Category: Employee Experience

Is ‘productivity theatre’ slowing down your team?

According to a new Asana survey, 67% of employees admit to engaging in “productivity theatre,” where they perform tasks to appear busy despite not doing anything meaningful. The survey shows that this is weighing heavily on a smaller group of...

Women earn less in 70% of female-dominated roles

A recent analysis of Office for National Statistics data by HR and payroll software provider Ciphr highlights that 70% of female-dominated jobs in the UK have a gender pay gap favouring men. The study examined over 50,000 employees and revealed...

UK employees take the lead in Europe’s AI revolution at work

UK employees are emerging as Europe’s leaders in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools for work, according to a new global survey from Freshworks. While AI faced initial scepticism, the findings reveal a shift in attitudes, with a quarter of UK employees...

Women over 65 see employment double in two decades

According to new research by the International Longevity Centre (ILC), over-65s remaining in the workforce have surged since the early 2000s, with participation more than doubling among women. The report shows that 15% of men and 9% of women aged...

21% of frontline staff are quiet quitting at work

A recent survey by Flip app shows that 21% of frontline workers in the UK admit to operating at minimal effort levels, with many planning to stay in their roles long-term. The report highlights the trend of demotivation, particularly within...

Generative AI takes over paperwork, HR gets back to people

Generative AI is reshaping the HR landscape, with a Bain & Company report highlighting its potential to save 15-20% of HR labour time across businesses. The report shows that HR operations teams could cut time by 35%, talent acquisition teams...

Forcing full office attendance could backfire for employers

Strict office attendance policies may drive employees to seek alternative jobs, according to a recent survey by the International Workplace Group (IWG). The study showed that two-thirds (67%) of recruiters had observed a rise in candidates looking to leave employers...

64% of employees feel disengaged at work, survey reveals

According to a new report by Cognexo, as many as 64% of employees feel disengaged at work. The survey shows that out of 2,000 office-based employees across England and Wales, 45% feel undervalued, and 31% express concerns over limited career...

Amazon workers in over 20 countries to protest during Black Friday weekend

Amazon workers across more than 20 countries, including the U.S. and the U.K., plan to strike from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, two of the retail giant’s busiest shopping days. The protests, organized by UNI Global Union and Progressive International,...

Ford to slash 4,000 jobs in Europe

Ford aims to reduce its European workforce by 4,000, including around 800 roles in the UK, as it navigates the slowing demand for electric vehicles (EVs). This move represents 14% of Ford’s European team and 2.3% of its global workforce,...