harland & Wolff, more than 1,000 jobs were saved. Navantia, a rival company owned by the Spanish government, has acquired four Harland & Wolff sites: in Belfast, Appledore (Devon), Methil (Fife) and Arnish, on Lewis’ Isle. This follows the insolvency of last September when it announced that it was going to […]
Sandwich carers: the hidden struggles that are often not visible
Employers should consider how to best support’sandwich carer’ workers who are juggling childcare and eldercare. Many people in the workforce today have to balance eldercare with childcare. While we may celebrate milestones like a child’s very first day of school, the demands on caregivers to support ageing relatives are often not discussed. Silence has a […]
Two-thirds of workers trust AI to make work decisions
A CIPD survey found that almost two thirds of respondents (63%) would trust artificial intelligence in making important decisions at work. A survey of over 2,000 employees by the HR body revealed that 35% of respondents were less confident and would not trust AI to make important decisions, but instead prefer to use their own […]