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Workers are neglecting lunch breaks due to excessive fatigue

Pandemic pressures have meant that almost half of employees have found they have eaten more unhealthy food at work in the last year. Employees have expressed their concerns that companies… The post Workers are neglecting lunch breaks due to excessive fatigue appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

CSR job vacancies jump by 74% as companies pledge to fight climate change

The number of CSR-related job roles advertised this year has increased by 74% since last year, and by 54% when compared to 2019 (pre-pandemic). In fact, May 2021 was the… The post CSR job vacancies jump by 74% as companies pledge to fight climate change appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Has the hiring boom peaked? Data shows white collar vacancies have begun to stabilise

Following record months of hiring, the recruitment market is showing signs of stabilising, with permanent and contract vacancies dropping slightly month on month. That’s according to the latest Recruitment Trends Snapshot… The post Has the hiring boom peaked? Data shows white collar vacancies have begun to stabilise appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

1 in 4 UK employees waste a full day each week searching documents, amid the ‘great resignation’

According to new global research from Digital Intelligence company ABBYY, 6-in-10 (64%) UK employees say their job is made more difficult through trouble accessing data in documents and 1-in-4 (27%) lose… The post 1 in 4 UK employees waste a full day each week searching documents, amid the ‘great resignation’ appeared first on London Business News…

Employers beware as millions of workers set to leave their jobs within the next 12 months

Two thirds of UK workers plan to make changes to their careers in the next 12 months, according to a new study published today by Aviva. This is an increase… The post Employers beware as millions of workers set to leave their jobs within the next 12 months appeared first on London Business News |…

COP26: HSBC UK launches £500m green SME fund to support SMEs

HSBC UK has announced the launch of a £500m Green SME Fund as part of its commitment to support businesses of all sizes to transition and thrive in a low… The post COP26: HSBC UK launches £500m green SME fund to support SMEs appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Despite employee reluctance, UK companies are committing to hybrid

In its latest survey, XpertHR, the country’s leading online HR resource, reveals that despite 75% of organisations saying they have some employees who are reluctant to return to the office, almost all (97%) organisations are implementing or… The post Despite employee reluctance, UK companies are committing to hybrid appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Over a third of professionals would turn down job offer from a company with poor environmental credentials

A third (34%) of white-collar professionals in the UK state that they would turn down a job offer if a company’s environmental, sustainability or climate control values do not align… The post Over a third of professionals would turn down job offer from a company with poor environmental credentials appeared first on London Business News…

Firms which secure tax benefits for R&D risk hindering innovation due to heavy political intervention

Firms that seek out tax benefits for research and development through institutional intermediaries, such as professional and membership associations, can risk a lack of innovation because of the large level… The post Firms which secure tax benefits for R&D risk hindering innovation due to heavy political intervention appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

City Corporation Policy Chair calls on financial institutions to focus on 2030 net zero date

City of London Corporation Policy Chair Catherine McGuinness has urged City investors to prioritise funding sustainable projects this decade to “drive the green revolution”. In a speech in Glasgow at… The post City Corporation Policy Chair calls on financial institutions to focus on 2030 net zero date appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

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