The economy may be uncertain, but people’s desire to seek out new job opportunities remains strong.
The chatter around quiet quitting is hard to ignore – this is when an employee doesn’t actually quit but remains in their job without performing above and beyond – but have you heard the buzz about quiet firing?
The pressure on firms struggling to hire staff is at an all-time high. According to the latest ONS labour market statistics released in May (2022), for the first time since records began, there are fewer unemployed people than job vacancies. Businesses say they are willing to pay more for the right individuals, but finding suitable people to employ seems like an impossible task. Faced with such challenges, how can startups increase their chances of securing the talent they desperately need to grow?
As world leaders converge on Glasgow for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (Cop26), the need for climate action has never been stronger.
Traditionally, the office has been a place we go to in order to work. But with almost three quarters (74%) of firms planning to maintain increased levels of home working after the pandemic, according to research from the Institute of Directors, are the days of the physical office numbered?
