While 73% of Gen Zs are willing to take a pay cut to pursue more fulfilling opportunities, two-thirds of Gen Zs plan to quit their current job by 2025. Perceptions on careers and how often employees need to reskill and alter their career route have evolved significantly for the newest generation of workers, reveals a national survey of 2,000 working adults by Resource Solutions, a leading provider of workforce and advisory solutions. The results show Gen Zs expect to change industries at least three times throughout their working life – once more than any other generation before them.  W ..read more

Research from the World Health Organisation has found that a quarter of adults around the world don’t get the sufficient levels of physical activity needed to live a healthy lifestyle. Businesses should take note of this, as there is a direct correlation between exercise and workplace productivity. In fact, a study by the University of Otago in New Zealand has found that employees who exercise regularly are 13% more productive at their workplace. This seemingly small percentage could have a huge impact over time if more workers took up exercising and could see huge increases in productivity a ..read more

As the emphasis on inclusion grows overall, working dads are finding it easier to talk to employers about family-related issues – but it is still easier for women to do so. 74% of women are confident talking to their employer about family-related issues, but for men, this figure sits at 67%. With 45% of working fathers in senior roles seeking new employment, Bright Horizons has some sage advice for employers who want to ensure their approach is gender inclusive.  Denise Priest, Executive Director of Work+Family Solutions at Bright Horizons shared the following guidance:  1. If you a ..read more

Running a company can be incredibly stressful, and the pressures can impact almost every area of an owner’s life. According to a new study by Capital on Tap, nearly one-third (32%) of small business owners say that they’ve had to make uncomfortable and difficult decisions in their personal lives for the success of their business. With this in mind, the survey has delved deeper into some of the other sacrifices that small business owners have to make. The research has also explored the importance of self-care among entrepreneurs, and the team has provided some top tips for maintaining a health ..read more

According to a recent LinkedIn survey, the average recruiter spends about 30 hours a week on admin — sourcing candidates, screening CVs, scheduling interviews and coordinating applications across multiple platforms. Here Jon Williams, partner at AI data management specialist Xerini, explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can help hiring teams streamline recruitment processes, find the right candidates more easily, and gain a competitive advantage. Identifying suitable candidates from a vast talent pool is a concern shared by 52 per cent of talent acquisition leaders. In response, HR teams ..read more

An estimated 74% of UK adults feel so stressed they have been overwhelmed or unable to cope1 and the most common cause of stress is work-related. With daily commitments and a need to constantly balance home life and work, the strain caused can lead to a significant impact on mental and physical health. With sick days at work hitting the highest level for 10 years and mental illness being a main cause, employers must be equipped with the right policies and benefits to support their employees. National Stress Awareness Day, taking place on Thursday 2nd November aims to highlight the ways that s ..read more

Research has revealed that 72 per cent of women in tech roles agree that they have experienced some form of sexism when working in the industry highlighting a widespread toxic culture, unveiled in Fawcett Society’s report, in partnership with Virgin Media O2. It was revealed that one fifth (20 per cent) of men working in the technology sector believe that women do not have a natural fit with the industry and women agreed that sexism they have experienced includes being paid less than male colleagues, sexist ‘banter’ and questioning of their abilities or skills. The report highlighted that 32 ..read more

Company swag has evolved from just an afterthought to a big part of creating an amazing company culture in modern workplaces. Swag isn’t just about promotional pens and generic T-shirts anymore—companies can now look to creative and customised merch to bring their teams together. Providing employees with personalised apparel and accessories not only boosts morale but also reinforces the brand’s identity. Adding well-designed, high-quality company merch to employee programmes can help companies strengthen their workplace cultures, making them more exciting to be a part of. That creates a rippl ..read more

In the dynamic landscape of education, where seamless operation is essential for effective learning, the challenge of managing teacher absences has never been more crucial. The 2021/22 academic year brought forth a staggering statistic – 67.5% of teachers took sickness absence, averaging 9.3 days per teacher. These numbers highlight the pressing need for innovative solutions that can address this prevalent issue head-on. This is where absence management technology, particularly Activ People HR for schools, steps in as a game-changer. The Realm of Absence Challenges: The past few years have wi ..read more

As major technology companies, such as LinkedIn and Apple, adopt different AI approaches as part of their global efforts to employ and optimise AI, questions remain as to whether AI will enhance or hinder the workplace. According to Owl Labs’ annual State of Hybrid Work Report, 32% of employees believe that AI will help them do their jobs more efficiently, while a further 22% think AI will create new jobs allowing their teams to grow. However, uncertainty around AI regulation and safety is causing ‘AI anxiety’ to grow, with nearly 1 in 5 UK workers (17%) concerned that ..read more