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.
Paid sick leave has emerged as the UK’s most valued workplace benefit, ranking above inflation-matching pay rises and flexible working, according to new research.

AI is Transforming Teamwork, But Over half of US Employers Fear it Could Replace...

More than half of US employers say they worry AI could eventually replace teamwork, despite the fact that it is helping employees collaborate more effectively.
Inclusive workplaces are more productive, retain staff longer and foster greater employee wellbeing, a new study has revealed.

Inclusive Workplaces Outperform on Productivity, Wellbeing and Retention

Inclusive workplaces are more productive, retain staff longer and foster greater employee wellbeing, a new study has revealed.
One in four UK employees say they are preparing to walk away from their jobs in the next 12 months because they feel underpaid, unseen and stuck.

Gen Z Employees Are Ditching Old-Fashioned Professionalism in Favour of Authenticity

A growing number of Gen Z employees are challenging the old rules of the office. In fact, one in three have yelled...
Gen X

AI Boosts Productivity by a Full Working Day Each Week, Report Finds

Employees using artificial intelligence (AI) are saving the equivalent of a full working day every week, according to new research.
One in Three Under-35s Say Paying Men More Than Women Is ‘Reasonable’,

Seven in 10 Workers Feel Uncomfortable Talking Politics at Work, Reveals New Study

Nearly seven in 10 employees (68%) say they feel uncomfortable discussing politics at work.
People challenges of AI

DEI Cuts Hit One in Five Companies, Raising Morale and Inclusion Concerns, Confirms Study

One in five companies have eliminated their DEI initiatives since 2024, sparking concern over inclusion and employee retention, reveals a new study.
People challenges of AI

Three in Ten Companies Plan to End Remote Work & Enforce Return to Office...

Nearly a third of businesses plan to end remote work entirely by 2026, as employers continue tightening return to office requirements despite persistent employee demand for flexibility, according to a new survey.
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Addressing Racial Disparities Could Boost UK Economy by £37 Billion, Reveals New Analysis

Closing the ethnicity participation and pay gaps could add £37 billion a year to the UK economy, according to new analysis.
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Quarter of US companies disciplined staff over political posts on social media

US companies are increasingly cracking down on employees’ political speech online, with one in four firms disciplining staff for social media activity in the past month alone, new survey data shows.
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