Nigel Farage rejects DEI and remote work
Work from home? Forget it. If you’re a DEI officer I recommend you find another job.” Context Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, made this blunt comment after local elections in England where his party won council seats based on anti-establishment and small-government policies. Farage told media outlets, including the BBC that Reform UK will […]
UK businesses need to develop new methods of teaching ‘human skills’ for the AI Age
According to a new study, UK employers need to find creative ways to engage employees in developing essential ‘human’ skills to unlock the AI potential. Hemsley Fraser is a learning and development specialist. The study highlights employee cynicism and gender and generational differences in learning. It also shows concern about AI’s impact on the job […]
Positive long-term effects of team building on communication and collaboration
New research shows that organisations who neglect team building may be missing out long-lasting and wide-ranging benefits. 62% say that team building increases communication in the workplace. 29% cite a positive long-term impact. 3 out of 5 also link the improvement in collaboration with 27% noting the change over time. Gallup’s State of the Global […]
As workload and cost concerns increase, HR professionals are under pressure
According to new research, HR professionals in the UK face increasing stress due to excessive workloads. Financial pressures are also a major factor. According to a study conducted by the HR software provider Ciphr, only 6.3 per cent of HR professionals report that they have never felt stressed at work. In the survey, 94 percent […]
Expert shares ways to help businesses and job seekers.
A new analysis released by the ONS in April showed that the unemployment rate among people 16 and older remained unchanged from December 2024 until February 2025, remaining at 4.4%. Mark Rothwell CEO of Hiring Hub said “We’ve definitely seen a decrease in the number of roles on the market. However, what we have seen […]
The gender equity gap: Bridging it
The role that women play in the workforce cannot be understated and it is known by many business leaders, yet efforts to bridge the gender equity gap need more intentional action and momentum if we are to meet the <a href="https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal5#:~:text=of%20these%20systems.-,The%20world%20is%20not%20on%20track%20to%20achieve%20gender%20equality,care%20work%20and%20domestic%20violence." The 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target is "Achieve gender equity and empower all […]
Dressing for Success: the Impact of well-presented clothing on workplace perception
You’re either working at one of those ‘woke’ wear-what-you-want-to-work companies, or you’re enchained in the shackles of wearing smart office attire. Even if your company enforces a smart-workwear policy, and you find it restrictive, it has a good reason. Clothing is almost synonymous with the culture of a company and its perception. Let’s not waste […]
M&S suspends new hires as it responds to cyber attacks
Marks & Spencer paused its recruitment efforts as it battled a serious cyber attack. Over the Easter weekend, an attack on the retailer affected online orders and food delivery. Many stores also had empty shelves. While it tries to fix the problem, the company has removed all job ads from its website. The careers website […]
The HR specialist’s workload is greater in larger organisations
According to a recent study, burnout and stress are most prevalent in larger companies. According to a study by the HR software company Ciphr, 6.3% of HR professionals never experience stress in their jobs. A survey of more than 270 UK HR Decision Makers found that the majority (94%) of respondents are affected by stress […]
University of East Anglia to strike for nine days
Yesterday (1 May), University of East Anglia employees began nine days of strikes over the threat of mandatory redundancies, and lack of transparency in financial matters. The University and College Union said that the walkouts came after months of negotiation in which UEA refused to rule out mandatory redundancies despite hundreds of employees already leaving […]