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Young workers face rising stress and reluctance to seek support

A recent survey by Mental Health UK shows that younger workers are increasingly reluctant to discuss job-related stress with senior staff, contributing to a growing mental health crisis in the workplace. The report highlights a 4% increase in younger workers...

BP announces 4,700 job cuts in cost-saving strategy

BP is set to cut 4,700 jobs, approximately 5% of its global workforce, as part of an initiative to reduce costs and bolster investor confidence. Alongside these layoffs, the company will also eliminate 3,000 contractor roles this year, aiming to...

Appreciation levels among UK employees lag behind US and Australia

A recent survey conducted by Reward Gateway Edenred reveals that the UK lags behind the US and Australia in employee appreciation. The UK scored 61.8 on the company’s Appreciation Index, compared to 66.3 for the US and 66.8 for Australia.The...

Over 60% of UK workers plan to seek new roles in 2025

New data from LinkedIn highlights a growing struggle in the recruitment landscape, with 61% of UK workers planning to seek new roles in 2025. However, 54% of job seekers and 79% of HR professionals report that the hiring process has...

This week in CX: Who’s taking the wheel when it comes to CX?

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve been exploring the key drivers behind the latest CX strategies and examining the role of AI in healthcare and retail.We’re also discussing new updates from...

Gen Z loyalty might be worth £2.5B in January sales

As the January sales approach, Gen Z is set to unleash a staggering £2.5 billion in spending, making them one of the most lucrative consumer groups for brands to engage. However, new research from SAP Emarsys reveals that brands must...

Care, share and trust: how ALA Insurance become industry disruptors

Two new hires are expected to begin their careers at ALA Insurance in December, a family owned and run firm based in rural North Yorkshire. They’re joining an organisation that by any measure is thriving. Sales are up 32% year-on-year...

AI, gamification, and custom rewards: What’s driving loyalty success in 2025?

What if your loyalty programme could deliver a 5x ROI, boost customer engagement, and save your team hours of work?Antavo’s Global Customer Loyalty Report 2025 reveals how businesses are achieving these results by embracing AI, gamification, and personalised rewards.Based on...

Sigma Connected raises £100,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Sigma Connected has secured £100,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital, supporting the hospital’s mission to provide care to hundreds of thousands of sick children nationwide each year.Since beginning their support in 2017, Sigma Connected has joined the hospital’s “Changemakers.” This is...

Statistics reveal the ups and downs of job satisfaction in the UK workforce

A recent study by the Socio-Economic Review has shed light on the complex relationship between age and job satisfaction among UK workers. Drawing on data from over 100,000 employees through four national surveys—the UK Skills and Employment Survey, the Workplace...