The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is set to reshape the job market in the UK, raising urgent calls for a national contingency plan to address potential mass job losses. As businesses increasingly integrate AI technologies, concerns are growing about the displacement of workers in a variety of sectors. Latest developments Recent discussions among policymakers…
The UK government has announced new measures aimed at addressing the rise of ‘bogus’ self-employment, a practice that has garnered increasing scrutiny in recent years. The initiative comes in response to concerns regarding the welfare of workers misclassified as self-employed, which has implications for both tax revenue and employee rights. What happened In a bid…
Key details According to the latest report from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), employer confidence has shown signs of recovery as the UK approaches the upcoming budget announcement. The REC’s survey indicates that while confidence levels have improved from a low point earlier in the year, they remain delicately balanced. The sentiment among employers…