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Frontline jobs see wage increases in Q1 2025, but labour shortages continue across key industries

Frontline workers experienced notable wage growth in the first quarter of 2025, yet many industries are still struggling to fill open roles. A new report from Resume Now and Talroo, based on labour market data from January through March, shows...

UK job surge, BBC culture shake-up, and Revolut’s surveillance concerns define workplace climate

UK job market sees growth in vacancies and salaries UK vacancies and salaries hit annual highs in March, with Adzuna reporting 871,168 job openings—the first annual vacancy growth since July 2022. Healthcare and social work led the surge, while graduate roles...

Recruitment dips, flex work stalls, and airports prepare for touchless travel

Air travel set for major overhaul with digital ‘journey pass’ Air travel is on the verge of a tech-driven transformation, as the UN’s aviation body, ICAO, plans to replace boarding passes and check-in procedures with a digital “journey pass.” Stored on...

CEOs make big big push for AI but less work/life balance

The growing love-in between CEOs and AI continues, making it a staple of the employee experience. That’s while the notion of work/life balance at startups gets ripped up in recent leadership memos and interviews. In the pro-AI corner, Shopify’s CEO,...

Workplace compliance shortcomings, flexible work issues, and 2025’s financial leaders

RTW compliance gaps leave employers at risk A new Home Office survey reveals widespread confusion among UK employers about right to work (RTW) checks. Of 2,152 businesses surveyed, 80% answered at least one compliance question incorrectly, risking civil penalties. Common errors...

Navigating change: UK cracks down on hidden fees, reshapes NHS, and rethinks high performance

UK bans hidden fees and fake reviews to protect shoppers New consumer laws taking effect today ban hidden “dripped” fees and fake reviews, aiming to save UK consumers an estimated £2.2bn annually. Under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act 2024,...

The impact of tariffs on customer experience

Based on the headlines, it is easy to imagine the impact of Donald Trump’s global tariff war bringing steel producers’ or car manufacturers’ CEOs and, of course, penguins, to their knees in tears. While the immediate impact might deliver a...

Leaders must start planning for uncertain times

Since returning to office, US president Donald Trump has sewn chaos and uncertainty. Whether he is playing with the idea of a global trade war, or making outlandish offers to buy countries, his calculated attempts to wrong-foot everybody have created...

Too polite to talk pay? How Brits avoid salary discussions 

In a nation where 71% of job adverts now include salary details, only 16% of Brits are willing to discuss their earnings with colleagues. Despite the UK leading Europe in salary transparency, new research from Indeed reveals that the British...

This week in CX: the digital revolution in travel, finance & customer service

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we explore the evolving landscape of airport customer experience, the benefits and challenges of CX consulting, and how Zoom’s AI-driven workflows are transforming digital interactions. We’re also...