The Editor, Author at The Future of Work

Government Urged to Develop Strategy for Ageing Workforce and Demographic Change

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has called for a new Government strategy to address the implications of the UK’s ageing population.

While young people are optimistic about addressing climate change, most feel they lack the green skills needed to take meaningful action.

Nearly half of UK employers offer some form of a four-day week, and most employees predict that this will overtake the five-day week.

Posted by The Editor | 2025 May 14 | People and Skills |

Employees from lower socio-economic backgrounds have fewer opportunities to access and upskill in Gen AI compared to more affluent ones.

Posted by The Editor | 2025 May 13 | People and Skills |

Hiring activity in the UK continued to decline in April, with permanent staff appointments falling for the 31st consecutive month.