As the King prepares to officially open Parliament, setting out the agenda for the year ahead, now is a good time to look at what we can expect from the new government. Most of the country will be scrutinizing what Labour has to offer the UK in terms of growth for the country and how

Optimising for hybrid working in 2025 As we approach the fifth anniversary of the global pandemic lockdown - which forced businesses to close their offices and employees to work from home - it’s time to re-open the debate on hybrid working. Despite a growing upturn in businesses serving return to office (RTO) mandates, data from

How to create the most productive work environment// Leading psychologist Dr Audrey Tang teams up with Just Eat for Business to reveal the top five ways to enhance your work set up

As labour shortages and employee burnout continue to plague the hospitality sector, more than half (53%) of UK managers working in hospitality say their company and staff are suffering, according to a new survey from Axonify. The data comes following reports last year that 12.6 premises such as restaurants and shops closed per day in

WorkBuzz research reveals HR’s top concerns Employee wellbeing is the main priority for U.K. HR professionals over the next 12 months, closely followed by employee engagement and then attracting talent. These are the findings from WorkBuzz’s latest The State of Employee Engagement Report, which involved research with over …

When it emerged that Gregg Wallace was expected to blame his autism for his alleged inappropriate behaviour, it struck a chord with me. It perpetuates the idea that neurodivergence is a problem or an excuse for bad behaviour. Similarly, when I read that Gregg ‘suffers from autism’, I felt deeply offended, as did many from

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As the year ends, HR professionals are looking back on the progress and challenges of 2024. Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) remain key to creating better workplaces. Despite some setbacks and a bit of resistance, there are strong reasons to feel hopeful about EDI in 2025. The recent Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI) Awards, which

Jan 31, 2025 · Craig Bines, CEO of CareerWallet, commented, “The job market in 2025 is being shaped by dynamic forces, including AI adoption, flexible work preferences, and the demand for upskilling.These trends highlight how job seekers are adapting to the future of work. Employers who embrace these changes, invest in skills development, and provide transparency in hiring will position themselves to ...

by Charles Courquin, director, Symatrix Following a general election, it is common for new administrations to review and potentially adjust tax policies and employment regulations. The new UK Government matched this expectation with sweeping changes to tax, pay and pensions to address current fiscal challenges. Many employers will …