Study reveals coffee breaks with colleagues boost job satisfaction and productivity
A recent study finds that coffee breaks with colleagues are key to greater job satisfaction, with 84% reporting less enjoyment at work without them.
UK’s textile and agriculture sectors lead in wage growth, study finds
Recent study shows significant wage increases in UK's textile, agriculture, and real estate sectors, with textiles leading at a 12.31% rise.
Childcare costs force UK parents to cut work hours
Phoenix Group study reveals 25% of parents with young children reduce working hours due to childcare expenses.
71% of HR professionals report lack of adequate training, survey reveals
A survey finds 71% of HR professionals feel undertrained, highlighting challenges such as increased responsibilities, the importance of neurodiversity understanding, and the impact of hybrid work patterns on team management.
Top 10 UK jobs outpace inflation with significant wage increases
A study by Ciphr reveals significant wage increases in certain UK jobs, outpacing inflation rates amid the cost of living crisis, with roles like publicans and web designers seeing notable pay growth.
UK job market shows signs of stability with marginal changes in vacancies
Adzuna's UK Job Market Report indicates a slight decrease in job vacancies in February, signaling potential market stabilisation, despite an overall annual downturn. Salary transparency improves, with sector-specific growth and challenges highlighting a competitive employment landscape.
State of real estate experience 2024 report highlights workspace quality challenges
The 2024 State of REX report by HqO highlights challenges in workspace quality, with a focus on the importance of high-quality, sustainable office spaces to boost productivity and employee engagement.
UK workers seek more employer support in pension planning
My Pension Expert's survey reveals that less than half of UK workers believe their financial wellbeing is a priority for their employers, spotlighting a call for enhanced support in pension planning and contributions.
Office workers prefer limited days in office amid privacy concerns
A survey by BW: Workplace Experts finds UK office workers prefer a hybrid model, with 2.25 ideal office days. Privacy concerns challenge current open-plan designs, highlighting a need for workspace evolution.
UK workers demand pay rises amid rising burnout and low morale
A survey by Reward Gateway reveals 63% of UK workers seek pay rises amid the cost-of-living crisis, with high levels of burnout and low morale underscoring the need for comprehensive employer support.
Forecast indicates almost half of 2024 pay awards will be below last year’s, finds XpertHR
The latest pay forecast data from XpertHR predicts the median basic pay award in 2024 will be 4%, down two percentage points on the median in 2023, which was the highest recorded level for 32 years.
First pay settlements of 2024 see median award fall to 5.1% as UK falls into recession, finds XpertHR
The latest pay settlement data from XpertHR shows that the median basic pay award for the three months to the end of January 2024 is 5.1%, down from 6% in the previous rolling quarter.
