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Sick days reach 15-year high as average worker takes two weeks off per year

Workers have on average taken almost a fortnight off in sick days this past year, according to a new survey

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Voices: Recruitment is in a doom loop – there’s only one thing for it, chancellor…

COMMENT : As a KPMG study lays bare years of falling job openings, and with the unemployment figure refusing to shrink, Britain’s bosses are stuck in hiring limbo that only Rachel Reeves can get them out of, says James Moore

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

UK firms’ hiring intentions remain at record low amid rising employment costs

Economic uncertainty also a factor as bosses ‘stuck in limbo’ and drop in recruitment hits young people hardest

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025

UK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence slumps

Impending tax rises from autumn budget fuel collapse in sentiment and rising redundancy intentions, surveys show

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025

UK public sector pay awards to overtake private sector for first time in four years

CIPD report says businesses face higher costs after tax rises in budget as public sector benefits from above-inflation pay rises

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024

Study looks at the effect of being shouted at by your boss

Employers have been told to address underlying causes of conflict, such as poor management and excessive workloads

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

UK workers can expect smaller pay rises this year, says HR body

Employers are reining in hiring plans despite improved business confidence driven by services sector

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024

Strike by oil tanker drivers allays dealers’ fears of loss due to fuel price drop

Petroleum dealers' fears of losses on stock contained due to customer rush caused by tanker drivers strike, leading to traffic snarls and stock outs.

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

Majority of women say period symptoms leave them struggling in work – but half won’t tell their boss

More flexible working practices and better support are needed, say experts

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Two-thirds of UK women have bad work experiences due to periods, survey finds

Report calls for workplaces to do more after only one in 10 women say their organisation provides menstrual health support

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023