working conditions Archives

Gig economy workforce triples in last five years

Nov 8, 2021 | 0

What recommendations have been made to boost rights for the gig economy workforce?

Gig economy should be made fairer, public argue

Nov 1, 2021 | 0

According to the study, in what ways can working conditions in the gig economy be improved?

Temporary visa scheme permitted after HGV driver shortages

Sep 27, 2021 | 0

Why has this measure been criticised by some industry bodies?

Goldman Sachs staff to receive pay rise after working conditions complaints

Aug 3, 2021 | 0

This boost in salary comes after an internal report by junior analysts reported “inhumane” working conditions.

COVID-19 has led to boom in claims against employers

Jan 22, 2021 | 0

What were the most common reasons that employers were hit with litigation claims?

Top five ways you can help employees stay productive during the heatwave

Jul 24, 2019 | 0

What are the best ways to keep UK workers productive despite the heat?

The darker side of Black Friday

Nov 22, 2018 | 0

Black Friday will be a boon for many retailers, but it can also be a hectic affair for those working in the sector.

Staff in trouble for ‘smiling’ at clothing warehouse

Feb 7, 2017 | 0

Employers working for British fashion retailer Boohoo.com risk getting fired for smiling or checking their mobile phones, an investigation by Channel 4 has found.

Sports Direct operates ‘gulag’ warehouses, Guardian claims

Dec 11, 2015 | 0

Sports Direct shares went into a tailspin yesterday and tumbled to the bottom of the FTSE 100 as its shares tanked by 12pc after a slowdown in sales and a report by The Guardian exposing dubious working conditions at the company.