“Is your company missing out on experienced talent? Learn how to attract and retain older workers in a multigenerational workforce.” Workforce inactivity is struggling to reach levels experienced before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Figures released by the ONS showed there were 565,000 more people…

Six in ten (56%) small and medium sized businesses in London have seen an increase in permanent staff requesting to move to contract roles in the years following the pandemic – far higher than the UK average of 35%. Research from business finance lender Sonovate also shows that firms in the capital are increasingly reliant…

According to GetApp’s research, 85% of UK computer-based employees who have heard of the concept of a four-day working week would want it adopted in their company. Furthermore, 74% of those interested in a four-day week would consider moving companies to one that provided this working schedule as long as the new role offered the…

The UK will avoid a recession this year, according to a string of City analysts who changed their gloomy predictions after the economy returned to growth in January. As Jeremy Hunt prepares to deliver his maiden Budget next week, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the economy expanded 0.3pc in January after shrinking by 0.5pc…

Perkbox, the global rewards and benefits platform, reveals new proprietary data showing Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco reward redemptions* by its users has increased by over a quarter (27%) between February 2022 and February 2023, demonstrating the extent to which employees are relying on their employer to support with household expenditure including groceries. Proprietary data from…

It is no secret that hiring and training a new senior team member is an investment. It can take months – even years – for an executive to create a return on that investment. So, imagine 12 months and thousands of pounds later, they hand their notice in. Only for the cycle to repeat itself over…

The UK’s digital skills gap is more comprehensive than ever, and the challenge for recruiters has never been more demanding. Quality Engineering consultancy Roq believes consistency, transparency, and best practice are essential during this time and has released a White Paper From Recruiting To Onboarding. By sharing its experiences and lessons learned on enhancing the…

Almost three quarters of professionals (71%) have stated that they are open to returning to their pre-Covid employer – with half admitting that the reasons as to why they left are no longer applicable in today’s market. According to a recent poll from recruiter Robert Walters (of 3,000 professionals), 45% of workers who had left…

Research conducted by Cigna Healthcare’s international business found that rising energy prices and food bills, coupled with sluggish wage growth and economic uncertainty, are putting pressure on workers’ mental and physical health. Fifty-four per cent of UK respondents said staying healthy is becoming “too expensive”, with nearly 90% experiencing increased costs for basic foods, household…

Experts say the responsibility lies with the employer to require workers to spend more time together and help combat loneliness Over half (58 per cent) employees with less than five years of work experience feel lonely all or most of the time, a study has found. The survey of 2,000 employees by Glassdoor found that…

In recent years, the nature of work and the way we approach it have both changed dramatically. It’s often no longer seen as something purely to be endured – the workplace is becoming a part of our larger culture, and as a result, employers are having to come up with ways to engage employees. Employee…

Companies in the UK must offer a specific set of employee benefits to remain compliant with UK labor laws. This is especially important for foreign employers of remote UK workers who may not be familiar with common benefits in the UK. To compete for top UK talent, businesses should offer a more competitive benefits package…