by dankeelan | Oct 7, 2025 | Hybrid Workplace, United Kingdom
Remote working, or working from home, rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic in many parts of the world, especially in Europe. As restrictions eased, office returns began, and the number of people working from home gradually declined. Hybrid working is now...
by dankeelan | Sep 9, 2025 | Unions, United Kingdom, Zero-Hour
The leader of the UK’s biggest trade union has warned it would be a “huge mistake” for the government to water down its Employment Rights Bill, which is due to become law in the next few weeks. Unison general secretary Christina McAnea said she is...
by dankeelan | Jul 8, 2025 | Discrimination, United Kingdom, Workplace
Employers will be banned from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace sexual misconduct or discrimination, the government has said. An amendment to the Employment Rights Bill, which is expected to become law later this year, will void...
by dankeelan | Jun 17, 2025 | Hybrid Workplace, United Kingdom
A new analysis from the Office for National Statistics confirms that hybrid working is now the dominant form of flexible work for many people in Great Britain. The figures, which cover the period from January to March 2025, show that 28 percent of working adults now...
by dankeelan | Jun 3, 2025 | Gig Workers, United Kingdom
Some two‑thirds of riders and drivers for food delivery and ride‑hailing apps in the UK may work in fear of “unfair feedback” and experience anxiety over sudden changes to working hours, a new survey study led by the University of Cambridge suggests....
by dankeelan | Dec 10, 2024 | Featured, Gig Workers, United Kingdom
2024 has been a difficult 12 months for freelancers – many say the toughest year they’ve known. Client budgets seem ever tighter, meaning there’s less money around to outsource work. And with both agencies and in-house teams making lay-offs and freezing new hires,...
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