How flexible pay can boost UK productivity
By DAVID BROWN
THE UK economy is struggling with a cost-of-living crisis putting pressure on millions of households.
The change of leadership with the appointment of...
Is ‘quiet quitting’ working-to-rule by another name?
“QUIET QUITTING” is the latest workplace buzzword — and a possible explanation for under-performing companies.
It’s not a new concept. Trade union members will recognise...
Vulnerability: the heartbeat of creativity and innovation
By CHRIS PATON
THE NUMBER of UK businesses forced to close in the last quarter was 137,210 — 23 percent up on the same period...
Tackling climate hazards head-on with pragmatic, progressive prep
By LARA ALVAREZ
CLIMATE hazards are increasing in frequency and severity, posing risk to life, assets, infrastructure, and supply chains.
Systemic disruption is driven by policy...
The future of women’s health in the workplace
By GEETA NARGUND
HEALTH has been at the forefront of the global agenda over the past two years, with business leaders having to re-evaluate their...
Could matching EU quotas improve UK gender diversity?
By FRANCESCA ANOJA
FROM June 2026, all 27 EU member states will have to enforce mandatory quotas that ensure at least 40 percent of non-executive...
Workers hot and bothered by raging summer weather
GETTING hot under the collar? Not surprising, this summer — and maximum workplace temperatures are a hotly contested topic in Britain.
There are no clear...
Employment contract: ensure it’s fine before signing on the dotted line
Employment lawyer LOUISE LAWRENCE shares her top tips for signing contracts of employment
Probationary period
THIS CAN have benefits for both parties as if you end...
Could biophilic design bring employees back to the office?
BIOPHILIA is a term coined in 1973 by psychoanalyst Erich Fromm to describe the human desire for a connection with Nature.
With 66 percent of...
Ukrainian ed-tech firm defies war to expand in UK and EU
UKRAINIAN ed-tech firm DAN.IT is beginning a major expansion drive in the United Kingdom, backed by global tech companies and private investors.
The metaverse-based education...
