Employees in the UK report to be able to work creatively less frequently than those in other leading economies, according to new research from Steelcase, which ranks six countries on how frequently employees are using their creativity at work. This is a critical issue as digital transformation is rapidly upending the world of work; routine […]
Job security is not enough for today’s workers, as many are willing to move jobs or even change careers to get more job satisfaction, according to new research. The survey of 1,001 UK adults carried out by Cygnet Jobs, one of the UK’s leading healthcare recruitment companies, has revealed that more than 1 in 2 […]
The rise of modern technology has allowed many jobs to become more flexible, which means that remote working has grown in popularity across the globe. Powwownow has conducted research to reveal the best 15 cities around the world for remote working. Inspired by the top 15 cities listed in InterNation’s Expat City Ranking Report, Powwownow […]
A survey of 1,000 people, carried out by Europe’s number one sports retailer, Decathlon, found that 50% of workers would like to turn their hobby into a career, with 23% more passionate about their hobby than their current profession. The majority of brits (30%) would want to turn their passion of caring for animals or children into a […]
More than nine in ten (92%) of candidates trust recruitment agencies, research by global reviews and customer insights company Feefo has found. 66% said their experience of using an agency had been satisfactory, while one in six (16%) said they had “very satisfactory” experience. The findings were revealed in research exploring the attitudes to recruitment […]
To mark a fresh wave of Generation Z graduates entering the workforce for the first time this summer, new research has revealed what businesses can offer to attract and retain them. A study of 2,315 UK workers carried out by Perkbox, the UK’s fastest growing employee benefits platform, as part of the 2018 Great Perk […]
Over a quarter (29%) of UK workers have no confidence in their leadership teams, believing that their bosses are not competent in their roles. That’s according to research released by experience management company Qualtrics. The research, which surveyed 1,000 workers across the UK, also found that 43% feel their boss gives them little to no […]
According to a recent Harvard study, workers in open plan offices have 70% less physical interactions with other colleagues, making teams less collaborative as the majority choose to email each other than bringing the conversation face to face. However, according to Instant Offices, there are several ways in which issues associated with an open-plan office […]
UK companies are failing to support employees suffering with work-related performance anxiety, the business world’s equivalent to stage fright, despite it being a regular occurrence for many workers, according to new research. RADA Business, the commercial subsidiary of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art which provides communication skills training for corporate individuals, has published the […]
The head of compliance at Standard Chartered has stepped down after an internal investigation found his behaviour to be inappropriate. Neil Barry’s “managerial style, behaviour and language” towards staff was “not in line with our valued behaviours,” an internal memo said. The bank said Mr Barry’s behaviour was not bad enough for him to be […]
