How women’s rise in the business world is changing the corporate travel industry.
The rise of women entrepreneurs is changing the corporate travel industry This year’s theme for International Women’s Day, which falls on 8th March, is “Accelerate Action”. In the business world, we see women making significant strides. In the UK, women have held senior business positions at an unprecedented rate over the last decade. Women hold […]
The 60-hour workweek fallacy: Leaders must stop glorifying overwork
Google co-founder, Sergey Brin, recently told employees that the ‘sweet spot for productivity’ is a 60-hour work week. Not 40 hours. Not even 50. But 60 hours – a full 12-hour shift, five days a week, at minimum. For an industry that prides itself on innovation, it’s rather staggering that Silicon Valley still insists on […]
The private sector wage rises are still at 4%
According to new data, the rate of pay increases in the private sector was 4% for the three-month period ending January 2025. Incomes Data Research’s (IDR) latest data shows that the percentage of wage increases of 5% or higher in the sector increased to 17% during the quarter from 14% at the end of December […]
UK labour market decline slows in February
According to KPMG and The Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s latest report, the UK labour market experienced a softening of the decline in recruitment in February 2025. The pace of decline has slowed down compared to the beginning of the year. The REC study said that this was the lowest drop in permanent placements seen since […]
By focusing on employee health, 100,000 workers could be prevented from quitting their jobs
A report has suggested that a more proactive approach towards employee health would prevent 100,000 people from losing their jobs over the next five-year period. The Commission for Healthier Working Lives has released a report that calls for a more proactive, preventative approach for people who are ill before they have to be forced out […]
Women feel less appreciated than men at work: Workplace recognition
According to new research, there is a gender gap in recognition at work in the UK. This has a negative impact on business. According to the findings, 30 percent of women in the UK feel underappreciated by their employers compared with 20 percent of males. According to the Reward Gateway | Edenred’s Appreciation Index, one […]
The private sector’s pay rises’remain at 4%’ despite inflation pressures
According to the latest Incomes Data Research data, the median increase in pay in the private sector was 4 percent during the three-month period ending January 2025. The percentage of pay increases in the private sector worth at least 5 percent increased from 14 to 17 percent during the most recent analysis period. This pushed […]
Becky Edwards: Championing Women in Construction – A Call to Action
The Women in Construction Week coincided on International Women’s Day and brought to light the underrepresentation women in construction. In a sector that is facing a skills shortage, ensuring the future of this industry by increasing the number of women in the workforce is more than just about promoting diversity. PfP Thrive is the answer. […]
Manager wins harassment case after Clarkson comment
A marketing manager has won a claim for sex-based harassment and unfair dismissal after her manager endorsed degrading remarks made by Jeremy Clarkson against Meghan Markle. Mrs Selkin worked at agricultural machinery distributor Opico, the tribunal heard, where most female staff are employed in administrative functions. Selkin claimed that there was a “sexist culture” at […]
Conundrums of headcount as confidence in hiring falls
Simon Fowler suggests a long-term and pragmatic approach to the problem. Surveys indicate that hiring confidence among employers is low. Some are even considering redundancies due to rising employment costs. Media reports indicate that UK employers could be facing one of the biggest redundancy waves for more than a decade. According to the CIPD’s latest […]