employees

My Wildest Prediction

The workplace will get worse before it gets better, Bruce Daisley

Bruce Daisley is a best selling author on a mission to make the workplace more enjoyable. Based in the UK, he is a former VP of Twitter. Listen to episode two of the second season of My Wildest Prediction to find out more.

20/11/2024

Business

Time is money: Company boss sets out plans to stop staff wandering off

The managing director of a minerals company has set out plans to keep employees in the office for longer. The comments, made during a presentation, has resulted in some backlash.

30/08/2024

Business

Dublin pubs suggest time's up for staff due to minimum wage rises

Many pubs in Dublin are struggling with inflationary price rises as well as reduced footfall as pub goers cut back on their spending.

21/08/2024

Europe News

German tax break proposal for foreigners sparks uproar

The proposed plan is aimed at dealing with major shortage in skilled labour caused by an aging population.

02/08/2024

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Mental health in the workplace: Wellbeing programmes aren't working

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A recent study has found that wellbeing programmes are ineffective but companies could help employees by restructuring.

31/07/2024

Tech News

Microsoft to pay millions in settlement over worker discrimination

The global software giant will pay millions to settle allegations it discriminated against employees who took leave.

04/07/2024

Work

What to know about the rising trend of ‘quiet vacationing’

A recent Harris Poll survey reveals that quiet vacationing, the new workplace trend where employees take unofficial time off, is gaining traction among young workers.

03/06/2024

Business

Union reps call for ECB national quota-based employment process

Union representatives have called on the European Central Bank to open a national quota-based employment process after an Irish member of the ECB’s executive board urged Dublin to preserve his country’s outsized presence among the bank’s staff.

20/05/2024

Work

Protesters lay mock coffins in Milan over workplace safety in Italy

One of Milan's iconic squares, was filled with symbolic coffins by Italy's second-largest union to highlight the issue of workplace fatalities.

11/05/2024

Business

'Loud quitting': What is it and how does it affect businesses?

A recent workplace trend known as "loud quitting" can be devastating for both businesses, who might see their public reputations suffer, and employees, who may have a harder time finding new jobs.

22/04/2024

Business

'Betrayed' SAP workers rebel against forced office return

The German software giant has changed direction, and more than 5,000 employees have signed an internal petition saying they feel 'betrayed'.

02/02/2024

Finland

Finland's transport networks crippled by ongoing national strikes

The strike action has been called to protest against government plans to reform labour laws, which unions say will reduce the incomes of Finland's poorest people.

02/02/2024

Europe News

EU institutions reach deal on conditions for platform workers

The European Parliament and EU member states have reached an agreement to regulate and improve the working conditions of platform workers.

13/12/2023

Work

As younger workers quit, companies struggle to fill skills gaps

Around two-thirds of hiring managers say younger workers quitting are amongst the top reasons they can’t fill their skills gaps, according to a new report.

23/10/2023

World News

‘It scars you’: Facebook workers claim brutal videos caused trauma

More than 20% of the staff Meta hired to check the violent content of Facebook and Instagram are on sick leave due to psychological trauma.

19/10/2023

Green News

Shell employees express ‘deep concern’ over renewables regression

In an open letter 'liked' by hundreds of colleagues, two employees criticised the fossil fuel giant’s lack of leadership in the energy transition.

28/09/2023

Experiences

Portugal: The digital nomad destination that's cheaper than Lisbon

Remote work is still popular, especially with those who can travel at the same time.

25/09/2023

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How proximity bias could be holding back young remote workers

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Many younger workers are yearning for remote jobs. But research shows coming into the office has big benefits for the newest members of the workforce.

19/07/2023

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Portugal follows other EU countries in trying on a 4-day work week

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Portugal is embarking on a 6-month trial of a shorter workweek, in the hopes it will help motivate employees and attract new talent.

06/07/2023

Work

More than half of French employers do not plan on using AI

Around 31% of French employers already use the technology in the workplace.

16/06/2023