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AI Isn’t Replacing Executive Assistants – It’s Raising the Bar
18/06/2026

AI Isn’t Replacing Executive Assistants – It’s Raising the Bar

The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 lists administrative assistants and executive secretaries among the roles expected to see the largest decline in absolute numbers by 2030. It's a finding that gets cited frequently - and applied too broadly.The data is real. The conclusion many d...

Fewer sick days, sicker staff: the rise of remote presenteeism
18/06/2026

Fewer sick days, sicker staff: the rise of remote presenteeism

Only 7.8% of remote workers now take a proper sick day and switch off completely when they are ill. Everyone else finds a workaround: the sofa, a laptop balanced on the duvet, or a full shift at the desk run at half pace and quietly recorded as a normal day. For HR teams who have

Beat the summer slump: employee engagement ideas for HR teams
17/06/2026

Beat the summer slump: employee engagement ideas for HR teams

Ask any HR manager and they'll tell you, summer is when engagement gets complicated. The office empties out in patches, energy levels fluctuate and keeping a distributed team motivated becomes its own full-time job. But the companies that handle it well don't just manage the dip, they use the season...

The power of people managers: 74% of employees are more productive with encouraging managers
17/06/2026

The power of people managers: 74% of employees are more productive with encouraging managers

People managers play a crucial role in shaping how employees feel day-to-day, through consistent and authentic care, support and recognition. According to Reward Gateway | Edenred’s Bridging the ROI Gap report, employees with managers who support and encourage them are: 74% more productive at work...

How Businesses Are Rethinking Workplace Comfort for Employees
17/06/2026

How Businesses Are Rethinking Workplace Comfort for Employees

You notice it straight away when a workspace feels considered. Businesses are paying closer attention to these details because employee expectations have changed. When you can compare office life with working from home, you naturally expect more control over your environment. Employers now respond w...

Solicitor Warns Of The Real Cost To UK Venues Of Poorly Planned World Cup Events
16/06/2026

Solicitor Warns Of The Real Cost To UK Venues Of Poorly Planned World Cup Events

The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts this week, creating a buzz across UK hospitality venues and an opportunity to increase footfall and revenue from football fans. It’s estimated that 12.4 million Brits will be watching from a hospitality venue, according to a survey by Voucher Codes, with spending exp...

Sixty-eight per cent of employees who were newly absent returned to work under group income protection benefits in 2025
16/06/2026

Sixty-eight per cent of employees who were newly absent returned to work under group income protection benefits in 2025

Employers who offer their employees group risk benefits (employer-sponsored life assurance, group income protection and critical illness) saw 68% of their absentees return to work during 2025, shows new data compiled by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector.Katharine Moxham, spokesperson...

57% of UK drivers back National Work-Related Safety Charter ahead of the planned two-year pilot scheme, says Venson
15/06/2026

57% of UK drivers back National Work-Related Safety Charter ahead of the planned two-year pilot scheme, says Venson

57% of UK drivers back National Work-Related Safety Charter ahead of the planned two-year pilot scheme, says Venson New data[1] from Venson Automotive Solutions highlights strong backing from UK drivers for the proposed National Work-Related Safety Charter. A majority (57%) support piloting the char...

World Cup Fever and Employment Law: Top Tips for Employers
15/06/2026

World Cup Fever and Employment Law: Top Tips for Employers

By Natasha Smith, Senior Associate Employment Solicitor at Parfitt Cresswell SolicitorsDue to the match locations across the US and Canada, many World Cup matches are expected to take place late into the evening and even the early hours of the morning so employers can expect to face a spike in annua...

New guide helps Early Career Professionals build successful careers in Pensions
15/06/2026

New guide helps Early Career Professionals build successful careers in Pensions

New guide helps Early Career Professionals build successful careers in Pensions The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has published a new guide, A Career in Pensions: Navigating the Early Years, offering practical advice and real-world insights to help early career professionals thrive in one o...

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