Workplace Trends

New analysis suggests that the UK labour market is entering a prolonged period of strain, with redundancy warnings continuing to rise and early indicators pointing to another record year for job losses.

Youth unemployment in the UK has doubled in three years, TUC warns, calling for urgent expansion of the Jobs Guarantee to support young workers.

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 business closures, as the economic impact of the escalating Iran conflict intensifies.

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans face functional unemployment. Women and Black workers are hit hardest as gender and racial gaps widen, new report finds.

Ethisphere has unveiled its annual 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies list, honouring 138 organisations across 17 countries and 40 industries for best-in-class ethics, compliance and governance.

81% of working parents say the childcare “village” they rely on during the workday is smaller than it was for previous generations, according to new research.

As Neurodiversity Celebration Week highlights different ways of thinking, several studies suggests many workplaces still lack the awareness, communication practices and support systems needed for neurodivergent employees to thrive.

A growing number of companies are freezing entry-level hiring as AI reshapes the workforce, according to new research.

Corporate Britain has reached a milestone in boardroom diversity, with minority representation at record highs across FTSE companies. But the latest Parker Review warns progress remains uneven, with Black leaders still significantly underrepresented despite broader gains.

A new global survey reveals that AI is increasing – not reducing – the demand for English proficiency in the workplace.