Tag: work policies

Gen Z Wants More Praise at Work 

Three out of four U.S. managers believe Gen Z employees crave more recognition than their older colleagues,  and not just for big wins. A new ResumeTemplates.com survey of 1,050 managers found that 76% say Gen Z workers expect more praise, while...

Challenges for UK businesses: legal risks, job cuts, and ROI justification

Workplace ‘banter’ poses legal risks for employers    Workplace banter continues to challenge businesses, with 57 tribunal cases last year linked to discrimination and harassment, according to GQ Littler. Allegations included racist, sexist, and inappropriate remarks, often dismissed as harmless jokes. Employment...

HR under scrutiny, experience trumps location and closing the 50+ gender pay gap

Leaders voice doubts about HR and marketing effectiveness  Nearly half (45%) of business leaders question professionalism in HR, marketing, and sales, according to the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Professional development is seen as key to improving perceptions. HR professionals must...

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...

Employees are struggling to keep up with workplace challenges

According to a Skillsoft survey, over 8 in 10 employees feel unprepared to tackle workplace challenges in 2025. The findings show that burnout, exhaustion, and overwhelming workloads plagued employees throughout 2024, leaving them ill-equipped for the future. The survey also found...

Nearly half of graduates reject full-time office jobs

According to a recent study by the International Workplace Group, almost half (49%) of university graduates would not apply for jobs that require a full five-day office presence. The survey showed a preference for flexible work arrangements, with an additional...

Majority of workers over 50 believe age blocks job opportunities 

A recent Hays study highlights that most workers over 50 feel their age affects their job prospects, sparking calls for businesses to adopt more inclusive recruitment and career advancement practices. According to the study, 61% of workers, regardless of age, believe...

Gen Z and millennials opt for instant messaging, shunning work phone calls 

According to a recent survey conducted by global recruitment agency Robert Walters, Generation Z and millennial professionals are increasingly avoiding phone calls at work, preferring email and instant messaging instead.  According to the report, 59% of Generation Z and millennials (born between...

New employee monitoring policy opens conversations surrounding trust and transparency

To ensure a return to office-working conditions three times a week, PwC are to begin monitoring their UK employees’ working locations. PwC staff are expected to spend 60% of their work time with clients, or in the office. “PwC’s decision to...

SME bosses fear doing or saying the wrong thing concerning EDI policies, new research finds

SME bosses are putting off from adopting new working practices concerning equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) policies, out of fear of doing or saying the wrong thing, a new report from Workplace Equity Commission (WEC) has found. The report specifically...