Former minister Alan Milburn warns of a 'lost generation' as he launches a review into youth inactivity, questioning if the rising minimum wage prices young people out of jobs. Read his stark analysis.
A Guardian letter highlights the stark class divide behind New Zealand's debate over long summer holidays. Minimum wage workers are excluded from the luxury of a break stretching from Christmas to March. Read the full analysis.
A think tank pivotal to Keir Starmer's leadership calls for the abolition of most of Angela Rayner's employment reforms, sparking internal Labour tensions. Read the full analysis.
HR experts warn festive celebrations are a legal minefield, with up to 22 Christmas-related employment tribunals heard yearly in Britain. Discover the cases and how to avoid them.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns AI will displace many jobs but boost the economy long-term. He urges focus on skills and training to prepare the workforce.
A careers specialist reveals a seemingly supportive question managers ask that is actually evaluative. Learn how to reframe your answer to protect your promotion prospects.
The UK gender pension gap has grown to 32%, leaving women with £6,000 less annual retirement income. Financial planner Rowan Harding explains the causes and offers four key steps to secure your financial future.
A primary school teacher's thoughtful Secret Santa gift was mocked, leading to a clever 'Yankee Swap' retaliation. Was she justified? Join the debate on office etiquette.
BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt hilariously intervened as Trade Minister Chris Bryant launched into a lengthy monologue about Brussels sprouts and pigs in blankets during a live interview. Watch the moment.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns AI could displace UK jobs on a scale similar to the Industrial Revolution. Discover which roles are most at risk and the crucial need for skills training.
US federal employees will enjoy 13 holidays in 2025, including two extra days off around Christmas. Discover the full list of official dates and what it means for workers.
President Trump signs executive order giving federal staff Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off, after earlier criticising 'non-working holidays' like Juneteenth. Read the full story.
Construction workers in Sydney are exercising their right to down tools as a severe heatwave hits. The CFMEU outlines safety protocols and employer obligations. Learn the signs of heat illness and your rights.
A 70% spike in rural protests in China reveals a crisis of returning migrant workers, local government debt, and land seizures. Explore the clash between broken urban dreams and economic reality.
The head of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has publicly urged white men to come forward with workplace discrimination claims. The move has sparked debate over DEI initiatives and the agency's priorities.
WNBA players have voted overwhelmingly to empower their union to call a strike, escalating a tense contract dispute with the league over pay and benefits. Could the 2025 season be delayed?
Labour's new welfare reforms will shift 70% of disability benefit assessments online and extend check intervals to five years, aiming to save £1.9bn. Critics warn of potential system exploitation.
Ruth Wilkinson of IOSH warns that deregulating health and safety is dangerous and costly. With 124 workplace deaths last year, we must uphold standards for safe growth.
Keir Starmer hails a 'major modernisation' as Labour's employment bill becomes law, granting new protections to over 15 million UK workers. Read the full details.
The DWP is testing major changes to Jobcentre Plus, moving away from 'box-ticking' to personalised support after a report found claimants left feeling 'hopeless'. Discover the new approach.
A student has been awarded £65,000 after a sexual harassment case against JD Sports. Read the full details of the settlement and the company's response.
A 17-year-old sales assistant wins a £65,000 payout after her male supervisor slapped her bottom and claimed it was 'muscle memory'. Read her story and the employer's response.
Over 80 cleaners employed by OCS at British Airways Heathrow sites begin a 12-day strike for the London Living Wage. Action runs from Dec 18-29, adding to festive travel disruption.
A major report reveals extreme regional inequality in the UK, with a rising number of young 'Neets' and post-industrial areas left behind for decades. Discover the key findings.
A student has settled a sexual harassment case against JD Sports for £65,000 after a supervisor slapped her bottom. Read her story and the employer's duty of care.
A student has settled a sexual harassment claim against JD Sports for £65,000 after a supervisor slapped her bottom. Read her story and the company's response.
Over a quarter of a million UK pensioners are in line for higher payments following a major DWP update on pre-1997 indexation. Find out who benefits.
As the UK marks 50 years since the Sex Discrimination Act, we uncover the untold story of the female journalists and activists whose relentless lobbying made it law. Their struggle is a powerful reminder that rights are never given, but won.
As the festive season approaches, many UK workers dread the obligatory office party. We explore why forced socialising with colleagues feels like an extension of the workday.
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs at US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.