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A fifth of UK workers content to stay put, shunning promotions
Careers

A fifth of UK workers content to stay put, shunning promotions

Nearly one fifth of UK workers are content in their current roles and not seeking promotions, prioritising job satisfaction over career advancement, new research shows.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
From rosters to retention: How smarter scheduling can tackle skills shortages in logistics and manufacturing
Supply Chain

From rosters to retention: How smarter scheduling can tackle skills shortages in logistics and manufacturing

Smarter digital rostering in manufacturing and logistics is easing skills shortages by boosting worker flexibility, morale and retention amid tight labour markets.

By Damien Durston • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Remote launches AI surveys, global payroll & mobility tools
Human Capital Management

Remote launches AI surveys, global payroll & mobility tools

Remote launches AI-powered Surveys and tools for global payroll, HR automations and mobility, helping firms streamline workforce management worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Cutting through the noise: Hire like a hero in a crowded market
Human Capital Management

Cutting through the noise: Hire like a hero in a crowded market

AI-powered smart matching tech is helping SMEs hire faster and fairer, focusing on skills over CVs to tackle talent shortages and rising recruitment costs.

By Jennifer Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
HR leaders urged to prioritise accurate data in 2025
Human Capital Management

HR leaders urged to prioritise accurate data in 2025

Accurate HR data is vital in 2025, helping teams avoid costly errors and make confident decisions with reliable, integrated systems.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Age as an asset: Inclusive hiring solutions for Australia's over-50 workforce
Digital Transformation

Age as an asset: Inclusive hiring solutions for Australia's over-50 workforce

Nearly 25% of Australia's 2025 workforce is over 50, yet 42% face age discrimination, despite their vital skills in sectors like healthcare and construction.

By Mark Samlal • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Employee Retention stories

Australian workers face mounting burnout as mental distress rises
Mental Health

Australian workers face mounting burnout as mental distress rises

Almost 59% of Australian employees report work-related mental distress, amid rising burnout and calls for improved workplace wellbeing measures.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Thai firms reshape offices to boost hybrid work & wellbeing
Unified Communications

Thai firms reshape offices to boost hybrid work & wellbeing

Thai firms are redesigning offices with wellness, technology and inclusive spaces to support hybrid work and attract top talent amid evolving workplace trends.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Repetitive tasks cost UK finance GBP £179 billion & harm morale
Human Capital Management

Repetitive tasks cost UK finance GBP £179 billion & harm morale

Repetitive tasks in UK finance departments cost businesses GBP £179 billion annually, harming productivity and driving 74% of workers to consider quitting.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
How AI can help you cut staff churn in the contact centre in 2026
Unified Communications

How AI can help you cut staff churn in the contact centre in 2026

AI can help slash contact centre staff turnover in 2026 by boosting agent engagement, cutting routine tasks, and enhancing job satisfaction with smart tools.

By Todd Gorsuch • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Best workplaces in New Zealand revealed, highlighting culture & AI
Human Capital Management

Best workplaces in New Zealand revealed, highlighting culture & AI

New Zealand's top 20 workplaces for 2025, including realestate.co.nz and Cisco, showcase how strong cultures drive innovation and AI readiness.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise
Data Analytics

UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise

A skills shortage in AI is hindering UK firms' ability to scale projects and achieve ROI, with 36% citing lack of expertise as their biggest barrier.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Ecommpay drives inclusion with support for Disability Confident scheme
Fintech

Ecommpay drives inclusion with support for Disability Confident scheme

Ecommpay partners with EdenChase to offer free sessions supporting eCommerce firms in joining the UK's Disability Confident Scheme for inclusive hiring.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Fewer managers after layoffs threaten trust & employee support
Leadership

Fewer managers after layoffs threaten trust & employee support

Layoffs reducing middle managers risk harming employee trust, communication, and career support, with 38% finding managers less accessible, says new survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Geotab & Healthy Heads partner to boost mental health in transport
Data Analytics

Geotab & Healthy Heads partner to boost mental health in transport

Geotab partners with Healthy Heads to enhance mental health and safety support for Australia's transport and logistics workers through data-driven initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
UK public sector shifts to office work, raising staff concerns
Digital Transformation

UK public sector shifts to office work, raising staff concerns

More UK public sector bodies are mandating office work, with 51% fully office-based in 2025, sparking concerns over recruitment and staff retention.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships for regional women
Identity and Access Management

Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships for regional women

Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships to support regional and migrant women in tech, addressing Australia's projected 186,000 tech worker shortfall by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Will employee equity power Australia's next wave of wealth?
Small Business

Will employee equity power Australia's next wave of wealth?

Employee share schemes are expanding beyond tech, helping Australian SMEs attract and retain staff while fostering widespread wealth creation through equity.

By Bhavik Vashi • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025