A new study reveals UK businesses struggle to achieve their growth goals due to execution challenges and talent shortages
A recent survey by Strategy Management Partners of large UK companies reveals that there is a stark difference between their growth aspirations and their ability execute. Only 18,4% businesses reach more than 80% their growth aspirations within three years. Nearly half of businesses ( 41.2% ) fail to reach 60% or more of the stated […]
White Paper on Immigration: Fears that the Government could go after the wrong target
As UK Government released its Immigration White Paper, outlining new proposed measures to reduce net migration today, experts raised concerns about the proposed system’s impact on business, recruitment, and critical services, such as healthcare. plans place significant restrictions on overseas recruiting, focusing on lower-skilled jobs and care workers. The announcement comes after earlier changes which […]
Report finds that hiring intentions have fallen to their lowest level since the pandemic.
According to the latest Labour Market Outlook Report from the CIPD, UK employers have shown a significant decline in confidence due to rising costs and uncertainty around the world. Hiring intentions are at their lowest level since the COVID Pandemic. As businesses react to global instability and rising costs of employment, the report notes that […]
Immigration white paper: 10 points of interest and reactions
The Immigration White Paper was announced by Prime Minister Keir starmer this morning. He pledged to reduce the reliance of employers on foreign workers and encourage investment in local skills. has been published. The government indicated that certain elements would require new legislation while others would require “a change in approach throughout government, industry, and […]
Mental Health Awareness Week: Experts warn of burnout in the finance sector and give tips to employers
Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event organized by The Mental Health Foundation. It will take place between 12 th and 16 thMay 2025. The aim of the event is to bring together the UK to discuss the importance mental health. Diverse experts have used this occasion to highlight the need for the finance […]
Expert finance expert on how to protect workplace pensions in volatile markets
The UK pensioners, particularly those who are approaching retirement, feel the strain as global markets continue their unpredictable swings. Recent downturns in the stock market have caused urgent discussions in many workplaces. Many pension schemes are heavily invested in equity. How can we protect pensions against future shocks, is the question that everyone has on […]
Digital Banking Benefits for Global Teams Managing Payrolls Across Borders
In today’s globalized business environment, digital banking has many benefits. The ability to manage global payrolls and facilitate their management is one of the key benefits. Employers can manage global payrolls while simplifying processes in order to increase employee engagement. Digital banking solutions are not only efficient in managing employee payments, but they also offer […]
Keir starmer on the link between immigration and domestic skills investment
“If employers wish to hire workers from abroad, they should also invest in the existing skills of British workers.” Context The statement of Prime Minister Keir starmer follows the local elections gains made by Reform UK led by Nigel Farage. These results have sparked a national debate on immigration and workforce policies. Reform UK ran […]
Bioethanol jobs threatened by UK-US trade agreement
Operators of two of the largest UK bioethanol plants have warned that the trade deal last week with the US puts thousands of jobs in danger. Paul Kenward, CEO of ABF Sugar (which owns Vivergo), and Grant Pearson of Ensus said that Prime Minister Kier Starmer demonstrated real leadership by securing a UK-US Trade Deal, […]
Nurses threaten to strike if their demands for pay are not met
The Royal College of Nursing has accused the government of insulting the nursing profession. Nicola Ranger, chief executive of the RCN, will call on the government to not “sail too close to the wind”, when it comes time to confirm pay increases. Last month, independent pay review bodies made recommendations to the government regarding public […]