Barclays is reportedly in the early stages of developing plans to eliminate up to 2,000 jobs as part of a £1bn cost-cutting initiative, marking a strategic move to enhance profits and dividend payments to shareholders.
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As Black Friday kicks off, traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year, hundreds of Amazon staff have initiated a strike in the midst of a pay dispute with the retail giant.
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“Don’t work on Fridays, because you don’t have to. I don’t think anyone should be working five days a week. It’s just pointless,” says Cowell.
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Over the past year, Amazon has executed its largest layoffs in history, cutting 27,000 jobs since last Autumn!
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Recent research research paints a grim picture, with one in ten working mothers being compelled to leave their jobs due to inadequate childcare support for children aged four or under.
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The government has called on councils experimenting with a four-day working week to halt their trials, citing concerns about taxpayers’ value for money.
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Rishi Sunak has addressed the impact of AI on the labour market. Should HR be worried?
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The pace of basic wage growth in the United Kingdom has registered its first decline since January, according to the latest official data.
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The latest labour market report by the ONS reveals that the estimate of payrolled employees in the UK for September 2023 remains largely unchanged.
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ITV has made headlines by introducing a comprehensive “relationships-in-work” policy. Failure to adhere to this policy could result in dismissal! What does it entail?
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A significant portion of the British workforce is actively seeking new job opportunities, with over half of respondents expressing a desire for change!
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In a recent employment tribunal, Citibank secured a win after the dismissal of an employee, Szabolcs Fekete, who had been accused of gross misconduct related to dishonest expense claims.
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A recent survey of C-Level Executives found that “quiet quitting” is a persistent issue for most organisations!
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The tech sector must retain talent and bridge the widening skills gap, according to new research.
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In light of ADHD Awareness Month, new research has shed light on how the design of office environments is contributing to the loss of talented neurodivergent workers within businesses.
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A high-ranking executive at Nationwide who lost her £75,000-per-year job due to the company’s decision to eliminate remote work has been granted compensation totalling nearly £350,000.
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