Lead Story - Page 57

New year job hunt sees 11% of UK workers actively seeking a change amid economic uncertainty

More than four million UK workers are actively seeking a new job, driven by financial concerns and the search for better work-life balance, according to research by Totaljobs.

06/01/2025

Lead Story·News·Recruitment & HR

Female technology entrepreneurs struggle with recruitment due to gender stereotypes, study finds

Female technology entrepreneurs struggle to attract job applicants due to gender stereotypes, according to research from Mannheim Business School.

06/01/2025

Lead Story·News·Recruitment & HR

92% of small employers concerned about Employment Rights Bill, plan to cut hiring, survey finds

The Bill has raised fears that it will harm recruitment and drive up the Government’s benefits bill.

06/01/2025

Lead Story·News·Recruitment & HR

Single-earner couples facing 33% higher poverty risk since 2000, research finds

Single-earner couples face a 33% higher risk of falling into poverty today compared to 2000, research published by the Resolution Foundation.

06/01/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Lead Story·News

Research shows workers punished for ignoring AI recommendations, even when correct

Workers who deviate from AI-driven recommendations, even when making better decisions, face penalties in many organisations, according to new research by Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and ESMT Berlin.

06/01/2025

Lead Story·News·Technology

Career Development Institute research shows need for improved all-age career guidance in the UK

A new report by the Career Development Institute reveals that while 62% of UK adults believe they would benefit from career guidance, only 15% have received support since finishing education.

06/01/2025

Education & Training·Employee Relations·Lead Story·News·Organisational & Employee Development

371,000 workers underpaid in April, despite rise in minimum wage coverage

An LPC report revealed 371,000 workers were underpaid in April 2024, despite expanded minimum wage coverage. The LPC has urged the Government to strengthen enforcement and confirmed new minimum wage rates for April 2025, with £12.21 set for those aged 21 and over.

06/01/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Lead Story·News

INTERVIEW: Enhancing psychological safety in the workplace

Julian Taylor, director of coaching of Evotix, on balancing performance pressures with psychological safety in today's work environment.

06/01/2025

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Interviews·Lead Story·Opinion·Organisational & Employee Development

Resolution Foundation pushes for Statutory Sick Pay extension to lowest earners

The system currently provides a lower level of minimum protection to sick workers than most other OECD countries.

02/01/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Lead Story·News

Birmingham tops list of UK areas claiming the most unemployment benefits

Birmingham has the UK’s highest rate of unemployment benefits claims, at 10,749.64 per 100,000 residents, according to Afforda’s analysis of ONS data. The Isles of Scilly reported the lowest rate, with just 15 claimants recorded.

26/12/2024

Lead Story·News

Experts reveal the most successful industries for British businesses

The Health and Social Care industry has emerged as the UK’s best-performing sector for business growth, expanding by 8.06% since 2022, according to new research by MRPeasy. Real Estate and Education also ranked highly, while Transportation and Storage saw the steepest decline.

26/12/2024

Compensation & Benefits·Employee Relations·Lead Story·News

Octopus Energy tops list of best companies to work for in the UK

Octopus Energy has been named the UK’s best company to work for in 2024, earning an index score of 87.16 out of 100. The study, conducted by Zensai, highlights the importance of culture, diversity, and employee well-being in creating top workplaces.

26/12/2024

Compensation & Benefits·Employee Relations·Lead Story·News·Organisational & Employee Development

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Lead Story - Page 57

New year job hunt sees 11% of UK workers actively seeking a change amid economic uncertainty

Female technology entrepreneurs struggle with recruitment due to gender stereotypes, study finds

92% of small employers concerned about Employment Rights Bill, plan to cut hiring, survey finds

Single-earner couples facing 33% higher poverty risk since 2000, research finds

Research shows workers punished for ignoring AI recommendations, even when correct

Career Development Institute research shows need for improved all-age career guidance in the UK

371,000 workers underpaid in April, despite rise in minimum wage coverage

INTERVIEW: Enhancing psychological safety in the workplace

Resolution Foundation pushes for Statutory Sick Pay extension to lowest earners

Birmingham tops list of UK areas claiming the most unemployment benefits

Octopus Energy tops list of best companies to work for in the UK

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