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Techspace, a provider of flexible workspace solutions for the technology ecosystem, has unveiled its annual Scaleup Culture Report, revealing insights into the evolving landscape of the UK tech industry.
With Mental Health Awareness Week taking place from 13 to 19 May 2024, Towergate Health & Protection is keen to increase understanding that mental health underpins all other aspects of health and wellbeing and it must be prioritised by employers, as work is an ideal place to provide support.
Software development company, Propel Tech, conducted a nationwide survey with over 800 UK multi-sector executives to discover their views on where investment should be placed in the future and, critically, the importance of investing in software versus people.
Employment Hero, an employment lifecycle platform for SMEs, announces core updates to its technology stack, implementing AI across multiple areas of the platform.
Over the past few years, health and wellbeing support has become increasingly important to potential employees when choosing a company to join, as reported by 34% of employers in the latest study from Towergate Health & Protection.
New research into the adoption of employee benefits has indicated that HR leaders throughout the UK find that benefits and workplace perks are not meeting expectations.
With the majority (89%) of businesses mandating in-office working days, the latest Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index shows Gen Z attendance is up by 10% as businesses lay on the perks to attract workers in.
According to a recent survey conducted by Project Brains, an AI-powered Fractional Work platform that assists businesses in scaling by matching individuals to specific roles and business needs, half of new hires either leave or require extensive support to enhance their productivity.
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of Brits anticipate that the skills required for their roles will change over the next five years, with 15% expecting significant shifts, as revealed by data from the global hiring and matching platform, Indeed.
Senior employees have been guided on supporting their teams effectively without falling into the trap of micromanagement. Business specialists at TelephoneSystems.Cloud have offered five key strategies to maintain a positive work environment.
Work-related stress and burnout are currently costing the UK economy £28 billion a year, according to data and economic modelling from AXA UK and the Centre for Business and Economic Research.
57% of Companies Risk Inadequate Support by Offering Identical Benefits to Overseas and UK Employees
Towergate Health & Protection’s latest study unveils that 57% of businesses with international staff are exposing themselves to potential challenges by extending the same health and wellbeing benefits to employees overseas as they do to those in the UK.
Economic instability, marked by hiring freezes and cost-cutting measures, has led to a downturn in the job market, with recruitment analysts noting a significant and ongoing drop in permanent job placements.
On the 6th April, the work landscape in the UK will be undergoing a big change. The date marks the introduction of the Flexible Working Bill.
A recent international study by Sage has found that HR professionals are embracing AI as a solution to reduce administrative burdens, tackle time-intensive tasks, and alleviate burnout.
A new study indicates that businesses should prepare for an influx of flexible working requests as over half (55%) of employees plan to apply for new flexible working arrangements following the introduction of the Flexible Working Bill in the UK this weekend.
Employment Hero, the people management platform, is forecasting a significant rise in parents opting for early work starts following the introduction of new Flexible Working regulations.
Over three-quarters (76%) of employers now evaluate the effects of their health and wellbeing support for staff, a study by GRiD, the group risk sector’s industry body, has found.
According to new data from Indeed, 74% of UK businesses report that hiring has become more challenging over the past five years.
Towergate Health & Protection’s recent study indicates a significant 91% of companies maintain a hybrid workforce. The findings suggest a mere 9% of businesses currently operate without any hybrid employees. On average, 39% of employees engage in hybrid working, with 27% of companies reporting over half their staff working in this mode.
