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Four in five businesses welcome applications from Ukrainian refugees

Apr 6, 2022 | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

 New research found that four in five (80%) UK businesses would hire a Ukrainian refugee if given the opportunity.

People, place, technology: The keys to empowering the hybrid employee experience

Apr 5, 2022 | Workplace Culture

Studies have shown that the quality of an organisation’s customer experience is directly linked to its employee experience.

1.5 million UK workers plan to rejoin previous employer

Apr 5, 2022 | Employee Benefits and Reward

New research shows that 1 in 5 (19%) employees had either returned to a previous employer or plan to in the near future.

Hybrid working could improve workforce inclusion for 1.3 million people in the UK

Apr 4, 2022 | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

More workplace flexibility could help open up new employment opportunities for 1.3 million people in the UK with disabilities.

Only nine FTSE 100 companies headed by women

Mar 31, 2022 | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Despite a drive for diversity at the top and numerous initiatives to support the progression of women in the workplace, new analysis reveals that only nine CEOs running FTSE 100 companies are women.

Company culture is priority for more than half of young jobseekers

Mar 30, 2022 | Talent Acquisition

Culture is the most important factor when deciding whether to accept a new role for half (50%) of 21–28-year olds in full-time employment, while another 41% said culture is one of their main considerations, new research has found.

Hiring for learning and development professionals

Hiring for Learning & Development professionals soars by 94% globally

Mar 30, 2022 | Learning and Development

More than two thirds (67%) of people across the UK are looking to move jobs this year.

Rising inflation may widen the UK’s gender pay gap

Mar 29, 2022 | Employee Benefits and Reward

New research has revealed that women were less likely than men to have been awarded a salary increase that was in line with or above the rate of inflation for 2022.