Workplace

Safeguarding UK workers: EcoOnline’s holiday safety solution

As the festive season approaches, it also brings along a range of workplace hazards that can threaten employee safety and well-being. Here, we explore what EcoOnline can do to protect UK workers.

How to navigate the transition to a hybrid workplace

Organisations are now more than ever focusing on transitioning to a hybrid workplace - a combination of the benefits of remote work with the advantages of a traditional office setting. We delve into the key components of a successful hybrid model and how to accelerate its implementation in your organisation.

Reducing menopause stigma at work could improve women’s career progression

Positive conversations around the impact of menopause can help mid-life women to thrive in the workplace by reducing menopause stigma.

The UK sees a 26% increase in new vacancies in public sector jobs

Public sector jobs in the UK are increasing annually, with March 2023 being a record month with a 98% increase for the public sector.

What is the “healthy working life expectancy” for those with musculoskeletal conditions?

What is the number of years people can be healthy and work with musculoskeletal conditions? Researchers say ages 50-70 can be risky for health.

Bystander training against harassment is non-existent in most NHS trusts

Only one in five NHS Trusts in England provide active bystander training to address workplace harassment – including measures against sexual harassment.

Unemployment in Europe drops to a record low of 6%

Unemployment in Europe following COVID-19 dropped to a record low of 6%, despite one-third of workers reporting having ‘strained’ jobs in 2022.

Now is the time to address migraine in the workplace

Andrew Jackson, UK Country Manager at Lundbeck, discusses the impact of migraine in the workplace and the steps we can collectively take to help manage its burden on productivity.

Basque Country’s efforts to lure back its Dublin-based tech talent

Ivan Jimenez, the Director General of Bizkaia Talent, discusses how the Basque Country plans to entice its tech talent back home.

How short courses are driving the next wave of Apprenticeship Levy reforms

The UK government's Apprenticeship Levy has been a source of debate since its introduction in 2017, particularly in the adoption of short courses.

The re-imagined office: Making hybrid work a success

Over the past three years, organisations have experienced the greatest upheaval in a generation, and the hybrid work model has come out top.

The benefits and challenges of hiring an international remote workforce

In the past, the major factor in determining where you and your family chose to live was tied to the location of your workplace, but now having an international remote workforce is considered the norm.

Is society excluding neurodiverse professionals from employment?

Neurodiverse professionals offer a mass of untapped potential in the workplace as fresh thinkers who bring unique and powerful perspectives to technology.

UKAS CertCheck: a tool for accredited certification that helps combat fraud

UKAS CertCheck is a vital tool for companies that require accredited certification to fulfil their supply chain or other services.

How businesses can address the lack of gender diversity in senior roles

Gender diversity in senior roles is a topic of increasing importance in the business world, with women still significantly underrepresented in leadership positions.

Why a 4-day week works for some companies but not others

The feasibility of a 4-day week varies widely depending on the industry sector and individual businesses, so what are the specific factors that contribute to success or failure?

‘Heteronormativity’ can affect transgender and non-binary people at work

Some of the challenges that transgender and non-binary staff can face are due to the workplace culture of ‘heteronormativity’, which can impact inclusivity.

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