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Safeguarding diversity: Meta refuses to keep DEI protection in place

Following the 2024 US election and Donald Trump's ushering in as the new president, DEI has been attacked in all areas of government. Executive orders have been signed, undoing the efforts made over many years to create an inclusive and diverse workplace that mirrors American society. But what do these changes mean?

The UK’s plans to create thousands of clean energy jobs

The UK government's "Plan for Change" aims to create thousands of clean energy jobs nationwide by 2030.

The state of U.S. executive pay today

Stephen F. O’Byrne, President of Shareholder Value Advisors Inc., provides an insightful analysis of the current state of U.S. executive pay The basic objectives of...

Improve how you manage work

Chris Russ, Director at Russ Consulting Ltd, explains how to improve the way you manage, deliver and report on work.

UK Government Introduces Employment Rights Bill

The recently introduced Employment Rights Bill by the UK Government aims to improve workers' rights and strengthen economic growth.

What nurses want: Listening to staff to improve nursing retention

Lorna Rothery spoke to Dr Leigh Chapman, Canada’s Chief Nursing Officer, about the current challenges faced by nurses and how she hopes the implementation of the Nursing Retention Toolkit will help to bring about positive change.

Women’s mental health: Navigating biological factors, workplace challenges, and policy gaps

Fiona Wylie examines the disparities between men’s and women’s mental health and emphasises the necessity of recognising these gender variations in the workplace and policy-making when establishing initiatives to support mental wellbeing.

Stakeholder feedback: The challenges and the rewards

Colin Wheeler, the Managing Director of Survey Solutions Ltd, outlines the challenges and the rewards when it comes to capturing stakeholder feedback.

How workflow management software transforms and fuels innovation

This article delves into how workflow management software can transform your team’s operations, making it a critical asset for any department looking to stay ahead of the curve.

NHS funding among critical challenges facing healthcare service

In a recent poll conducted by the Health Foundation and IPSOS, public sentiment towards the NHS has highlighted significant concerns, prompting calls for transparency and increased investment in healthcare infrastructure.

NHS Workforce crisis: changing how clinicians interact with EHRs could help avoid ‘cognitive overload’

Dr Dominic Pimenta, Jasmine Balloch, and Dr Ellie Asgari from TORTUS explore the impact of clinical workload on NHS clinicians and how approaches to EHR systems could be improved.

Labour reveals ambitious economic plan to revitalise Britain’s workforce

To try and reshape the economic landscape, Labour has revealed its plan to reignite economic growth and strengthen living standards across the UK.

Bridging the digital skills gap inside local authorities 

From drone usage to self-service portals, the public sector is proving to be more dynamic and innovative than often portrayed. However, the rapid pace of technological change is not always matched by corresponding digital skills development for its employees.

Driving down the worldwide IT project failure rate of 70%, and boosting success

One of Open Access Government’s current commentators, David P Jacobs of MaxVal Consultancy, is leading a strong attack on the disconcertingly expensive project failure rate of the last 40 years.

Navigating the EU nursing workforce crisis: Stop talking, start acting!

Professor Dr Paul De Raeve, Secretary General of the European Federation of Nurses Associations, outlines the key policy actions necessary to mitigate the current nursing workforce crisis in the EU.

Heathrow Airport Strikes: Impact on aviation industry operations revealed

Passengers travelling through Heathrow Airport should expect disruption as a series of strikes by airport staff are set to take place over the coming weeks.

Quiet quitting: Beware of contractor disengagement

“Quiet quitting” has crept into the workplace lexicon over the last couple of years. Coined to describe the notion of staff disengagement and ‘just going through the motions’, it’s a relatively new buzzword for an age-old problem, but what can be done to prevent it?.

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