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.

New research conducted by the women's health startup frendo reveals that 25% of women employed in UK offices have felt shamed or pressured into returning early from health-related leave.

UK SMBs witnessed a 37% increase in daily cybersecurity warnings over the last year, according to a study by cybersecurity provider, Censornet.

The UK is facing an unprecedented skills shortage, with the latest government statistics revealing that 9.25 million people aged 16-64 are currently out of the workforce. As a result, employers have a dwindling pool of talent to select from to plug skills gaps.  

The first few months of every year are a popular time for top talent to job hunt and for businesses to recruit. While we’re coming to the end of the hiring flurry for 2024, talent shortages and skills gaps continue to persist, and businesses in all industries need a competitive edge to succeed. According to the global mobility platform Localyze, businesses must look to the global talent pool to win the war for the best employees.  

A recent study by YuLife, a technology-focused insurance firm dedicated to inspiring life, has revealed a concerning trend in the UK's healthcare standards. This research, conducted in partnership with YouGov, indicates a widespread perception of decline, with approximately 73% of UK adults believing healthcare standards have deteriorated throughout their lifetimes, including 55% who feel the decline has been significant. Moreover, 59% of adults in the UK perceive a worsening in healthcare standards over just the past year.

One in five (21%) employees are choosing to work from home more often to avoid annoying behaviour of co-workers, with a quarter (25%) of senior managers abandoning their offices to dodge irritating staff.

Hywel Carver, CEO of Skiller Whale, argues that you can’t hire your way out of this problem: companies need to look to at live team coaching to get the outcomes they need.

Building trust within a workplace is of utmost importance, and managers and business owners need to know how to build trust within their workplace and amongst teams.

If you’re leading a small business or team, time is your most precious commodity.

The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is to ‘inspire inclusion’, and Towergate Health & Protection is reminding employers of the importance of providing female employees with equal, adequate, and appropriate support.

This Employee Appreciation Day, Capital on Tap has given some top tips for how business owners can ensure that your employees feel appreciated.  

This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week (26 February – 3 March). It is an important week, as it is estimated that 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder, which equates to almost 2% of the population. This means that for every 100 employees, you could have two who have an eating disorder.

Research issued by Towergate Health & Protection reveals that a huge 92% of employers either have increased, or are intending to increase, the support offered to employees specifically due to the cost-of-living crisis.

When discussing mental health in the workplace, we usually focus on employee wellbeing. However, we tend to forget that managers are also employees and also suffer from work pressures, which can lead to poor mental wellbeing.

StaySafe, a provider of lone worker safety solutions, has conducted an in-depth analysis of official data sources to identify the most stressed workforces in the UK.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have released new guidelines regarding menopause in the workplace, outlining the legal responsibilities of employers under the Equality Act 2010.

Businesses are constantly navigating new challenges, but one to add to the list for 2024 is staff retention. In a recent BT report, 53% of employers admitted experiencing a greater level of voluntary turnover now compared to previous years. So, what can businesses leaders do to keep their talent? Here, Kristian Torode, Director and Co-Founder of unified communications specialist Crystaline, shares his advice on using technology to ensure successful onboarding and long-term retention.

The economic and social pressures of recent years mean workers are feeling stressed, and those in younger generations are particularly feeling the strain.