Progress or PR spin? Gender pay gap in 2025 shows that it’s still men’s world with better reporting
The gender pay gap report 2025 shows that this year’s UK median gender wage gap is 8.6%, down from 8.95% last year. It doesn’t seem so bad when stated in this manner, does it? Let’s not drink the prosecco yet. The uncomfortable truth is hidden behind the single-digit number: 78% companies still pay men more […]
Skills shortages blight sustainability revolution
More than a quarter of UK employers face skills shortages when hiring for sustainability roles, according to hiring platform Indeed. Last week, energy secretary Ed Miliband said the government would help build a “clean power army” to hit targets for green energy generation by 2030, yet 49% of respondents to Indeed’s poll said they lacked […]
Update your workforce plan to reflect global hiring trends
After the pandemic, companies have changed how they attract, manage and retain talent. The latest Deel Global Hiring Report data shows emerging trends which can change your workforce planning strategy, no matter where you operate. This article breaks four global hiring trends down into actionable steps and offers workforce planning strategies. It also outlines strategic […]
A company denied a pregnant employee extra bathroom breaks. This is a lawsuit waiting to happen
As adults, we don’t have to ask permission from anyone to use the bathroom. We take it for granted. A woman recently asked Reddit’s Legal Advice subreddit if her employer could fire her if she needed more bathroom breaks during pregnancy? She is pregnant and works at a call centre. The company has threatened to […]
People actually think it’s good that remote working has destroyed our routines
You’re probably thinking that we’ve already covered remote working. In many ways, yes. In the midst of this battle between hybrid, remote and in-office, individuals, managers, and organizations are all trying to reach a compromise. Let me start by saying there is no magic solution. Routines are a very basic yet very simple issue that […]
Permanent No More: the rise of purpose-driven independent professionals
The work world is changing dramatically, and it’s not because of technology. It’s all about people. Eurostat reports that 90% of Europe’s 6 million highly-skilled freelancers have no intention to return to permanent work. This is not a passing trend. It’s clear that worker expectations have fundamentally shifted, with autonomy and flexibility taking priority over […]
Two thirds of Gen Z workers confess to burnout as they cannot switch off from their work
Since 2020, attitudes towards work and working have changed. More people are working from home, and flexible working is becoming more popular. While working from home may encourage employees to be more productive, it also puts pressure on them to work too much and not know how to relax. As we have surpassed five years […]
Gender divide shapes public attitudes to DEI initiatives in the UK, research shows
Despite rollbacks in the United States, there is general support in the UK for workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives – although with clear gender-based differences in opinion, according to research. The findings indicate men are far more likely than women to believe DEI initiatives have “gone too far”, and more inclined to approve […]
Employees report ‘lack of relocation support’ despite HR confidence in training
Despite many HR teams believing their relocation programmes to be effective, relocating employees are facing challenges with insufficient cultural, language and family support, according to new research. A report by corporate relocation services firm Crown World Mobility found a disconnect between the support HR believes it is delivering and the actual experiences of those undergoing […]
Supporting Employees Stressed at Work
Onebright’s Head of Adult Psychological Therapies Dr Glenn Mason Stress Awareness Month is April, and the theme this year is to approach people with kindness and compassion, no matter what they are facing. It is especially important this year to help employees deal with stressors in their lives. From financial worries caused by the ongoing […]