Category: Work
Love on the job: a third of office workers have had a workplace romance
A new survey by The Global Payroll Association (GPA) reveals that workplace romance is alive and well, with one in three UK office workers admitting to having had a relationship with a colleague. The survey, commissioned for Valentine’s Day, also found that one in ten have taken their workplace romance even further, engaging in intimate…
How to secure a job when millions are being lost to AI
A recent study reveals that artificial intelligence could disrupt the UK job market, potentially displacing between one and three million private sector roles. To help you stay ahead in this evolving landscape, the experts at JobLeads have curated practical, actionable advice—from crafting an impressive CV to mastering interview techniques—designed to help you land your dream job and kickstart your…
What your work-related dreams really say about you
With the average person spending about 50% of their waking hours at work on a typical work day - around 90,000 hours over a lifetime - it’s no surprise that work often sneaks its way into our dreams, whether we like it or not. But which work-related dreams are the most common, and what do they actually mean? Intrigued, experts at online…
Tech skills training failing women in AI age, report claims
Women are 40% more likely to have their work replaced by automation than men 80% of women in tech say they are not getting the career development they want A new report by social enterprise Code First Girls and Tech Talent Charter says the current approach to technology skills is ‘not fit for purpose’, leaving…
Top 5 lessons that elite sport teaches business about performance errors
Author Karen Meager offers five tips that can be used to teach leaders about improving sustainable well-being and performance... As organisational psychologists, we are interested in behaviours that can be successfully adapted and adopted for the world of work. In researching elite sports for our new book, ‘Rest, Practise, Perform’ we observed approaches that can…
WFH: 7 things you need know when setting up home office in bedroom
Are you finding it challenging to create an ideal workspace within the confines of your bedroom? Setting up a home office in the room where you sleep demands thoughtful consideration to blend functionality with comfort seamlessly. However, with the right approach you can create a productive workspace that enhances your efficiency while maintaining the…
How to Save Money On Your Office Rent and Bills in the UK
In recent years, UK businesses have faced rising costs, making the need to save on office rent and bills more crucial than ever. Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, implementing cost-saving strategies can significantly impact your bottom line. Here are several approaches to help you save money on office rent and bills…
5 tips to avoid job scams, how to craft your online resume
Almost 300,000 job scams, resulting in steep losses totalling $737 million, were reported in the United States over the last five years - with 2023 witnessing a record high ($277 million lost to fake job offers). On average, victims stand to lose around $12,000 - nearly double compared to 2019. In response to this alarming surge,…
40% of female entrepreneurs report gender-based discrimination
A new survey by social enterprise Code First Girls has found that 40% of female entrepreneurs have faced gender-based discrimination whilst in a leadership role. 61% also agreed that, in terms of the challenges faced by women when breaking into senior roles, stereotypes still exist - with leadership continuing to favour men. Additionally, when asked about barriers to…
5 ways to help recession-proof your business
Recessions aren’t good news for anybody, but there are some things you can do to help make sure your business is in the strongest position for when one comes along... Earlier this month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed that the UK had entered a recession - the country's first recession since 2020. A…
