Only 4% of IT professionals in the public sector think that graduates are prepared for real-world positions
Two-fifths of respondents (40%) believe that there is also a skills gap in public sector IT Only 4% (out of the surveyed IT professionals in public sector) believe that graduates are prepared for real-world jobs. This is probably a major reason why 2/5 (40%) think there is a “significant” skills gap within the public sector […]
Since 2022, the number of employment tribunal cases citing menopause has’more than tripled’
Employment tribunal claims citing menopause have spiked from 64 in 2022 to 204 in 2024 – covering allegations of disability, sex and age discrimination, as well as constructive and unfair dismissal, according to a data analysis by law firm Nockolds. Nockolds attributes this rise to employers struggling with the expanding definition of disability under employment […]
One in three older employees ‘take time off for mental health’
Much has been said about younger generations’ attitudes towards mental health and their workplace – but new research highlights a growing mental health crisis among older employees, too. Workers aged 50 and over now make up a third (33%) of the UK workforce – and about one in three workers over 55 have taken time […]
What is your position in the list of best and worst industries for your health?
A study has shown the impact of different industries on health and well-being for workers. It highlights the best and the worst careers in terms of worker wellbeing. Phoenix Health & Safety conducted the research to determine how different industries affect workers’ physical and mental health, as well how they feel their job impacts their […]
Matt Paese explains why leaders struggle with confidence, and what lessons elite athletes can teach them
Business leaders have faced many challenges in the last few years. The last few years have been challenging for business leaders. Leaders face a great deal of pressure to improve productivity and efficiency by implementing AI solutions, while also addressing the challenges posed by the technology in terms of human resources, security and culture. In […]
Professor unfairly dismissed from Edinburgh awarded £1m
After a 13-year court battle, an engineering professor unfairly fired by the University of Edinburgh was awarded more than PS1,000,000. In 2017, the Edinburgh Employment Tribunal ruled that Professor Sheikholeslami had a valid claim for unfair dismissal because her university failed to follow correct procedures or consider reasonable alternatives before terminating their employment. The panel […]
Three out of four UK employers will cut pay increases
As a result, a third of UK employers intend to cut pay increases in 2025. This is due to the increased costs of employment announced in the budget of last year. Towers Watson’s National Insurance Pulse Survey conducted in the first half February 2025 shows that the salary budget for those who have reduced their […]
Foxtons employees accuse company of culture of harassment
Foxtons, a London-based estate agent, has encouraged staff to speak out amid claims that junior employees have been subjected to sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior. Bloomberg conducted an investigative report on employees who have complained of being groped by directors or receiving suggestive messages from them. They also reported racist remarks and drunken driving. A […]
Apple may give in to anti DEI orders
Apple CEO Tim Cook hinted at a possible change in the company’s stance regarding diversity and inclusion, following a series of anti-DEI directives from US President Donald Trump. The company’s shareholders rejected a proposal last month that would have meant the end of policies like inclusive hiring practices. Cook acknowledged that Cook’s tech giant will […]
Civil service boss: ‘About right’ for a three-day tenure
Sir Chris Wormald has said that the requirement for civil servants to work three days per week is “about right”. The cabinet secretary said to the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee that a requirement of 60% attendance “gives people face-to-face time with their colleagues which is very, very important”. “We have no plans to […]