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Eight in 10 workers experienced abuse at work in past year – TUC
More than half of workers surveyed said they face violence or abuse weekly or more, while 17% said it happened monthly.
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Part-time jobs fall as small businesses focus on full-time hiring – Employment Hero
Data showed that full-time employment rose 1.1% month-on-month, while part-time roles fell for the third month running, down 0.5%.
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Three-quarters of SMEs fear new sick pay rules will increase costs, poll finds
Many SME employers believe these changes could encourage more sick days, reducing productivity and increasing business costs.
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EXCLUSIVE: Majority call for changes to new employment reforms, poll finds
The poll showed that 75% backed changing the reforms, while just 25% said to keep them as they are.
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Government launches consultation to stop NDAs silencing victims of workplace abuse
Kate Dearden said: “These changes will ensure no one has to suffer in silence and give workers confidence that inappropriate behaviour will be dealt with.”
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Burnout hits two in five small business owners, data reveals
The MoneySuperMarket survey showed nearly six in 10 owners of businesses with 10 to 49 employees reported burnout, compared to 39% of sole traders.
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New employer group targets wider access to workplace savings for UK employees
The National Coalition for Workplace Savings aims to boost access to workplace savings schemes for more staff across the UK.
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Employee happiness could add £334bn to UK economy, report finds
The Happiness Dividend report from Reward Gateway | Edenred and LSE highlighted a direct link between employee wellbeing and business performance.
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UKSE backs YMCA bursary scheme to help young people into work
UKSE has partnered with YMCA North Staffordshire to fund employability bursaries supporting under-25s with the practical costs of securing work.
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Rising fuel costs push up business travel expenses, says Rydoo CEO
Marchon noted that as ongoing geopolitical tension, cancellations and delays continue, more employees are being stranded or forced to rebook travel at short notice.
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One in three millennials rely on caffeine to stay productive at work, data finds
21% of people in the UK said they drink coffee or energy drinks to boost productivity.
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Over half of workers say jobs are harming their health – EGYM Hussle
The study found 52% of workers reported physical health problems linked to their job, while 41% said their mental health was also affected.