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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Many employers in the U.K. are apprehensive about the Labour government’s plans for providing additional employee protections — fearing new policies will make it difficult to hire or fire staff — according to a new survey. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) published new findings in its annual employment trends survey , revealing more than half (62%) of employers say the proposed measures could negatively impact the country’s business and investment climate over the next five years.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

For as long as the very concept of freelancing has existed, one question has plagued rookie and veteran freelancers alike: How much should I charge? Regardless of the type of work you do, there’s no right or wrong way to arrive at a billable rate, as long as you land somewhere that doesn’t undervalue your skills. But even in cases with a fixed budget and no wiggle room to negotiate, you always have the choice to simply turn down an unfair rate.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Innovation often stems from casual interactions and weak ties between employees. Written communication, which lacks the nuance of face-to-face interactions, can lead to misunderstandings. Managers must actively invest in developing their team’s strengths, recognizing their contributions, and maintaining regular communication. Remote work has revolutionized the professional landscape, and few understand this better than Cristi Tobelmann , Senior Vice President of Human Resources at DaySmart Soft

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As each day fills up with tasks, meetings and endless to-do lists, it’s all too easy to slip into overwhelm and stress. In the rush to get everything accomplished, it can be difficult to remember to add breaks to your day. However, taking a creative break can not only enhance your productivity, it can also boost your overall wellness. In fact, making time for your favorite creative outlet might be the best type of break you can take for your mental health.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Much like other struggling large commercial real estate markets around the world, Shanghai landlords are adopting new strategies to fill vacant offices and maintain levels of occupancy in the face of economic challenges. As businesses face financial constraints, many office landlords in mainland China are reportedly stepping up to provide furnished spaces.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

New research shows that while hybrid work remains dominant in the post-pandemic workforce, in-office attendance has risen in 2024, and attendance patterns are gradually trending towards a five-day workweek — though with flexible hours. Research from Bevi, a supplier of office water solutions, shows in-office attendance increased in the first half of 2024 and is now at 62% of pre-pandemic levels.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With South Africa being so vast, it can be tough to decide where to stay. Whether you’re looking to splurge or keep it simple , these hotels are primed to offer you the best of the best while making memories down south. Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg Book a stay at the Saxon Hotel in South Africa for an ultra-luxe experience. Renowned for its extensive wine cellars, the hotel is a haven for the finer things in life, especially after its interior design facelift by the talented Nelson Kubheka.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Gen Z college s tudents worldwide are prioritizing skill certifications on top of traditional education , and the trend is influencing job postings and recruitment strategies across many s ectors. A study published by Coursera analyzed the growing preferences for microcredentials at universities, and found three-fourths of students prefer school that offer certifications alongside traditional degrees.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The final report from the two-year Commission on the Future of Employment Support claims that the UK needs ‘once-in-a-generation reform’ to boost growth and improve living standards in the face of a huge contraction in the country’s labour force. The report suggests that the UK is one of the few developed nations where employment has fallen post-pandemic.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Whatever the business, HR is essential! Human resources is all about attracting and onboarding top talent and supporting these professionals throughout their careers at the company. Whether the “HR team” is one person or an ensemble, it has many responsibilities, from sourcing and hiring candidates to handling employee concerns and ensuring federal labor compliance.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Many companies remain unaware of how their employees’ digital workplace experiences impact productivity, according to a new report by Scalable Software [registration]. The report suggests that nearly half of organisations (45 percent) do not conduct “employee journey mapping,” leaving them uninformed about how digital friction -the difficulties people have working with technology – affects people’s ability to perform tasks at work.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A new report claims that UK graduates are falling short when it comes to offering organisations the creativity they need in the workplace. The poll from Canva of around 1,000 recent university graduates, educators, and hiring managers in the UK, suggests that over three quarters (77 percent) of graduates and 66 percent of hiring managers consider creativity essential for landing a job and succeeding in the workplace.

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