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RTO mandates | 2 in 3 UK firms to demand increased office attendance
Almost two-thirds of UK businesses' senior decision-makers will increase the number of hours employees...
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'Time for change' | Labour unveils 'back to work' plan to 'tackle root causes of worklessness'
The new Work and Pensions Secretary has revealed the Government's plan to get millions of people back...
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Four Day Week returns | UK firms to test '9-day fortnight' & flexible start/finish times in new trial
A new trial of the four-day work week will begin later this year, with some additional new...
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EHRC consultation | Equality watchdog seeks employers' views on workplace sexual harassment guidance
Britain's equality watchdog has launched a consultation with employers on an update to its technical...
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'Physically demanding' | Asda ditches four-day week after complaints from 'exhausted' staff
Despite previously reporting "very positive" feedback, Asda is curtailing its four-day week policy after...
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Hybrid headaches | Half of employers say absence now more difficult to manage
Half of employers say that adopting a hybrid working model in their organisation has made it more difficult...
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Mass redundancies | Dyson to cut 1,000 UK jobs as part of global restructure
Vacuum cleaner maker Dyson will cut about 1,000 roles from its 3,500 UK workforce...
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General Election 2024 | Timpson CEO appointed as new Prisons Minister - here's why
What makes the boss of a key-cutter & cobblers firm a shoe-in for a Cabinet role?
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General Election 2024 | What Labour's landslide victory means for employers
Following an emphatic victory for Labour at the polls, we look at their plans for employers as well as...
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Mass redundancies | Man Utd axes 250 jobs as owners continue cost-cutting & cultural overhaul
Reports noted a "solemn mood" as around 800 of the Premier League giant's employees were told their jobs...
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C-suite clash | Post Office CFO quits after being off sick for 1 year, amid claims of row with CEO
The Post Office Chief Finance Officer's exit, after being off work for more than a year, comes amid rumours...
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PwC survey | 'Great Resignation' surges for third straight year as workers turn to AI & upskilling
Rising workloads, a desire for upskilling & the rise of AI are cited as key factors...
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Business Barometer report | Firms lack confidence in AI & green tech as skills shortage persists
Nearly two thirds of UK organisations are still reporting worrying skills shortages, according to new...
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'Circling back' | HR pros high on list of workers most hindered by corporate jargon
HR workers in the UK are among the worst impacted by workplace jargon, with more than 40% of HR professionals...
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'Cruel & unnecessary' | Staff at major hospitality firm protest plans to cut 1,500 jobs
There is anger over a leading hospitality firm's plans to cut 1,500 jobs, which could leave some on-site...
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'New approach' | Two-thirds of Gen Z believe 'job-hopping' is vital for their career growth
Gen Z employees are more likely to view their current role as a stepping stone...
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CIPD Festival of Work | Google DeepMind's Head of Comms says integrating AI is 'starting with the things you don't like'
As this week draws to a close, another year of the CIPD's Festival of Work also comes to an end. Many...
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AI integration | Staff spend a third of their day on meaningless tasks despite surge in AI use
New research suggests employees may lack the right training to capitalise on AI...
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Office mandates | Remote work tribunals to rise as firms axe WFH, HR experts predict
HR experts expect a rise in employment tribunals citing remote working, with a growing number of firms...
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'Regional disparities' | Majority of UK CEOs based in Southern cities, while North falls behind
New data has revealed where the CEO capital of the UK is, and the results show a clear disparity between...
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