Black and disabled workers seek flexible jobs in record number
New data from Flexa’s latest Work Index reveals that Black and disabled workers sought flexible jobs at record levels in 2024. The analysis, based on over 25,000 job adverts and more than 60,000 job seekers, highlights key employment trends shaping 2025. The number of Black, African and Caribbean flexible job seekers nearly tripled over the […]
Building a better workplace: How insulation supports productivity and employee well-being
The workplace is much more than a physical area. It’s a place where employees can engage, innovate and contribute to the success of a business. The physical environment is often overlooked by businesses as they invest in innovative technologies, flexible working arrangements and wellness programs. Insulation is a critical component of the environment, as it […]
KPMG Partners Earn Record Pay
KPMG UK partners are set to receive a record-breaking pay of PS816,000, following a 11% rise in profits before tax. Cost-cutting measures by the Big Four company boosted profits, after it reported revenue growth of only 1% in the year up to September 2024. The business has said that it has promoted around 1,000 students […]
BMA employees ready to strike for pay
The British Medical Association faces a walkout from some of its staff following allegations that advisers brought in under TUPE regulations were underpaid. The GMB, which represents workers, claims that the BMA refused to recognize their external service length, resulting in them being placed into lower pay bands. Around 40 advisers have been involved in […]
Capita workers go on strike in Manchester and Glasgow
Capita workers have started a strike in protest of their employer’s refusal for them to negotiate a wage award for 2024. The industrial action is scheduled until the 5th February. Workers were due to receive a pay award for 2024 in April. Unite union claims that Capita delayed the annual salary talks, promising to give […]
Black and disabled job seekers looking for flexibility reaches record high
According to a recent analysis, the number of black workers and disabled people looking for flexible work reached record highs last year. Flexa, a platform for the future of work, conducted a study that revealed the number of black, African, and Caribbean people who sought flexible roles nearly tripled from 5% to 14% between January […]
Le considerazioni di Bruce Daisley sulle tendenze della cultura del lavoro nel 2025
A quali tendenze della cultura del lavoro nel 2025 dobbiamo prestare attenzione? Ci sono innumerevoli rapporti di previsione e blog in circolazione, troppi per essere digeriti. Abbiamo quindi chiesto all’esperto di cultura, Bruce Daisley, di aiutarci a individuare le tendenze più importanti per l’ambiente di lavoro. Innanzitutto, qualche informazione su Bruce… Bruce Daisley è considerato […]
Use video to communicate workplace values.
It is impossible to overstate the importance of strong company values in the business world. These values form the foundation of a company’s culture, drive its strategies and nurture its relationships with both employees and customers. Many organisations struggle to communicate these values effectively, despite their importance. To effectively communicate these core beliefs, you need […]
New framework for reducing organisational bias introduced in new study
In a new study, co-authored by London School of Economics (LSE), King’s College London, and Bayes Business School, a framework has been introduced to help organizations mitigate cognitive biases when making decisions. Dr Barbara Fasolo, of the LSE Department of Management’s Department of Management along with Professor Irene Scopelliti, and Dr Claire Heard, led the […]
No one sets a world record in a practice
I am a teacher of improv comedy. There’s no HR in the improv classes. This story is not about improv leadership development. My favorite class is Monday: the final performance. The classes last 4 weeks and we allow 30 minutes for friends and families to come and watch the students perform. I have been teaching […]