The Editor, Author at The Future of Work

UK Workers Expect Four-Day Week to Overtake Five-Day Model by 2030

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.

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

A leadership expert says that businesses should “rebrand leadership as influencing” to encourage younger workers to take on senior responsibilities.

The UK government has confirmed plans to end international recruitment for care workers as part of its broader efforts to reduce migration.