As the economy takes unpredictable turns due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of employees are choosing to clutch their current roles with a vice-like grip, earning them the moniker ‘job huggers’. Experts are attributing this phenomenon to exacerbated economic insecurity. A recent study published in The Journal of Economic Perspectives sheds…
In a recognition of the increasing demands for accountability and fair practice in healthcare, the General Medical Council (GMC), the professional regulator for doctors in the United Kingdom (UK), has moved towards simplifying the process for striking off physicians who engage in discriminatory behaviour. The GMC has committed to legitimise and streamline handling of complaints…
A recent webinar, held on Thursday, provided in-depth insights into the topic of statutory sick pay, underlining its importance in the payroll landscape. The event also shed light on the future direction of payroll, emphasizing the critical changes brought about by digital transformation. The webinar brought together various payroll professionals, labor law experts, and human…
April 2026 has seen a raft of major amendments to employment law, fundamentally altering the UK employment landscape. These changes, detailed below, reflect shifting social values and economic realities. 1. National Minimum Wage Rise: In a bid to combat rising inflation in the UK, the national minimum wage has witnessed a 2% increment to £9.32…
A concerning link has been established between construction dust exposure, often termed a ‘silent killer,’ and approximately 500 fatalities in the industry every year. Roughly 600,000 workers are believed to be exposed to this unnoticed threat daily, raising major safety worries within the sector. The risks associated with construction dust have been largely overlooked or…
Digital spaces are teeming with possibilities, from fostering connectivity to promoting diverse viewpoints. But alongside these potentials are risks, notably, the increasing online targeting of women’s voices. Women are often subject to online harassment, with figures from the Pew Research Center revealing that 33% of women under the age of 35 have experienced online sexual…
Amidst growing uncertainty over education and employment opportunities post-pandemic, a burgeoning trend making substantial waves across the United Kingdom is the increased interest in apprenticeships. Reliable education data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show an encouraging upturn in the number of apprenticeships over the last few years, demonstrating a significant shift towards alternative…
A recent study conducted by Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has underscored that most organisations fail to formulate strategies to communicate about changes in the workplace. The study titled “Top pain points and transformative solutions in Change Management and Communication,” was conducted with participation from about 650 organisations worldwide, revealing that only 31% of organisations frequently…
In a surprising turn of events, the United States job market has seen a marked decline, despite forecasts predicting growth. Economists across the nation are left perplexed by this unexpected downturn. The country has been steadily recovering from the economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the gross domestic product growing at a…
Booming economic growth in the United Kingdom might hit a stumbling block due to escalating international geopolitical tensions, augmented by the UK-Iran conflict. Economic experts have voiced concern that these growing uncertainties could dent not just the UK’s, but the global economic outlook in general. Britain’s economic stability is perceived to be in peril following…