Half of working adults believe the pandemic has damaged their career prospects, according to a study. A poll of 2,000 employed or recently unemployed adults found almost one in ten believe the industry or sector in which they work has become unstable following the events of the past 12 months. Others have had their pay reduced […]
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Half of working adults believe the pandemic has damaged their career prospects
What has lockdown done for UK’s tech sector?
By Tom Chambers, Associate Director of Technology & Growth, Robert Walters One in ten job roles advertised in the UK were tech-related during the pandemic – and by summer 2021 will reach 100,000 job vacancies per month. The tech sector boasts an agile workforce that embraces new digital solutions before other sectors, and as a result […]
The rise of the home office
As many business professionals continue to work remotely, a new study reveals that only now are workers investing in their home offices as they plan for the future. A survey of 1,004 UK adults carried out by lighting supplier Ultra LEDs, found that 72% of workers are currently working from home as a result of the pandemic. Although […]
Six in ten employers have increased wellbeing support
Over six in ten (63%) employers have increased their support to staff across one or more areas of mental, financial, physical and social wellbeing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This level of activity clearly demonstrates that the health and wellbeing of staff has come to the fore since the pandemic began. Katharine Moxham, spokesperson […]
Four in ten families now have more rows about their internet use
Four in ten families now have more rows about their internet use than they do about what to watch on TV – as the typical house juggles NINE connected devices at once. A poll of 2,000 parents found three quarters have argued about the broadband with their partner or children as they battle to home […]
Artificial Intelligence results in a more productive workforce
A new survey of more than 750 decision-makers within UK businesses has revealed the employee and organisational benefits of deploying artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The new research from Fountech Solutions found that 59% believe that deploying AI solutions has made their organisation a better, more interesting place to work. The research revealed that 65% of employees now […]
Nearly one in ten Brits have fallen victim to a ‘romance’ scam
Nearly one in ten Brits have been a victim of a romance scam, or romance fraud, says new research from human layer security company, Tessian, ahead of Valentine’s Day this year. The data, which was commissioned by Tessian to observe the threats facing the British public this Valentine’s Day, revealed that men were actually more than […]
SMEs spend over an hour on admin each week
Breathe, HR software provider for SMEs, announces the findings from its survey into the business impact of time spent on administrative tasks. The research polled 375 Senior Decision Makers (SDMs) at UK SMEs and found that, on average, an hour (62 minutes) is spent on admin each week. This equates to over seven working days […]
How to create a relaxation space while working from home
With so many working from home, bringing positivity into work and living spaces has never been more important. Online bed and mattress retailer, Bed SOS, which specialises in next day delivery, worked with a Feng Shui expert to reveal how to bring good energy to the bedroom, to create optimal sleep and a relaxation space. Priya […]
Four in five people are vulnerable to cyber attacks
New research from Tessian reveals the extent to which people post online and how hackers exploit this information for sophisticated social engineering attacks. The new report reveals that 84 per cent of people post information to their social media accounts every week, with two-fifths (42 per cent) posting every day, and are unknowingly giving away […]
55% of UK employees expected to work outside of regular working hours
This contributes to 74% of UK employees having suffered negative effects of fatigue, stress, or burnout since home working began. Working from home is exacerbating an ‘always on’ culture. Data from a study of UK employees finds that over half of respondents are struggling to keep their workloads within working hours. These increasingly blurred lines […]
Home Printing Statistics 2021
What is the UK printing, how much are they printing and what is the most popular printer manufacturer? A new study by Cartridge People reveals the home printing habits of UK residents as the printer continues to support families and businesses through the coronavirus pandemic. The study also revealed what we’re now using our printers […]
Promotions have dropped by 48% during the pandemic
An intelligent learning platform has discovered that UK employees have received 48% fewer promotions in the last 12 months compared to previous years. The platform also found that more than half (52%) of working professionals in the UK underwent no learning and development during the pandemic, despite furlough rules allowing it, with the average company […]
Tech and finance firms opt to keep offices closed in 2021
Global expenses app, ExpenseOnDemand, has published new data highlighting how businesses in different sectors are planning office returns in 2021. The majority of businesses across many sectors have stated offices will reopen this year with Media (70%), Charities (89%), Housing Associations (78%) and Manufacturing (89%) leading the sectors mostly likely to return to ‘normal’ working […]
How to ensure your mental wellbeing policy genuinely works for your employees
By Naomi Thompson, Head of Organisational Development at Benenden Health If you asked employees what makes them stay in a job and what attracts them to a new opportunity, you could be forgiven for thinking that the usual answers of a good salary, free breakfast and a new laptop would top the list. However, it has […]
Time to Talk Day: Employees believe there will be a greater focus on workplace mental health once Covid has passed
Today is Time to Talk Day, the day that we get the nation talking about mental health. According to research from the workforce training course comparison site CoursesOnline, 66% of employees think that moving forward, more time and resources will be dedicated to mental health in the workplace due to Covid. This data comes from […]
Cyberchology – the human element
Building resilient teams with cybersecurity understanding is key according to internet security provider ESET. Cybersecurity has become the most important consideration for any modern business. A majority of organisations inhabit the online world in some shape or form, and technology is at the core of most business functions. With the COVID-19 pandemic acting as a catalyst […]
Software firms of all sizes have a duty to teach technical skills to the next generation
Nurturing skills such as coding is not purely the responsibility of big tech firms and educators; all businesses should play their part. Technical skills – particularly coding – are frequently cited as being crucial to the future prospects of the younger generation. Despite the importance ascribed to teaching such skills, software organisations both large and […]
