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Firms Urged to Prioritise Employee Wellbeing to Tackle Cybersecurity Burnout

A study found that many cybersecurity workers are stretched too thin, and that the industry’s talent shortage compounds the problem.

Overtime Epidemic Plagues UK Workplaces, Impacting Retention and Business Performance: Study

One in five employees wants to leave their current job within the next six months to escape excessive workloads, research finds.

UK Businesses ‘Failing to Provide Essential Sanitary Bins for Men’

Despite prostate cancer affecting one in eight men, most businesses don't provide a male sanitary bin in their toilets.

UK Workers Put in £31 Billion of Unpaid Overtime as Job Demands Soar

An estimated 3.8 million workers regularly worked beyond their contracted hours without pay, averaging 7.2 extra unpaid hours per week.

Thousands of Women Losing Jobs Over Pregnancy Despite New Protections

Some 74,000 women a year are dismissed, let go or pressured out of work while pregnant, on maternity leave or within a year of returning.

The Great AI Divide: UK Workers Split Over AI Adoption

AI usage is more common among top professionals, with many executives and senior managers relying on it, figures suggest.

Energy Professionals Prioritise Renewables Amid Career Shifts

It not only reflects changing career aspirations but also a growing emphasis on workplace wellbeing within the industry.

Finance Chiefs ‘Buckling Under Stress’ as Talent Shortages and Budget Pressures Mount

Nearly all UK finance leaders work over their contracted hours, with nearly a third working the equivalent of an extra unpaid day per month.

Employers Urged to Support Muslim Workers as Ramadan Begins

With nearly four million Muslims in the UK, businesses are advised to offer flexibility, hydration guidance and mental health support.

One-Third of Professionals ‘Considering Temporary Roles for Greater Flexibility’

But uncertainties surrounding take-home pay remain, especially with changes in National Insurance contributions and PAYE.