Amazon, NHS, Google, Tesco or Apple perhaps: These are the companies we want to work for the most January 22, 2022 As we all have differing dreams and ambitions, the organisation we want to work for can vary. S ome of us are motivated by working in sectors that offer the most financial gain, whereas others are interested in jobs that can make a real difference in the world. But is there a particular organisation that [...]
Four day working week reaches UK hospitality as iconic Landmark London hotel puts chefs on more pay for less time January 22, 2022 The Landmark London hotel has become the first major hospitality company in the UK to embrace the four day working week trend, telling City A.M. that its chefs will shave off one day a week from February without losing any of their pay. In fact, the five star Grand Dame hotel said its chefs will [...]
Four-day working week pilot launches in UK with 100-80-100 model: Full pay and productivity but 80 per cent of the time January 22, 2022 A four-day working week six-month pilot programme has been launched today in the UK. Participating companies and organisations will trial a four-day week with no loss in pay for employees based on the principle of the 100:80:100 model. This entails 100 per cent of the pay for 80 per cent of the time, in exchange [...]
Head of London Metal Exchange quits for crypto start up January 21, 2022 London Metal Exchange chief Matthew Chamberlain is quitting after five years in the role to join crypto start up, Komainu.
UK home to around 80 ‘Isa’ millionaires who sit on an average pot of £2m-plus January 21, 2022 New HM Revenue and Customs figures show that the UK has around 2,000 “Isa millionaires”, sitting on pots worth an average £1,412,000. And about 80 pots were valued at £2m-plus. Within the total, around 60 investors hold pots amounting to more than £3 million, according to the data obtained by InvestingReviews.co.uk. InvestingReviews.co.uk released the figures [...]
Four day work week trial shows 100:80:100 model is taking off in UK but same job in less time may power stress and anxiety January 21, 2022 Three lockdowns have made a large number of employees re-evaluate the notoriously tricky work-life balance. The four-day working week is seen as the perfect solution, designed to offer employees flexible hours and increase productivity during working hours. To some large businesses the concept has proven more viable , so could the five-day working week the next traditional policy [...]
Three really interesting jobs you can apply for this week January 20, 2022 We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again… our job board really is booming with brilliant job opportunities right now. If you are on the lookout for a new job (it’s that time of year really, isn’t it?), then you’re certainly in the right place. We wish we could show you every job that’s [...]
UK businesses face large digital skills gap, reveals study January 20, 2022 UK employers struggle to find talent across the digital, culture, media and sports (DCMS) sectors according to a government survey.
Four day working week better for your health? Long hours and putting in overtime do not hurt, on the contrary January 20, 2022 Putting in overtime often comes at a cost of stress, burnout and depression. But extra work doesn’t always negatively affect your wellbeing. In fact, according to recent research from ESCP Business School, it could be the opposite. According to the study, shared with City A.M. this morning, the crucial difference lies in the motivation behind [...]
Mode CEO quits following controversial Bitcoin cashback announcement January 20, 2022 The chief executive of UK fintech Mode has resigned two months after the company faced backlash for a controversial announcement.
