Change fatigue is a major barrier to communication and HR success in 2025
According to Gallagher’s Employee Communications Report 2025, change fatigue is one of five major barriers to success that HR and communication leaders face. According to the report which surveyed more than 2,000 professionals in 55 countries, 44 percent of HR managers see change fatigue as one of their biggest challenges for 2025. According to the […]
Technology and generational needs to shape future workplaces
Workplace technology and shifting generational expectations will play a key role in defining office environments in 2025, according to Envoy’s newly released 2025 Workplace Predictions report. The study, based on responses from nearly 500 executives across IT, HR, facilities, and workplace management, highlights emerging trends and innovations that will impact the future of work. Larry […]
Research reveals top concerns for UK job seekers
It is no mystery that job interviews can be stressful: the sense of anxiety that often comes with being under scrutiny – and the need to secure work – is something most job seekers struggle with. Recent research from SEFE, a specialist in energy trading employment, has identified key concerns among UK job seekers – […]
Technology and generational needs to shape future workplaces
According to Envoy’s new report, 2025 Workplace Predictions, workplace technology and changing generational expectations will be key factors in the office environment in 2025. This study, which is based on the responses of nearly 500 senior executives in IT, HR and workplace management, highlights new trends and innovations that are likely to impact the future. […]
Female representation on FTSE 100 boards rises to 43%
Female representation on FTSE 100 boards has increased to 43.4% – equating to 1,275 roles – as British businesses drive gender equality. According to new government-backed research released today (25 February), women now hold 6,473 or 35% of leadership positions at FTSE 350 firms. The FTSE Women Leaders Review 2025, sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group […]
Civil servants claim that three days of office work reduces productivity
A survey of civil servants’ hybrid working arrangements has shown that almost two-thirds believe having to work at least three days in the office per week is damaging productivity. A report by the FDA, the union for managers and professionals in public service, found that the government’s 60% office attendance mandate has failed to deliver […]
Top UK Job Seekers’ Concerns revealed by Research
SEFE’s research, which specializes in energy trading employment and interview preparation, revealed that UK job seekers are concerned about salary negotiations, career decisions, and the preparation for interviews. Findings reveal that many job-seekers prioritize making a good first impression. Each month, there are 2,400 searches for “What to ask during an interview”, “What to wear […]
Students without graduate jobs could be forced out of the UK
Deportation could be imposed on international students who fail to secure a graduate job within two years after completing university. In an effort to combat the rising number of migrants in the UK, the government is expected to release a white paper on immigration that will include proposals forcing overseas students to leave if they […]
Starbucks cuts 1,100 jobs worldwide
Starbucks announced the elimination of 1,100 jobs worldwide as part of its efforts to improve efficiency and streamline its organizational structure. In a letter sent to its employees, the Seattle-based coffee company revealed that it would be laying off around 7% of their worldwide workforce. Brian Niccol, the new CEO and chairman of the board, […]
In two years, the number of menopause-related claims at tribunals has tripled.
A new analysis shows that the number of employment tribunal claims related to menopause has tripled in just two years. HM Courts & Tribunal Service data showed that 64 cases cited menopause by 2022 compared to 204 the previous year. Nockolds, a law firm, found that these claims included disability, age, sex, and sexist discrimination. […]