Nearly Half a Million Women Exit US Workplace in 2025 as Caregiving Pressures Mount
More than 455,000 women exited the US workforce between in 2025 with childcare costs, inflexible work and structural inequality, driving the exodus, a new study has revealed.
Employers Urged to Put Wellbeing and Culture at the Heart of Workplace AI Adoption
AI will only succeed in the workplace if organisations prioritise people over platforms, according to experts.
Beyond the Grind: Four Workforce Trends Shaping the Future of Work & Defining 2026
Here are four trends shaping the future of work and what employers must do to thrive.
Barbie Launches First Autistic Doll Designed With Support From the ASAN Community
Barbie has introduced its first autistic doll, marking a significant step for representation and inclusion in the toy industry.
Sustainability in 2026: How Businesses Are Shaping the Green Agenda
The sustainability transition is no longer being driven by policymakers – it’s being led by business. As 2026 begins, companies are proving that purpose, resilience and profitability are not competing priorities, but increasingly inseparable.
AI Fails to Close Skills Gaps as Nine in 10 Employers Expect Hiring Challenges...
Nine in 10 employers anticipate hiring challenges to persist this year, with skills shortages and technology-driven change topping the list of concerns.
Majority of Listed Chinese Companies Maintain or Increase Climate Action Spending
More than 60% of Chinese onshore listed companies plan to maintain or increase investments in climate action and emissions reduction initiatives, according to a new white paper.
Half of Disabled Employees Say Disability Makes it Harder to Keep or Progress in...
Almost half of people with disabilities in the UK say their disability or health condition makes it harder to hold down a job or progress at work, according to new research.
Women CEOs Face Disproportionate Pressure as Shareholder Activism Surges
Shareholder activists are increasingly targeting chief executives and women CEOs are paying a disproportionate price, reveals a new study.
1/3 of Customers With Disabilities Experience Difficulty Accessing Basic Products & Services
Nearly a third of UK customers with disabilities continue to face barriers accessing basic products and services, confirmed new survey findings.













































