Future of Work
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UK workers take record second jobs to pay bills
One in six UK workers struggles to pay monthly bills. A study by the Work Foundation reveals ongoing financial challenges despite cooling inflation and rising wages, with nearly half of workers having minimal disposable income and many turning to second jobs.
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UK work travel report urges rail investment
Business travel in Britain is more diverse than ever. New research shows skilled tradespeople, not just executives, are the main work travellers. The Business Travel Association calls for urgent rail investment as most still drive due to poor connectivity and reliability.
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Gen Z employees call for workplace financial support
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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Tech-driven design reshapes UK offices as workers demand better
Office design now shapes whether young talent stays or goes. Nearly half of UK workers aged 24–35 would consider leaving due to poor office environments, new Kinly research reveals. Companies are responding with investments in visual tech to boost wellbeing and productivity.
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AI adoption squeezes UK entry-level job market
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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Big four cut graduate roles as AI rises
Big Four firms cut graduate roles due to AI automation. Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC have reduced graduate recruitment by up to a third, driven by AI adoption and cost-cutting measures, impacting the traditional entry-level job market.
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Survey: Tariff fears and AI strain reshape C-suite
UK executives face record stress levels. New Icertis research shows tariffs, regulatory shifts, and the scramble to keep pace with AI are placing UK C-suites under mounting pressure — with nearly 90% expecting tariffs to dent the bottom line, and four in five struggling to assess AI investment impact.
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Comment — Imagine this: the one skill you can’t afford to undervalue
Louise Sheeran explains why future-ready businesses prioritise imagination, not just data.
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Cutting back on employer family support represents a “false economy” – according to new research
Family care support boosts productivity, loyalty, and wellbeing at work
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AI transparency has become a board-level issue
AI is at the table — but can it be trusted?