The Office of National Statistics recently released a report indicating a notable shift in the way businesses approach work concepts. As of late November 2023, 18% of businesses are either implementing or planning to implement increased homeworking as a permanent business model.

Chris Combemale, CEO of the Data & Marketing Association (DMA UK) and Chair of the DPDI Business Advisory Group, discusses why the government’s proposed reforms will benefit businesses and their customers.

It can be difficult for businesses of any scale to navigate economic struggles, and allocating budgets to new hires is part of that difficulty. Our Talent Insights report from earlier this year showcased that almost a quarter of UK employees who were surveyed (22%) would leave their current role due to lack of career opportunities, and 17% would leave due to a lack of training opportunities provided.

Last month, the Government’s consultation into Occupational Health services for businesses closed. The consultation has many aims, but one of the main ones is to look at how we can eradicate long-term sickness and get people back into work.

There are around 28 million adults in the UK living with chronic pain. Pain has a huge impact on quality of life and work. Our PAW Toolkit developed at the University of Nottingham, aims to help employees with managing their condition and accessing help when it’s needed.

A recent report by the international mobility platform Localyze indicates that work relocation, whether for short or extended periods, enhances employee effectiveness and job satisfaction.

UKG, a provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, recently unveiled its forecast of 2024 HR Megatrends poised to redefine the global workplace. The detailed exposition of these trends will take place at the UKG Aspire conference in Las Vegas this week.

In the dynamic UK business environment, Sketch Labs has reported a remarkable twofold increase in the demand for 'coworking space' over the past five years. This trend highlights a significant shift towards remote and hybrid working models, with employees increasingly seeking flexible environments to harmonise their work and personal life.

An alarming new study of workplace leaders describes an environment of unconscious fear in modern-day leadership, leading to toxic culture, stunted growth, performance and productivity, and decision inertia.

A startup’s hiring process is part of its brand. Get it wrong, and it can damage your brand. Get it right, and it can propel your growth.

Only a fifth (21%) of employees say they have a very good understanding of all the health and wellbeing benefits they’re offered.

The number of employees voicing wellbeing concerns is on the rise, but a significant number of organisations and managers are ill-prepared to address them, according to new research from Mintago.

The majority (72%) of businesses are finding it difficult to retain top employees, with 22% admitting it’s very challenging, a new survey has revealed.

Michael Doolin, Founder and Group Managing Director of Clover HR gives startups effective, simple and affordable advice to maximise their chances of hiring top talent.  

New research from talent management platform Employment Hero lays bare the struggle SMEs face when attempting to hire.

Gen Z employees – aged 16 to 24 – are more likely to leave an organisation if they don’t receive frequent managerial feedback and communication (73%), compared to other non-Gen Z employees (52%). That’s according to a survey by StaffCircle, the all-in-one Employee Success Platform.

Year after year, a new cohort of fresh graduates enter the job market, seeking to put their newly found skills and knowledge to good use. As a startup, you may be sceptical of hiring fresh graduates straight out of university. Perhaps you feel like they don’t have enough experience. Or you don’t have the time and resources to properly train graduates.

In a post-pandemic world, remote working has become commonplace. Many companies allow staff to work from home at least some of the time.

Worrying about the wellbeing of overseas employees is what keeps employers awake at night, according to Towergate Health & Protection.

On World Mental Health Day, International SOS, one of the world's leading health and security risk services companies, puts a spotlight on the increasing importance of mental health resilience for global workforces.