Workplace Trends

The UK Government has unveiled a £60 million Pathways to Work Innovation Fund, inviting businesses, charities and innovators to develop new solutions to help disabled people and those with health conditions find and stay in work.

The TUC has launched a major new national initiative bringing together unions, employers, colleges and skills experts to tackle Britain's worsening skills crisis.

New research reveals that large numbers of employees across the UK and US are using AI tools to generate fake expense receipts.

Only 23% of organisations say their managers are very confident leading multigenerational teams, despite nearly nine in 10 employers recognising the benefits of age-diverse workforces, according to new research.

%%excerpt%% Toxic workplace cultures remain a significant challenge for employers in 2026, with nearly seven in 10 US workers reporting they have experienced a toxic work environment during their careers, according to a new survey.

Neurodivergent professionals face job searches lasting years and only 9.1% feel valued at work, according to new research highlighting major hiring failures.

A growing number of midlife employees are quietly juggling full-time jobs while coordinating care for ageing parents, creating what experts describe as one of the most significant – and least visible – workforce challenges facing employers today.

As millions of employees follow World Cup matches during working hours, many say they plan to rely on AI to help manage workloads, raising new questions about productivity, trust and the future of work.

New research suggests that World Cup 2026 could cost employers up to $17 billion in lost productivity as workers adjust schedules, watch matches during working hours and seek greater flexibility.

AI adoption is accelerating, with 76% of employers now using the technology. But while businesses see productivity gains, three-quarters of workers fear AI could reduce future job opportunities.