The four-day workweek medical trial shows productivity and wellbeing gains
The University of Sussex and Thrive Learning Technology Company have released the first UK medical trial of a 4-day workweek. The study was conducted over a three-month period between July 2024 and October 2024. It examined the impact a shorter working week has on employee productivity and wellbeing. MRI scans and blood tests were collected, […]
Three quarters of UK companies have received AI-generated CVs
According to Remote’s 2024 Global Workforce Report, 76 percent of hiring leaders in the UK have encountered CVs generated by AI containing false information, with 25 percent noting this occurs ‘frequently’. More than 73 percent of UK companies believe AI-generated CVs have contributed to an increase in under-qualified applicants. Of these, 74 percent see this […]
CSR is becoming more important to 84% of organizations in the last 12 months
According to research, corporate social responsibility and aligning with the organisational purpose as well as supporting local initiatives are important considerations for R&I. Over the last 12 months, 80% of organizations have made changes to their reward and incentives initiatives. Support for local businesses is important to 89% According to a new study, organisations continue […]
Two thirds of LGBTQ+ professionals prefer employers who have a proven record of inclusion.
The findings are included in the report Defining the Future: LGBTQ+ Attraction and Perception. This report explores the importance of DE&I initiatives that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. The study included responses from more than 1,830 people in seven countries. It also revealed that 63 percent feel more confident applying for jobs when hiring panels […]
Goldman Sachs wins paternity leave case
A former Goldman Sachs worker who was terminated after returning from paternity leaves has won his sexual harassment case. When Jon Reeves raised his concerns about his struggle to balance work and life with his managers, they told him “you’re an adult, you can handle this.” After returning from a six-month paternity leave, he was […]
Keir starmer: “too many Whitehall officials are comfortable”
Keir starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has outlined six milestones for improving life in the UK. He also raised the issue on public sector productivity. And he put pressure on civil service staff to be’mission-led.’ Starmer, in a speech delivered at Pinewood Studios in Slough, said that the government would work to […]
In the face of rising costs, charities expect to reduce their headcount
Approximately two-thirds (80%) of charities are looking at cost-saving measures. The Charity Finance Group (CFG), a non-profit organization, found that more than one third (67%) of respondents expect to cancel expansion plans, such as hiring new staff or introducing new service. Two out of five (40%) say they are likely to cancel their expansion plans. […]
Employers in the UK are looking to increase their office work to improve engagement
UK employers push for more in-office presence, largely because they believe it will boost engagement at work. WTW’s research found that three out of five companies (60%) across a variety of industries had implemented a policy requiring employees to be at work for a certain number of days each week. Flexible Work Models, a survey […]
Airbus will cut nearly 500 UK jobs, and 5% of the global workforce
Airbus will cut 477 jobs in Britain and 2,000 worldwide by mid-2026. This represents 5% of the total workforce. Aeronautics and Space Company is cutting costs to reduce its losses, despite a rise in sales. The majority of job cuts will occur in the space division. 1,128 jobs will be eliminated, and 618 from the […]
It’s OK to say “Merry Christmas” at work. Just Don’t Say This
It is OK to say, ” Happy Christmas“, at work. It’s okay to decorate a Christmas tree. It’s okay to hold a Secret Santa or a Gingerbread House Building Contest, or Unsightly Christmas Sweater Day. You can do all of these things, but it’s not okay unless your entire office celebrates the Christmas holiday. About […]