Tag: Employee Engagement

High employee engagement equals low turnover: Is it that simple?

goHappy, the frontline employee engagement solutions provider, has published a compelling connection between employee engagement and turnover. Based on survey responses from 46,250 frontline workers in the U.S. and Canada, the Q1 2025 State of the Frontline Worker report shows...

From stage to office: AI for theatre translation, flexible work for dog owners, and business optimisation

AI-powered live translation expands access to off-broadway theatre New York’s off-Broadway play Perfect Crime now offers live AI-powered translations, making performances accessible to non-English speakers. Audience members scan a QR code to select from 60 languages, listening via headphones while following...

Tech job adverts in the UK drop 50% as AI and offshoring reshape the industry

The UK has seen a dramatic decline in tech job adverts over the past five years, with listings falling by 50% since 2019. This drop is far steeper than the overall job market, where adverts have decreased by 31% in...

6 reasons why awards programmes deliver ROI

Much like the A-list stars that rocked up to the 97th Academy Awards ceremony this year, we all crave a little recognition.Even if you claim modesty, or demur your moment in the spotlight, you will be over the moon if...

Power plays: Google’s bold buy, elite spending trends, and retail leaders

Google acquires cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billionAlphabet, Google’s parent company, has announced its largest acquisition yet, purchasing cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion. This move aims to strengthen Google Cloud’s security capabilities and compete with Microsoft and Amazon in...

Construction & teaching jobs surge, retail giants lose billions, and a Walmart fraud case unfolds

Job vacancies rise in construction, teaching, and maintenanceA new report by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast shows rising construction, gardening, teaching, and maintenance vacancies. Meanwhile, demand for veterinary nurses, delivery drivers, and train and tram drivers has...

Asda job cuts, workplace exclusion, and rising shoplifting

Shoplifting and abuse on the rise in the UK According to a British Retail Consortium survey, nearly a quarter of Britons have witnessed shoplifting or abuse of retail workers in the past year, with Nottingham and London among the worst-affected cities. Retail crime...

Phenom and Deloitte partner to enhance workforce transformation with AI

Phenom has announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte, bringing together Phenom’s intelligent talent experience platform and Deloitte’s deep expertise in human capital strategy. By joining forces, the two organisations aim to help streamline talent acquisition and management, allowing enterprises to...

EU consumer protections under fire: weakened passenger rights, gender gaps in tech, and gambling scandals

EU plans to weaken passenger compensation rules  The EU is considering changes to its air passenger rights regulation, EU261, which could reduce compensation for flight delays. Passengers can claim compensation if a flight arrives three hours late, but a new proposal...

Migrant care workers, consumer spending, and Boots’ future: uncertainty across industries

Migrant care workers trapped by unfair repayment clauses Migrant care workers are being exploited through excessive repayment clauses, forcing them to stay in poor working conditions, according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Calls to the RCN’s advice line on...