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The number of planned redundancies in the UK rocketed by 54% in the 12 months ending 31 July, according to new research. Successive rises in interest rates have piled pressure on UK business’ cashflow, resulting in a leap of 83,382 planned job cuts, up to 237,017, in 2022/23 compared with 153,635 in 2021/22, according to…

Two thirds (66%) of organisations in the UK are implementing or considering bans on generative AI applications within the workplace, according to a survey of IT decision makers by software company Blackberry. Most (69%) of these bans are long term or permanent, with 78% concerned that unsecured AI apps pose a cybersecurity threat. Although 76%…

UK office workers are lagging behind their American counterparts when it comes to adopting AI in the workplace, research has revealed. Nearly half (46%) of US office workers now use AI at least once weekly in their roles, compared with just 29% in the UK, according to research by software company Asana’s Work Innovation Lab.…

Feelings about what is left behind and fears about what may lie ahead can stifle life and career choices. When it is time to shift and decide which job offer is best, career coach Kelli Thompson recommends five steps: Remember what moved you in a job you loved, be practical and pragmatic about the job…

When writing a resume, there are multiple expert tips to consider. Make sure to mirror the language in the job description if it’s relevant to your experience. Use impactful verbs in describing what you did in each job. Quantify your accomplishments with impressive numbers. That’s all fairly straightforward. But when it comes to trying to make an impression, should…

Jacinda Arden has announced she is stepping down as prime minister of New Zealand, leaving us with powerful words on leadership: “I hope I leave behind a belief that you can be kind but strong, empathetic but decisive, optimistic but focused… that you can be your own kind of leader, one who knows when it’s…

The benefits of a business with people from different backgrounds are clear. Not only does it bring diversity of thought and allow people to learn from different experiences, but it can also help attract a bigger pool of talent, too. While the benefits may be well-understood, it’s clear that many businesses are still struggling to…

Organisations such as Barclays, Lloyds Group, Virgin Money and British Airways have offered their staff one-off bonus payments to help with soaring living costs, yet bonuses might not be a quick fix for companies to incentivise their workers. Jill Cotton, career trends expert at Glassdoor, said improving the employee experience would be more effective at…

Your organisation is leaking top talent assets through exit interviews. Let’s assume your organisation doesn’t have exit interviews in place; the companies wouldn’t do much with the insights even if they were, and that no one senior cares either way. These assumptions are all too valid, as they are the reality I see in many…

While it’s difficult to predict any specific event, one thing we can predict is that through 2023 and beyond, business and employees will face ongoing disruption. It’s well documented that disruption impacts employees and business performance. Yet, while disruption creates certain challenges, many organisations are able to thrive. WTW research, spanning a decade, found key…