According to a new study, 73% of people in the UK say work is ‘very or rather important in their life’ – the lowest of 24 comparable countries.
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Children from poorer households have been finding it harder than 40 years ago to move into higher income brackets.
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The employment rate for 50 to 64-year-olds is not yet back to pre-pandemic (2019) levels.
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Many people work in coffee shops not because of the vibe and the aromas but because of broadband outages.
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Employers have signalled their intention to cut jobs as the impact of 14 consecutive interest rate rises gradually adds to costs for businesses.
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Only a quarter of companies provide policies or guidance on the use of AI at work, causing confusion among employees, according to new research in the US and UK.
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Consultation looks to establish minimum service levels and to ‘ensure unions maintain their legal protections during lawful strike action’.
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The analysis found that the increase in the number of young people who were Neet was entirely driven by young men, who increased by 38,000 on the quarter.
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Flagship visa scheme for prizewinners in fields from the stage to engineering fails to attract applicants.
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Many female tech leaders feel that the growth of women entering tech remains stunted because of significant barriers of access to the sector.
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Today’s new world of work has not only burdened HR with new demands but increased obstacles to effectiveness, finds Gartner.
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The TUC and Labour Party have locked horns with the government over a snap bank holiday in the event of the England team winning the World Cup on Sunday.
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The head of the Metropolitan police has called for a return to the system of chief constables sacking rogue officers.
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Amazon has become the latest tech giant to enforce a more rigid approach to staff attendance in its offices.
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The silly season is here and Personnel Today has been told that Mongolia is best for cheap holidays, Wednesday is the best day for heading to the office for wine, and we need a day off on full pay … to do things.