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Inefficient staff training costs UK businesses £416m, data reveals
The report measured the national skill gap density at 4%, meaning one in 25 UK workers lack the skills to do their job as effectively as possible.
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Whistleblowing and harassment queries up 50% month-on-month, finds Skillcast
Interest in whistleblowing guidance went up by 31% month-on-month, while content about harassment and the new act saw a 47% rise.
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Whistleblowing doubles in UK councils following new worker protections, analysis finds
Doncaster Council saw the biggest rise in whistleblowing reports at 250%.
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Half of employees now demand hybrid working, finds IWG report
The report highlighted that 88% of employees now see hybrid working as the most important benefit when evaluating new roles.
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83% willing to whistleblow, only 64% come forward, research finds
Protect found that 83% of UK workers said they would be willing to raise concerns if they witnessed wrongdoing at work.
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UK businesses must address weather risks, says Skillcast
Employers are legally required to conduct risk assessments, with the UK experiencing yellow and amber alerts for snow, ice, and rain.
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Senior staff less likely to report cybersecurity threats than entry-level – Skillcast
Nearly half of UK workers (48%) would not immediately report a phishing email, with 41% delaying the reporting of compromised work passwords.
Education & Training
Skillcast survey exposes awareness gap in workplace misconduct
A survey by Skillcast reveals a significant disparity in identifying workplace misconduct between managers and non-managers.