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Spotify cuts 1,600 jobs

Dec 4, 2023 | 0

Spotify, the Stockholm-based music streaming giant, is set to slash 17% of its workforce, as the company cites a sluggish economy and escalating borrowing costs.

1 in 3 women feel unsafe commuting in the dark – what can employers do?

Dec 4, 2023 | 0

In a recent survey, over 1,000 working women in the UK were asked about their feelings regarding commuting in the dark. What were the results?

Four in five HR professionals are currently using AI at work

Dec 4, 2023 | 0

A recent study reveals that 81% of HR decision-makers in Europe are witnessing a growing appetite for Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption from senior leadership.

Female CEOs & women on boards have increased by 83%

Dec 1, 2023 | 0

Recent research indicates substantial growth in gender diversity within corporate leadership roles.

Festive season set to worsen work-life balance for UK workforce

Dec 1, 2023 | 0

As the UK gears up for the festive season, concerns over work-life balance are on the rise for a significant portion of the workforce!

How not to be a HR nightmare at the Christmas Party

Dec 1, 2023 | 0

As the festive season unfolds, workplaces transform into wonderlands adorned with mistletoe and shimmering lights, setting the stage for the annual work Christmas party.

Starmer vows to scrap controversial salary discount policy

Nov 30, 2023 | 0

In a move to address concerns over wage disparities and tackle soaring immigration figures, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to scrap the controversial salary discount policy for foreign workers filling job shortages.

Job hopping intentions remain high despite a cooling employment market

Nov 30, 2023 | 0

A significant portion of UK professionals are planning to embark on a job hunt in the upcoming year, primarily motivated by the pursuit of a higher salary. What can HR do about this?

44% of UK businesses struggle to match competitors’ pay and benefits package

Nov 30, 2023 | 0

The fight for skilled talent intensifies, with poor quality applicants and skills shortages identified as the top hiring issues over the past year!

15% of HR heads believe men are better suited to senior jobs

Nov 29, 2023 | 1

“Shocking” poll reveals alarming bias among HR heads towards women in top jobs.

75% of young employees miss out on protection from unfair dismissal and redundancy pay

Nov 29, 2023 | 0

New findings from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) indicate that a significant majority of young employees aged 16 to 24 are missing out on crucial employment rights.

Gen Z are most confident line managers when dealing with harassment, neurodiversity, and gender identity

Nov 29, 2023 | 0

Why do Gen Z stand out as the most confident cohort when it comes to navigating sensitive workplace issues?

Council workers who work from home caught with second jobs

Nov 28, 2023 | 0

Hybrid working, a practice adopted by many during and after the COVID-19 lockdowns, has reportedly exacerbated the issue, with newfound flexibilities making a second income particularly alluring!

HR is the most flexible industry to work in, study reveals

Nov 28, 2023 | 0

In a study conducted by Flexa, HR and recruitment have been identified as the most flexible industries to work in.

Deskless workers in the UK feel expendable, new report reveals

Nov 28, 2023 | 0

Over half of deskless workers believe they are perceived as expendable by their employers!

Barclays considers cutting up to 2,000 jobs in £1bn cost-cutting initiative

Nov 27, 2023 | 0

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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