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Gen Z workers say financial worries harm job focus. Nearly half report distraction due to money stress, and most want practical employer help like discounts and education. With hundreds of thousands joining the workforce this summer, urgent questions arise for UK employers.
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Mental health support is now a critical issue for employers. Onebright’s Alison Bromley examines the economic and strategic imperatives behind effective workplace mental health provision — making the business case for investing in employee wellbeing and showing why organisations cannot afford to treat mental health as optional.
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Nine-month window to overhaul sick pay sparks concern as employers brace for biggest workplace reform drive in decades.
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Job vacancies in the UK have hit a new low. As employers pause hiring and leave roles unfilled, ONS data points to a cooling market. Leaders warn that delaying recruitment too long could erode productivity and capability, with hidden costs for competitiveness.
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UK entry-level roles have dropped by a third since 2022. Automation is accelerating across sectors, with graduate and junior roles squeezed hardest. New figures show retail listings are down 78%, while AI hiring trends are reshaping the wider UK job market.
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UK job adverts rise slightly in May. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation reported a 0.3% increase in new job adverts, while active postings fell by 1.8%, indicating a sluggish market amid economic challenges and rising employer costs.
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Louise Sheeran explains why future-ready businesses prioritise imagination, not just data.
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Family care support boosts productivity, loyalty, and wellbeing at work
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Employers are missing a trick with temps, says Kevin Fitzgerald.
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New Nedbank Private Wealth research uncovers a more complex picture of wealth, revealing the private pressures of leadership and legacy at the top