What does it mean to lose over £4,000 annually just for being disabled in a nation that prides itself on fairness, and how does this staggering figure reflect the harsh reality for countless disabled workers across the UK? They face a persistent 15.5% pay gap compared to their non-disabled
A staggering £88 billion boost to the UK economy could be unlocked if employment rates for workers aged 50 to 64 matched those of younger cohorts, according to recent research, highlighting a critical shift in workforce dynamics as populations age and traditional career models falter. With longer
What does it mean for a nation when 1.8 million people are out of work, a figure echoing the bleakest moments of the COVID-19 crisis, and how can HR professionals respond to this challenge? In the UK, unemployment has surged to 5% in the three months ending September, marking a post-pandemic high
The scale of diabetes as a global health concern is staggering, with nearly 590 million individuals affected worldwide, 70% of whom are of working age, highlighting a pressing challenge for workplaces. This statistic underscores the urgent need to effectively support employees managing this chronic
In a groundbreaking move toward workplace equity, the European Union has introduced the EU Pay Transparency Directive 2023/970, a regulation poised to fundamentally alter how companies manage and disclose compensation across the continent. This legislation breathes life into the principle of equal
In a nation where hard work is a cultural cornerstone, the stark reality of wage inequality continues to cast a shadow over Mexican workplaces, leaving many employees grappling with disparities that seem entrenched despite economic progress. Recent surveys and studies reveal a troubling landscape
