Tag: Employee Engagement

UK businesses grapple with 41% increase in sick leave

According to new data from TotalJobs, sick leave in the UK has surged by 41% over the past three years, adding more pressure to declining productivity levels. The study points to rising absenteeism as a contributing factor to a “cycle...

Cisco enhances employee collaboration with new AI-driven solutions

Cisco has unveiled new AI-driven tools aimed at transforming employee experiences and streamlining more intelligent and connected workplaces. With innovations like Cisco Spatial Meetings, the Ceiling Microphone Pro, and expanded Webex AI Assistant capabilities, Cisco aims to make collaboration easier...

UK internship opportunities fall 30% as job market tightens

Internship opportunities in the UK have dropped this year, making it harder for students and graduates to obtain work experience. According to a survey by Adzuna, the number of internships has decreased by 30% compared to 2022, with only 3,817...

Ageas CEO, Ant Middle honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at UK Customer Experience Awards

Ant Middle, CEO of personal lines insurer, Ageas UK, picked up the Lifetime Achievement Award at the UK Customer Experience Awards, last night in London. Ant Middle was honoured at the biggest night for the CX sector in UK, for his...

Young UK workers optimistic about 2025, but workplace pressure and AI gaps remain

A new report on 2025 employee experience trends from Qualtrics reveals that UK workers under 25 feel optimistic about their careers and their organizations’ futures. The findings suggest that young employees will remain engaged and optimistic in the new year. “Over...

Young women in Britain feel less supported than men

According to a new report by the Young Women’s Foundation (YWF), young women in Britain feel less supported in their careers than their male counterparts. The report shows that just 56% of women aged 18-30 feel optimistic about their careers,...

34% of tech pros say AI security skills are lacking

The latest O’Reilly report has highlighted a growing gap between new cyber threats and the readiness of security teams to handle them. According to the report, 34% of professionals reported a lack of expertise, especially around emerging vulnerabilities like prompt...

New HR buzzword ‘fauxductivity’ is concerning employers that their staff are pretending to work

The new HR buzzword ‘fauxductivity’ is set to worry employers and highlight the age where keeping an eye on staff’s productivity is a requirement. The term refers to employees keeping up appearances of productivity without actually achieving anything. Instead of...

Are employees ready to trust AI with their paychecks?

According to PayrollOrg’s (PAYO) survey, many U.S. workers are uneasy about integrating AI into payroll processes. Specifically, 39% of respondents expressed discomfort with AI calculating their pay, while 53% were uncomfortable with AI answering payroll-related questions instead of a human. “Payroll...

The internet has made connection a whole new conversation 

As a Gen Z-er born in 1999, I’ve been online and with a phone in my hand for over half of my life. I got a non-internet flip phone just to text my parents and play Tetris at age 9,...