Hiring challenges to persist in 2026

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.
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.

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.
disability inclusion

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 in leadership

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.
disability inclusion

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.
A new workplace ethics survey reveals that one-third of employees fear retaliation for reporting misconduct, while many feel pressure to compromise their values.

Federal DEI Rollbacks Trigger Deep Anxiety Amongst Women and Minority Workers, Reveals Report

A new report warns that federal rollbacks of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies introduced earlier this year have sparked deep anxiety amongst women and minority civil servants.
layoffs

1/3 of Companies Plan to Lay Off Employees During the Holiday Season, Confirms Survey

Nearly a third of America's companies plan to lay off employees before the end of the year, even though the timing can be avoided.
revenge quitting

Half of US Workers Admit to Revenge Quitting, New Survey Reveals

Nearly half of US workers admit to "revenge quitting" jobs over toxic workplaces and poor leadership, according to a new survey.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has urged the UK government to establish an emergency national taskforce to protect jobs, support at-risk industries and prevent permanent site closures as the economic impact of the escalating Iran conflict intensifies.

Corporate Board Diversity Reporting Drops by 40% Amid Legal and Political Pressures

Public disclosure of racial and ethnic composition on corporate boards has plummeted across the US, reversing years of progress in transparency.
ageism at work

Financial Insecurity Forcing UK’s Older Employees to Work Longer Amid Ageism

A growing number of older UK workers say they do not want to retire – and many simply cannot afford to, a new study has revealed to mark International Age Pioneers Week.
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