Can Employees Request to Work from Home During Hot Weather? With the implementation of post-lockdown measures in the UK, most offices now have proper air conditioning and ventilation systems. However, the scorching heat during the commute to work might discourage employees from going to the office. On a hot day, temperatures on London’s Central line …
Jane Pourtney wants to know: “To what extent are A level and university essay questions being redesigned to overcome AI assistance?” Our experts weigh in: “The emergence of ChatGPT has led to a widespread cheating phenomenon. Many students have resorted to submitting essays and assignments generated by this system, prompting some educational institutions to prohibit …
The impact of the AI revolution on tech workers has been significant, with a decrease of more than a third in roles such as data management, IT support analysts, and web designers. This information is based on studies conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the University of Pennsylvania, and Goldman Sachs. Unions …
The Rising Salaries of Various Professions Registered nurses recently received a pay rise of 5%, equivalent to at least £1,065. This increase was granted after a series of strikes, along with two additional one-off payments worth no less than £1,655. Unions have been advocating for higher salaries in the public sector, citing the failure to …
A new policy introduced by a City firm indicates that lawyers who work from home more than two days a week will not receive bonuses. To be eligible for future bonuses, employees must spend at least three days a week in one of Osborne Clarke’s offices or with clients. Graham de Guise, the chief people …
With the increase in tuition fees in 2010 from £3,225 to £9,000, and again to £9,250 in 2017, it was expected that universities would use the additional funding to enhance access to higher education. However, England’s higher education funding model is facing an uncertain future. Tuition fees, currently frozen, are leaving universities and colleges £2,500 …
The UK government’s approach to public pay settlements is firm and robust, according to Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride during an interview with LBC. Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that private sector pay grew by 7.7% in the three months leading up to May, marking the fastest pace on …
Unlocking the Power of Salary Negotiation Salary negotiation has witnessed a surge in popularity in the post-pandemic era, as companies grapple with labor shortages. Out of the 1.14 million advertised vacancies in the UK on Adzuna, around 10% explicitly encourage salary negotiation. Despite this, Paul Lewis from the website points out that a staggering 40% …
According to Ms Causon, the time it takes to resolve an issue and the feeling of being passed around are the main factors contributing to customer dissatisfaction. Among the utilities companies, which have faced scandals like sewage dumping and mandatory prepayment meter installations, the overall customer satisfaction index experienced the largest drop. Energy and water …
The sectors that are most likely to offer full remote jobs have been identified through data from jobsite Adzuna. The data shows that the majority of these jobs are in IT, public relations, and sales. Adzuna’s Paul Lewis explains that the rise of the “work from anywhere” phenomenon is a response to shifting priorities and …